produced by the british council, madras, south india
directed by vinod anand
a one-act play about a tyrant father and businessman who meets his end when his family can take it no more. explores the extent of power and its effects on those who are subjected to it.
won the second prize in the british council one-act playscript competition
bow of rama
premiered in 1993
produced by the madras players
directed by noshir ratnagar
The leader of a village is presumed
dead. The present politicians fighting for a piece of the cake use and misuse his name to meet their own ends. Finally, their plans backfire and they have to seek even more ruthless remedies. Another look at power.
This time against the rural
backdrop of a Kerala village.
won the first prize in
the hindu- madras players playscripts national competition
platform
premiered in january 2005
produced by the madras players
directed by n.s. yamuna
what happens when strangers meet
and part on a railway platform.
greed, love, rebellion and betrayal in two acts.
this play launched the golden jubilee celebrations
NO CURTAIN, a young potential leader is recovering from a presumed accident. there is no saying who is the enemy and who is the friend. the question arises: do we have to fantasise to make reality more bearable?
A BIT OF TWILIGHT, an old aristocrat comes into conflict with an ambitious doctor who is the son of an old faithful. the reversal of values, the death of feudalism---but finally what survives are the most basic relationships, based on understanding and love.
FIRESIDES, a mini play in which a dissatisfied young couple play games against each other where the rules go awry.
ACTING CLASS, another mini play where dance is the base, and the lines blur between acting and real life.
PASSAGE, a brother and sister wait in a crumbling house, looking for deliverance. relief has to come.
REENA'S JOURNAL, where a diary reforms a "house-husband".
NATHU'S DREAM, the fantastic story of a boy with a dream, and his friend who can see, hear and do what no one else can! This is a musical with song, dance and lots of magic.
(C) shreekumar varma 2009
midnight hotel
premiered in march 2009
produced by the madras players
directed by mithran devanesen
a young widow. a lover. a drunken writer. a nocturnal netizen. an obsessive retainer.
get them together in a haunted hotel, and watch the fun! replete with special effects. THIS PLAY WAS LONGLISTED FOR THE HINDU METROPLUS
