Teaser of 'Echoes' - A documentary on the cultural crisis of Kinnaur Here is a teaser from a documentary made by Supriyo Nandy ( a member of Culture Monks) called 'Echoes'. The documentary which has been produced by Films Division of India, is the result of long running research into the transition in the society and culture of Kinnaur, … Continue reading Echoes : A documentary on the cultural crisis of Kinnaur by Supriyo Nandy
Month: May 2016
Critical Analysis of Janardan Ghosh’s Theatrical adaptation of Girish Karnad’s Hayavadana by Dr. Payal Trivedi
Janardan Ghosh’s Theatrical adaptation of Girish Karnad’s Hayavadana: A Transcendental Experience –
Dr. Payal Trivedi
Theatre director Janardan Ghosh (Kolkata) stands apart from his contemporaries on account of his philosophical approach to theatre which is unlike the commercial outlook of the urban Indian drama largely oriented towards making monetary profit. Ghosh’s statement, “Theatre I pine for (is)… A Transcendental leap into the unknown with the calmness of a Sannyasin”…(Ghosh interviewed 2010) is certainly a unique perspective which recalls for us the sacred tradition of art in India devoid of materialistic concerns espoused by the ancient Indian treatise the Natyasastra(200BCE – 200 CE). This is best reflected in his presentation of the renowned Indian playwright Girish Karnad’s play Hayavadana (Padatak Theatre Kolkata 2010) The production can undoubtedly be called ‘old’ considering the fact that it is almost been five years since its inception. Nevertheless, Ghosh’s illumination of the spiritual…
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Dr. Payal Trivedi in dialogue with Janardan Ghosh, on his experience of directing Hayavadana. Payal: Firstly please tel us something about the choice of doing Hayavadana for the contemporary audience. Janardan: Well…. it was Sri Shyamanand Jalan’s (the founder of Padatik) advice to do a Girish Karnad play. Girish was then in Kolkata attending a Badal Sircar Festival. … Continue reading Dialogue with Janardan Ghosh
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The state of widows in various parts of Indian society, is a heart wrenching tale of despair and (non) living. Diniz Sanchez along with Culture Monks invites you to an evening at the Earthcare Book Store for a dialogue through performance on the state of widows in India, on June 2nd from 6 pm. Accompanying Diniz will … Continue reading Purusha in a Tutu
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Theatre is transcendental. Just like experiencing ‘Brahman’. Primordial Theatre was used to communicate with the Gods. It seems that the notions of God and performance were born together. What was the pressing need for these creations? One common answer could be to search for an abstraction named ‘Truth’. While ritualistic theatre has thinned a lot, … Continue reading Theatre is transcendental. Just like experiencing ‘Brahman’ – Janardan Ghosh
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Janardan Ghosh, takes us through the making of Girish Karnad's play Hayavadana , which he directed in 2010. The play which was staged at Padatik Theatre, ran successfully for 56 shows and received much critical acclaim. Janardan's Havavadana, was path breaking in so many ways. The use of interdisciplinary art & performance practices, physical theatre techniques, … Continue reading The making of Hayavadana by Janardan Ghosh
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“Spicy Tutuboy keeps on questioning pre-conceived ideas of identities, sexualities and gender!”- An interview by Abhijit Ganguly This is an interview with Diniz Sanchez , a contemporary dancer and a physical theatre exponent. Diniz is Portuguese and spends most of his times travelling around the globe. His pseudonym ‘Spicy Tutuboy’, is intriguing for its an entirely new character. … Continue reading Dialogue with Diniz Sanchez (Spicy Tutuboy)
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Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute alongwith Culture Monks are delighted to present to the cinema lovers in Kolkata the Film Festivals from Europe, 2016. The festival will held from September 30 - October 2, 2016. The venue is the Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute, Kolkata. This festival will feature a selection of films & documentaries, in both long & … Continue reading Film Festivals from Europe
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Here we present a dialogue with Honza Svasek - A Butoh performer from Netherlands. We were delighted to have with us in Feb this year, as a part of the Kolkata International Butoh Festival. This interview was conducted by Abhijit Ganguly and was published in his blogkolkatakonnector.blogspot.in & he has kindly consented to reproduce this interview.if you have … Continue reading Dialogue with Honza Svasek
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Hey !! Aren't we glad to invite to 'An Evening of Stories'. Its but an ordinary evening, like evenings are, as the sun sulks away and the world slips into darkness and the the home becomes, once more a nest. The world is little more unfettered, bathed in myriad strings of lights. Cafe lit up with laughter, … Continue reading An Evening of Stories on May 20th
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