DRAMA Romantic comedy WeMove
Theatre is presenting, ‘P. S. I don’t love you’, a romantic comedy, on
November 1, 7.30 pm at Alliance Francaise. The play is based on a couple
who plan to spoil their own wedding. It is written and directed by
Abhishek Iyengar, the music is by Abhishek Narain and lights by Hanu R.
For details, log on to www.indianstage.in
On stage The
‘Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival’ will be held from
October 27 to
November 11. This year, the theme celebrates William Shakespeare. In
store at the festival are productions from different corners of the
world and two from India.
From Mumbai, there are Atul Kumar’s
‘Twelfth Night’ and Sunil Shanbag’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’. And
from overseas, the plays include Dhaka Theatre’s ‘The Tempest’ from
Bangladesh; and Marjanishvili’s ‘As You Like It’ from Georgia. The
opening ceremony will usher in the festival with a theatrical ensemble
that will feature renowned theatre personalities.
There will be a
sonnet recitation evening, screenings of two films based on his work,
arts’ appreciation course, solo performances by renowned theatre
personalities, a poster-design competition, Shakespeare readings in the
parks and more. For details, call 9742478886.
‘Valley Song’ An
English play titled, ‘Valley Song’ will be performed at Jagriti,
Whitefield from
October 26 to November 4 at 8 pm (Tuesday to Saturday)
and 3 pm and 6.30 pm on Sunday. The show is suitable for those above 12
years. It is set against the backdrop of post-apartheid South Africa.
The cast include Jagdish Raja and Rebecca Spurgeon. It is directed by
Arundhati Raja and music is by Sankarshan Kini.
POT POURRIJewel world ‘The
Jewels of India’, an exhibition-cum-sale, is being held from
October 27
to 29 at St Joseph’s Indian High School, Vittal Mallya Road, next to
Kanteerava Stadium.
The exhibition will feature participation by
102 jewellers from across the country. Actress Sumalatha Ambareesh is
the brand ambassador. The display will include a splendid range of
jewellery in latest designs and trends.
Music Piano magic International
Music and Art Society is presenting a classical piano recital by
Orietta Caianello on
November 2, 7.15 pm at Alliance Française.
Orietta
will play an unusual and interesting set of tunes of only women
composers — Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn and others.
Tickets will be available from October 26 at Alliance Française.
Several stepsThe
International Centre for Performing Arts is presenting an ‘October
Dance and Music Festival’ on
October 28 (11 am to 9.30 pm) and 29 (11 am
to 8.45 pm). The venue is Government First Grade Degree College
auditorium, near NES bus stand, opposite Yelahanka police station. The
two-day festival will feature a kathakali lecture demonstration by
Kalamandalam
Ettumanoor Kannan; mohiniyattam by Sangeetha Iyer and
kathakali by Kalamandalam Ettumanoor Kannan and Kalamandalam Hari R
Nair. There will also be an odissi recital by Vandana Supriya,
bharatanatyam by Kamalakesheva and kuchipudi by Kavitha. For details,
call 9902171819.
‘Dasarapadagalu’Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan,
in association with Infosys Foundation, is presenting Dasarapadagalu by
Venkatesh Sharma on
October 25, 6 pm at the Indian Institute of World
Culture, B P Wadia Road, Basavanagudi.
Vocal recitalBTM
Cultural Academy is presenting a ‘Grand Music Festival’ on
October 27,
5.30 pm at Shree Ramana Maharshi Academy for the Blind, 3rd cross, 3rd
phase, J P Nagar (near Ragigudda). The festival will feature a vocal
recital by Aishwarya Vidya Raghunath. Aishwarya will be accompanied by
Nalina Mohan on the violin, V Krishna on the mridangam and Venkatesh
Betta on the ghatam.
Melodious sound The Indian Council
for Cultural Relations is presenting an evening of Carnatic music by
Radhika Venkat Ramana on
October 26, 6.30 pm at Yavanika, State Youth
Centre, Nrupathunga Road. This programme is a part of the ‘Every Friday
Cultural Evening Programme’.
‘Quintessence’The Bangalore
School of Music is presenting a ‘Quintessence’, an evening of chamber
music in consort, on
November 3, 7 pm at Alliance Francaise. The
75-minute programme will feature duets and trios by Paulette DeMello on
the flute, Stuart Potter from the US on the bassoon and Daniel Bircher
from Switzerland on the clarinet accompanied by Rebecca Thomas and
Berenice da Gama Rose on the piano. For details, call 41285017.
Veena tunesAnanya is presenting a veena recital by Yogavandana, accompanied by V S Rajagopal (mridangam) and Raghavendra Prakash (ghatam) on
October 27, 6.30 pm. The venue is Ananya Sabhangana , 91/2, 4th Main, Malleswaram.
‘
Oktoberfest’Vivanta
by Taj, in association with the Indo-German Cultural Society, is
presenting, ‘Oktoberfest’ on
October 27, 7 pm and 11.30 pm at the
Trinity Hall.
The celebrations will replicate the world’s most
famous Bavarian ‘Oktoberfest’ with German food specialties, vibrant and
eclectic musical performance by Reisbacher Musikanten — a 21-member
band, especially flown in from Bavaria.
Rock on ‘Vladivar
Rock ‘N India Concert’ will feature a performance by Carlos Santana at
Bhartiya City on
October 26. Carlos Santana’s line up for his India gig
will include his Latin-infused, multi-genre hit singles – ‘Black Magic
Woman’, ‘Smooth’, ‘Evil Ways’, ‘Dance Into The Night’, Oye Como Va,
‘Maria Maria’, ‘While My Guitar Gently Weeps’ and many more.
Celebration time Suswaralaya
College of Music, in association with Sri Rama Lalitha Kala Mandira, is
organising its 13th anniversary celebrations from
November 1 to 4 at No
12, 28th Cross,Geetha Colony,4th Block, Jayanagar.
There will
be a performance by vocalist M S Sheela on November 1, 9.30 am. She will
be accompanied by Vasudeva Rao on the mridangam. Audio CDs and a book
titled, Sulabhavallavo Mahananda — Mundiges of Haridasas will be
released on the occasion. For details, call 26633623.
In sync Ananya
is presenting vocal recitals by Manasi Prasad and Vinay Sharva on
November 3, 6.30 pm. The venue is Ananya Sabhangana, 91/2, 4th Main,
Malleswaram.
DANCE Fine footwork Drishti
Art Centre is presenting the bharatanatyam rangapravesha of K Shubha, a
disciple of Anuradha Vikranth, on
October 25, 6.30 pm at Ravindra
Kalakshetra.
Double treat Keshava Samskruthi Sabha is
presenting a Carnatic classical music and bharatanatyam recital by Vivek
V Krishna and Aranya Narain respectively on
October 27, 6.15 pm at No 556, Samskruthi Bhavan, 11 Main, ISRO Layout.
‘Rangapravesha’ Pratibha
Naatyalaya is presenting the bharatanatyam rangapravesha of Pratibha
Kini, a disciple of Prabha Kini, on
November 3, 6 pm at ADA
Rangamandira.
‘Nrithyollasa’Ananya is presenting Ananya
Nrithyollasa-5 in the City. On the occasion, bharatanatyam recitals by
Bhargavi Prasam, Preethi Bharadwaj, Susheela Mehta will be held on
October 28, 6 pm at Seva Sadan, 14th Cross, Malleswaram.
Scottish delight British
Council is presenting a, ‘Scottish Dance Theatre India Tour 2012’ on
October 25, 7.30 pm at Chowdiah Hall. The tour will feature two
performances by UK and international choreographers. The first is
33-minute performance titled ‘Luxuria’, choreographed by Liv Lorent. The
second one is called, ‘Drift’ and is choreographed by James Wilton and
‘DOG’, choreographed by Hofesh Shechter. For details, call 9538187910.
