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Janki Kutir, Juhu Church Road, Juhu, Mumbai 400 049

Vol. XIV Issue 6

June '13

All this and more at Prithvi through June...

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June

PEN@Prithvi[2nd Sat]Literary encounters

Sat 8 | 6:30 pm | Prithvi House

A reading from COBALT BLUE, a novel by SACHIN KUNDALKAR, followed by a discussion with the author & JERRY PINTOIn the June 2013 session of PEN@Prithvi, we present Sachin Kundalkar’s novel, Cobalt Blue. Published by Mauj Prakashan in 2000, it has been translated from the Marathi by Jerry Pinto and published by Penguin Books India. Cobalt Blue revolves around the Joshi family’s mysterious lodger, who has no last name, no family or friends, no past and no future. Both the Joshi siblings, Tanay and Anuja, are attracted to him. He disappears, leaving behind emotional cataclysm for the siblings; the novel’s readers receive a finely shaped double narrative of heterosexual and homosexual love.

For further information please visit india.pen@gmail.com

A fun-filled, clownanza of laughter, excitement & entertainment. Clowning will be spiced with mastiful music, spirited song & dance and then blended with drama, social issues and comedy - to give kids a rush, a high, many laughs and … some food for thought!

Be surprised…Amazed…Entertained …Watch…Fun Filled…Chandu Ki Chachi. A childrens’ play!

Chinese Coffee is a one-act play: a dark, claustrophobic comedy about friendship and the loss of it.

S*X, M*RALITY, AND, CENS*RSHIP is an unusual theatre work exploring one of the most controversial issues of our time – morality and censorship.

In Paris, a cat who lives a secret life as a cat burglar's aids must come to the rescue of zoe, the little girl he lives with. After she falls into a gangster's clutches.

Clown Popo is on a continuous expedition in search of a home. He is vulnerable and naïve but the world around him is very complex. Will he ever get his home?

Beyond Bling is a Magical Musical about heroes. The search of a child for his father leads to the discovery of a world beyond bling.

A bold look at female sexuality expressed in a unique story-telling format

Convent children trying to modernize there gujju mom, realize later on they were better off with their traditional mother.

Based on the short story by Well known Novelist Milind Bokil. Husband and Wife are at Crossroad in their Relationship.

Even before the question ‘To be or not to be’ arose, there existed the question of ‘Who am I?’ This eternal question harasses and persecutes man in any given phase of life.

This is the most important play written by Vijay Tendulkar in 1958 - Based on a middle class family.

This is a play about unorganized tribal laborers who live exploited by the landlord & govt. officials. They fight for their justice.

This much loved play, a roller-coaster ride about friendship, filled with pathos and humour, has crossed the 200 show mark and celebrates its 10th anniversary this year

Birsa has to face a unique punishment and his only support is an ailing grandmother, a new bride, who is still the curse of the village and…a glass of Mahua.

One on One is a unique theatrical evening of monologues and dialogues bringing together some of Bombay’s finest actors, playwrights and directors.

Love Letters is the life journey of two soul mates - enacted through words both written and unsaid - who share the greatest gift of all: the gift of love.

A rollicking political satire, in the spirit of Yes Prime Minister meets Aap Ki Adalat.

There was nothing that Bikki loved more than to fly kites. And there was no one he idolised more than Mumtaz Bhai..

A delightful and thought provoking comedy about the conflict between the old and the emerging 'NEW', where traditions values and religion are struggling to keep up with new generation.

Karl Marx has made a comeback! The reason for this is he wants to clear his name which he feels has been wrongfully maligned and he gets his chance to through a comic mix up.

Chandrakant Baxi has emerged from more than 118 of his own books. In this play he is sad, mad and enraged about certain issues while also celebrating others.

A musical collage of theatre, literature and history.

Sunil Shanbag mixes live music, dance, and drama in this adaptation of Shakespeare’s Alls Well That Ends Well commissioned for the prestigious Globe to Globe Festival at the Shakespeare Globe Theatre in London

Thespo@PrithviTheatre by youth

NO THESPO@PRITHVI THIS MONTH

Chai & Why? [1st Sun]TIFR creates accessible discussions of interesting scientific issues

Sun 2 | 11 am | Prithvi Theatre

SWAAD ZINDAGI KAby Kushal Banerjee, TIFR

Ever wondered ‘WHY’ the sweet taste of jalebis or gulab jamuns make you feel so happy, whereas when you have to gulp that awfully bitter medicine down your throat (or remind yourself of ‘karela’) you cringe beyond recognition? Ever thought ‘WHY’ some people like their food all spiced-up and hot, some others like too much salt in their food while some like their meals unbearably sweet? In this session we will explore some of these WHYs. We’ll also learn about the range of things that goon in the mouth and the brain when you enjoy your happy meals at McDonald’s and why we enjoythe taste of things that our parents forbid us from eating!

FREE unless mentioned otherwise.

Caferati [4th Tue]Open-mic @ Prithvi Café

Tue 25 | 7 pm | Prithvi CaféYou are invited to recite, declaim, sing, dance, perform in any way you like 2 minutes of your own work. Sign up at the Prithvi Café at least 30 minutes before start time to be eligible.

Alliance Française@Prithvi[3rd Wed] Rendez-vous avec le cinéma français

Wed 19 | 7 pm | Prithvi House

MADEMOISELLE CHAMBONby Stéphane Brizé (90')Based on the story by Éric HolderJean, his loving wife and son live a simple, happy life. At his son's homeroom teacher Madamoiselle Chambon's request, he volunteers as substitute teacher and starts to fall for her delicate and elegant charm. His ordinary life between family and work starts to falter.

Mehfil@Prithvi [2nd Tue]Discover and celebrate the beauty and cultural history of Urdu – through casual conversations and discussions in an informal gathering, - with chai.

Tue 11 | 7 pm | Prithvi AddaUrdu mehfil at Prithvi in June would celebrate this form by presenting and explaining several examples from various master poets.The evening will be an anthology of Ghazals, which weaves together a selection from the Urdu language. An insightful selection, the evening would put in perspective the evolution of this extremely popular form for our contemporary audiences.

Vikalp@Prithvi[Last Mon]Documentaries and short film screenings

Mon 24 | 7 pm | Prithvi House

EYES ON THE PRIZEThe Invisible War, by Oscar and Emmy-nominated director Kirby Dick, is a searing expose of the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the US military, the institutions that perpetuate and cover up its existence, and its profound personal and social consequences. Released in 2012, it received the U.S. Documentary Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival.

The screening will be followed by a discussion.

For further information please visit www.tinyurl.com/VikalpJuneFilm

Every month. Entry free, except theatre shows.

P* Premier show • (A) Adults only • NO LATE ADMITTANCE • No refund or exchange of tickets • Regular shows - children below 6 years not allowed • Childrens shows - children below 3 years not allowed • NO PARKING INSIDE JANKI KUTIR. PAY & PARK OPP MAHESH LUNCH HOME • This program is subject to change • Box Office timings 1 pm - 9 pm

Home Delivery: 3989 5050 Online booking: www.bookmyshow.com www.prithvitheatre.org

Notes

Joy, Martin & Mad's CLOWNS@PLAY

Writer & Director: Joy FernandesEnglishSat 1 11 am

Yatri's CHANDU KI CHACHI

Writer & Director: Om Katare

English

Hindi

English

HindiSat 8 11 am

Arpana's STORIES IN A SONG

Arpana's MARO PIYU GAYO RANGOON

Theatreact's CLOWN POPO - A FAMILY SHOW

The Artistes Studio's BEYOND BLINGAnk's MITRO MARJANI - Woman of passion

Idea Unlimited's MUMMY TU AAVI KEVI

Awishkar's CROSSROAD

Awishkar's SHAMBHAR MEE

Awishkar's MADHALYA BHINTEEAwishkar's POSTERRage's CLASS OF '84

Rage's MAHUA (A)

Rage's ONE ON ONE

Rage's LOVE LETTERSRage's THE BUREAUCRATaRanya's MAMTAZBHAI PATANGWAALE

Onamasi Surnai's NAMASTE

Idea Unlimited's KARLMARX IN KALBADEVI

Idea Unlimited's HUN CHANDRAKANT BAXI

Writers: Aslam Parvez, Ashok Mishra, Vikram Phukan, Anil Deshmukh Conceived By: Shubha Mudgal Director: Sunil Shanbag

Writer: Mihir Bhuta Director: Sunil Shanbag

Designed & Director: Rupesh Tillu

Writer: Salone Mehta Director: Yashwant Singh

Writer: Krishna SobtiDesigned & Director: Devendra Raj Ankur

Writers: Dhiruben Patel Director: Manoj Shah

Writer: Shishir RamavatDirector: Manoj Shah

Writer: Milind Bokil Adaptated By: Deepak Rajadhyaksha Director: Ashutosh Datar

Writer: Shyam ManoharDirector: Deepak Rajadhyakshya

Writer: Vijay TendulkarDirector: Vishwas Sohoni

Writer: Dr. Shankar SheshDirector: Ajit Bhagat

Writer & Director: Rahul da Cunha

Writer: Akash MohimenDirector: Rajit Kapur

Writers: Ashok Mishra, Farhad Sorabjee, Oliver Beale, Purva Naresh and Rahul da Cunha Directors: Akarsh Khurana, Arghya Lahiri, Nadir Khan, Rahul da Cunha and Rajit Kapur

Writer: A. R. GurneyDirector: Rahul da Cunha

Writer: Anuvab PalDirector: Rahul da Cunha

Writer & Director: Manav Kaul

Writer: Tom Dudziek Adapted by: Ila Arun Director: K.K.Raina

Writer: Uttam GadaDirector: Manoj Shah

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The Hoshruba Repertory'sCHINESE COFFEE (A)

Arpana'sS*X, M*RALITY, AND, CENS*RSHIP (A)

Jean - Loup Felicioli & Alain Gagnol'sA CAT IN PARIS (at Prithvi House. Entry Free)

Writer: Ira Lewis Director: Danish Husain

Writer: Alain Gagnol Director: Loup Felicioli & Alain Gagnol

Director: Sunil Shanbag Developed By: Shanta Gokhale and Irawati Karnik

Sat 1 6 pm & 9 pm

Plays for the Month of June 2013 at Prithvi Theatre

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FILM SCREENING

Partners@Prithvi

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Published for private circulation by Kunal Kapoor for Prithvi Theatre, Janki Kutir, Juhu Church Road, Mumbai 400 049. Tel 2614 9546 Email mail@prithvitheatre.org Web www.prithvitheatre.org PT Notes is available for download at www.prithvitheatre.org Design Ka Designs Rat Illustration Sachin Jadhav

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