Girish Karnads Play to be Staged in Tamil on 21st and 22nd June at Chennai
Theatre Marina in Association with Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Chennai presents for the First Time Tamil adaptation of Girish Karnad’s play ‘Broken Images’ in English and ‘Odakkalu Bimb’ in Kannada on 21st June (7:30 pm) and 22nd June (4:30 pm & 7:30 pm) at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Mylapore, Chennai.
‘ANNIYAL’ by Theatre Marina offers a unique, immersive experience that transcends mere storytelling. It’s a dynamic blend of live performance, visual artistry, and emotional resonance. Witnessing the actor breathe life into characters right before your eyes creates an intimate connection impossible to replicate in other forms of entertainment. Anniyal stimulates imagination, provokes thought, and evokes powerful emotions, it’s a classic, a thought-provoking contemporary piece, promising a journey into different worlds and perspectives. Every moment is alive, unpredictable, and shared intimately between performers and audience.
A play by Girish Karnad adapted into Tamil promises a captivating fusion of Karnad’s masterful storytelling and the rich cultural nuances of Tamil theatre. Karnad’s works are renowned for their depth, exploring complex themes of identity, tradition, and modernity. Through adaptation, these themes resonate in the Tamil context, offering a fresh perspective. Witnessing Karnad’s characters and dialogues come to life in Tamil enhances the universality of his messages, fostering a deeper connection with the audience. It’s an opportunity to engage with two rich literary traditions simultaneously, celebrating the diversity and unity of Indian theatre.
Come and join the journey of a writer, a wife, and a sister.
The Donor Pass available in Book My show.
Adapted by: Prasanna GR & R Giridharan
Directed by: R Giridharan
Performed by: Latha Venkat