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SUMMARY:Writing In English for the Indian Stage
DESCRIPTION:What does it mean to write in English\, in India? \nIt is not a simple act. The language carries the weight of history\, the suspicion of elitism\, and the quiet insistence of something that has\, despite everything\, become entirely ours. Tagore knew this. He wrote in Bengali\, translated himself into English\, and in doing so redefined what it meant to be an author in modern India. \nIn tribute to Tagore on his 165th birth anniversary\, Vijay Padaki examines the challenges of writing and performing in English in India. Drawing on over half a century of experience in theatre and writing through Bangalore Little Theatre (BLT)\, Padaki brings the insider’s account of what it takes to develop a play; be it an adaptation\, translation\, or original script. The evening is illustrated with excerpts from the ten volumes of BLT’s 2020 publication of plays developed over decades\, including his own writing.  \nPadaki then joins Arundhati Raja\, co-founder of Jagriti Theatre\, in conversation. The evening concludes with an audience Q&A. \n
URL:https://bangaloreinternationalcentre.org/event/writing-in-english-for-the-indian-stage/
LOCATION:Bangalore International Centre\, 7\, 4th Main Road\, Domlur II Stage\, Bangalore\, Karnataka\, 560071\, India
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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