Few things are as captivating as the stage presentation of a beloved literary work. This week, we are looking forward to the immersive performance of Gabriel García Márquez’s The Saint, a story we read in literary appreciation class for our Master’s degree. We were deeply touched by its poignant exploration of human experiences and emotions.

This project, by Metamorphosis Theatre and Films, merges the power of storytelling with the charm of stagecraft, translating Márquez’s rich, magical realism into performative art. Director Omkar Bhatkar’s deep-seated love for the Columbian author’s work began in the formative years of artistic journey. “Gabriel García Márquez is a love of my younger days—I first read him when I was 16,” says Bhatkar, adding, “His work cast a spell on me, and within a year or two, I had read all English translations of his work available then.” The decision to present The Saint was driven by the desire to bring a lesser-known story to the stage; and one that had not yet found its way into a cinematic adaptation. Previously, Bhatkar has adapted Anne Carson’s Autobiography of Red and Han Kangs’ The White Book.