Third Half
Theatre proudly presents its very first original full-length
production.
Sutradhar is
a play in English inspired by the Natyashastra, Greek Classics, and Japanese
Noh. Using techniques that have been around for millennia, Sutradhar presents a
classic tale derived from the Indian epic Mahabharata to a modern,
multicultural audience.
Sutradhar, an
Indian word which literally translates to ‘the one who holds the strings’, implies
a mastermind, a puppeteer even—a controller of the fortunes of those influenced,
or manipulated. Yet, as the play asks at one point, “aren’t we all at some time
both the puppeteer and the marionette?”
Approaching
characters from the Mahabharata with a unique, modern perspective—even though
the play is set in Indian antiquity—allowed us as a team to contextualize and
explore these iconic characters in a new light and with a certain awe.
The team
features some of the finest talent from Dubai, all of whom were selected from
an open audition. Familiar faces join a fresh crop of young
theatre enthusiasts to bring you a labour of love that promises to be a truly unique
theatre experience.
Grab your tickets from Platinumlist and make a beeline for The Junction, Al Serkal Avenue
on Thursday the 15th, Friday the 16th of November 7:30
pm, and Saturday the 17th of November 2018 at 4:00 and 7:30 pm to
support an original production created from scratch right here in Dubai. Early
bird tickets and group discounts are available for a limited time only. Tickets
also available directly at the venue.
See you
there!
Third Half
Theatre presents…
Sutradhar
Writer & Director:
Sanjeev Dixit
Cast: Ajay
Simha, Allinson Aranha, Apoorva Mehra, Ashleigh Adonis, Assyl Yacine, Benjamin
Samuel, Chineme Prince, Hamza Merchant, Joshua Johnson, Karan Sharma, Kuv
Sharma, Nourah Almaiman, Richa Anand Nigam, Sayed Taifur, Shereen Saif, Xec
Mohsin
A kingdom
under siege. As the King contemplates surrender, his daughter comes to accept
that her betrothal will form part of the terms. When events take a turn for the
worse, her brother is left to deal with the consequences. Love and duty are
sacrificed to the politics of betrayal, and vengeance.
