The theatre scene in Delhi is exploding and with a bigger audience and wider acceptance comes diverse performances. The evolving perspectives of Delhiites has lead to a wave of new artists ready to rise and unleash their talent on stage. It’s a time to experience theatre and absorb the culture and in order to help you do just that, DSSC scoured the city and found five shows you wouldn’t want to miss. #DSSCRecommends theatre gems to watch for in April, to give that live-ly bug in you a stage to explore.
Appointment With Death: 1st & 2nd April
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Directed by Sohaila Kapur, this is based on Agatha Christie’s classic book, Appointment With Death, and the thriller is intriguing to say the least. Sohaila is one of the most respected directors in the industry and has previously directed plays like Rumi: Unveil The Sun, which received critical acclaim and was also performed in UK. The unnerving play embodies the suspense story dancing with death and unveiling the cryptic story of nothing but suspicions with an end that will have you on the edge.
Book your tickets here and head over to Shri Ram Centre, Delhi from April 1 to April 2.
Ghalib: 2nd April
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The internationally renowned theatre group, Pierrot’s Group, is bringing Ghalib back to Delhi. Based on 19th century acclaimed poet Mirza Ghalib taking re-birth in 21st century, this comedy is directed and written by Dr. M. Sayeed Alam. Highlighting the nuances of how a person from that era will fit into today’s world, the comedy showcases his encounters with people and the hysterical chaos that ensues. Having been performed over 410 times across the world, Ghalib is India’s longest running comedy and this month you have a chance to find out why.
Book your tickets here and head over to L.T.G. Auditorium, Delhi on April 2 at 7:00pm.
I Have A Dream: 7th – 9th April
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A romantic comedy with live singing and dancing, this is the story of a girl looking for her father and ending up with an option of three. Directed by Ritu R. Chandra, known for her revered play Mamma Mia, this play boasts of the same cast and similar fun filled experience. Organised for charity, the proceedings with go towards CAPED, an NGO working for the fight against cervical cancer. As you enjoy the play and immerse yourself in the show celebrating women, it’s charity cause will make the experience even more glorious.
Book your tickets here and head over to Apparel House, Gurgaon from April 7 to April 9.
Shakespeare Comedy Theatre: 15th & 16th April
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One of the most awaited theatre festivals across India, Shakespeare comedy is organised annually and sees some of the industry’s finest artists perform together. Adaptations of Shakespeare’s originals, they are written by Rajat Kapoor and with the likes of Vinay Pathak, Kalki Koechlin, and Ranvir Shorey taking stage this year, it’s destined to be THE theatre festival of 2017. We at DSSC like to call it “Clowns taking over town”, because these clown themed theatre performances are doing just that. The four adaptations include Nothing Like Lear, Macbeth – What Is Done Is Done, Hamlet – The Clown Prince, and I Don’t Like It – As You Like It.
Book your tickets here and head to Sirifort Auditorium, Delhi from April 15 to April 16.
Kanjoos Miyan Deewane : 30th April
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An Indian adaptation of Moliere’s well known play, Miser, this chaotic family drama comes across as a tangled web at first but progresses into a well written story. Directed by Amar Shah it depicts the comic confusions that arise in a family where everyone is trying to achieve a personal win. Mirza Sakhawat Baig, a penny-pincher father is at the heart of the comedy looking to marry his children within rich families and the story follows the situations that arise because of it.
Book your tickets here and head over to L.T.G. Auditorium, Delhi on April 30 at 7:00pm.
With the curtain crusaders set to draw your applause (see what we did there?), here’s to some dramatic weekends!
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