Watch a modern Adam and Eve saga

The Guide gets you the dope on the new play that adds contemporary touches to an ancient biblical legend regarding original sin

The Guide gets you the dope on the new play that adds contemporary touches to an ancient biblical legend regarding original sin

It's a modern age Adam and Eveu00a0 where God is a woman, Lucifer, the devil transforms into a politician and there are 16 songs and dances. Bollywood masala? Surprisingly, no. The play, directed by Cyril Desbruslais, who is part of Searching and Service in Unity (SSU), has all the trappings of a contemporary drama. Set in a modern backdrop, Adam and Eve argues the fact that God is love and it is a stronger force than power.

"The play has its messages but is light-hearted as well. My Adam and Eve come to earth as teenagers wearing jeans and T-shirts. My God is a woman and the devil argues asking why God is a woman," reveals Desbruslais.

Tejas Menon, who is a Radio Jockey by profession and also a musician, says that his character of Lucifer is quite challenging and fun. "He's intelligent and horrible almost like Brutus in Julius Caesar. Sometimes, I can relate to his logical reasoning, even though I do not endorse everything he says," adds Menon. The actor has composed most of the songs sung by Lucifer himself and adds that being part of SSU has been quite exciting.

SSU, which was set up in 1971 by Desbruslais, has 60 members and organises events and camps to reach out to lesser privileged children. Desbruslais (69), the founder member, says, "We have young people as its members and now children of older members have joined our club." The proceeds of the play will go to two NGOs this year who help physically challenged children and children of construction workers. Last year, the group donated Rs 1 lakh of their profits to NGOs in the city.

At: Nehru Memorial Hall, MG Road, Camp.
On: Today, 6.30 pm and October 10, 5.30 pm onwards
Call: 9822839678

Donation passes are available at the hall.

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