[Assam] [asom] For info: Akshara Theatre's NE Fest in Delhi

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From: utpalb21 at yahoo.com
Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:08:48 -0800
Subject: [asom] For info: Akshara Theatre's NE Fest in Delhi










For information: 
 

 

Romancing India's Northeast: An Akshara Theatre  Celebration  

Friday February 27, 6pm 
The Fish Bearing Tree 
Children's play based on a humorous folk story from Nagaland, translated by Sudhamahi Regunathan and adapted for the stage by Nisa Shetty. Adventures of two brothers, smart Asa and silly Manserung and how Asa must use his wits to protect Manserung from the miserable fate that Mang and Tashi plan for him. Directed by Jalabala Vaidya and performed by students of the Akshara Theatre’s Diksha Programme in the Classical Arts  
 
Friday February 27, 7pm 
Inauguration of "Romancing India's Northeast: An Akshara Theatre  Celebration" by Shri Mani Shankar Aiyar, Minister for Development of North East Region (DONER) and Panchayati Raj, followed by Kamakshi -- a fashion show of Northeastern traditional textiles and costumes and fusion fashion, designed and presented by Vikram Rai Medhi, fashion designer from Guwahati. 
 

Saturday, February 28, 6pm 
Actors from Hindu College present a dramatised reading from Dhruba Hazarika’s archery-themed thriller set in Shillong.
 
Saturday, February 28, 7.30pm 
Technicolor Dreamz 
A theatre production directed by Robijita Gogoi, performed by Dreamz Unlimited Company. Music, dance, satire and drama combine to make cutting-edge theatre that reflects contemporary life in this Nagamese-English production from Dimapur, Nagaland. 
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Sunday March 1, 5pm. 
OYAA - feature film shot on location in Arunachal Pradesh. Hindi language 90 mins. 
 
Sunday, March 1, 7pm 
Technicolor Dreamz 
A theatre production directed by Robijita Gogoi and performed by Dreamz Unlimited Company. Music, dance, satire and drama combine to make cutting-edge theatre that reflects contemporary life in this Nagamese-English production from Dimapur, Nagaland. (Repeat show)
 

 
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Romancing India's Northeast: An Akshara Theatre  Celebration

 
Friday March 6, 6pm 
Mauruangi of Mizoram 
Children's play based on a classic Mizo folk tale. Mauruangi is the Cinderella of Mizoram, and suffers many trials and tribulations at the hands of her wicked stepmother and stepsister before emerging triumphant in life and love. Directed and adapted by Anasuya Vaidya and performed by students of the Akshara Theatre’s Diksha Programme in the Classical Arts.                                                                                                                                                                                
Friday March 6, 7pm 
The Great Society
Musical documentary directed by Shivajee on legendary Shillong musician Lou Majaw and his band. The director will be present for a Q & A session. 

Friday, March 6, 8pm 
LOU MAJAW in Concert 
The balladeer of Shillong sings a mix of folk, contemporary and his signature Bob Dylan selection to create musical magic onstage. 
 

Saturday, March 7, 6pm 
Students of Miranda House present a dramatised reading from Arunachali author Mamang Dai's book: Legends of Pensam. 
 
Saturday, March 7, 7pm
Rocking Northeast Hills
Documentary film directed by Savyasaachi Jain on the vibrant music scene in the Northeast. Soulmate, Lou Majaw, Rewben Mashangva and Rocky Baba are some of the featured musicians. The director will be present for a Q & A session 

Saturday, March 7, 8pm
SOULMATE  in Concert 
The Northeast's most famous and India's best blues band SOULMATE perform classics from the blues. 
 

Sunday, March 8, 5pm 
YARWNG the highly acclaimed feature film from Tripura, directed by Father Joseph Pulinthnathan, in Kokborrok language.
 
Sunday, March 8, 7.30pm 
Sachin Dev Burman Gopal Sharman's musical tribute -- complete with live music and audio visuals -- to Tripura's great musical genius.
 

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Romancing India's Northeast: An Akshara Theatre  Celebration
Friday, March 13, 6.30pm
Jayamala 
Children's play based on a classic Assamese folk tale translated by Sudhamahi Regunathan. The beautiful and virtuous Jayamala lives a blameless, simple and happy life. She loves and feeds the animals of the surrounding jungles and they too love her. When she is betrayed in love, all of nature rallies around her. Performed as a dance drama choreographed by Parul Mishra and performed by students of the Akshara Theatre’s Diksha Programme in the Classical Arts.   
Friday March 13, 7.30pm
The Delhi ConN.E.xion
Music and dance performances by local Northeast groups, including musical groups from Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram and dance troupes from Tripura and Manipur. 
 

Saturday, March 14, 6pm 
Students of  College of Business  studies present a dramatised reading from Naga author Temsula Ao's book: These Hills Called Home. 
 

Saturday, March 14, 8pm
Abiogenesis  in Concert 
This Grammy-nominated band led by Moa and Arenla Subong sings and plays Naga rock, folk and fusion music – featuring Moa’s invention, the bamhum, a bamboo instrument which plays by humming. 
Sunday, March 15, 11 am 

N.Ibeni Devi sings Khongjom Parba, in the royal Manipuri tradition of historical ballad.
Sunday, March 15, 5 pm 

The Myth – Sikkimese short feature film made by Sony Pix Gateway finalist Prashant Rasaily. The Myth follows a teenaged brother and sister as they encounter adventure and fantasy in the Himalayas. 
Sunday, March 15, 7pm
Rajarshi Bhagyachandra – A spectacular Manipuri play written by M.C. Arun, directed by M.C. Thoiba and  performed by the Banian Repertory Theatre, Imphal. The play combines history and contemporary life with Manipuri theatre, dance, music and martial arts to show the relevance of Bhagyachandra – a man ahead of his times. 
 

akshara Theatre 
11-B, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, New Delhi 110 001, India. 
Telephones:911 23364326, 911 23361075, 911 23743850, m: 9313994368

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