Over the last few days, having watched two productions, comprising solo acts, one’s admiration for Mumbai’s actors, goes up even more. Some of that is reserved for the writers and directors too, who find ways of making the monologue work for an entertainment-seeking audience.

In the last few years, the one- and two-hander has caught on because of the relative ease of scheduling and logistics. Two or more actors and it can be a nightmare to coordinate rehearsal and show dates. These days, any slightly well-known theatre actor is busy with films, TV, ads, and web series. If they still have time to do plays, it’s a wonder.