Hyderabad theatre groups gear up for a live performance with caution
The Hindu
Amid fears of a third wave, the artistes move on keeping an eye on the numbers
Theatre in Hyderabad’s monsoon calendar looks promising. There is relief among the artistes who are treading with caution as they gear up to perform live. Amid the excitement, fear of a third wave persists. It has been more than a year of pandemic-induced emotional and financial distress for the city’s theatre artistes and crew with no shows. A few production houses shifted online, showcasing plays, drama reading, solo acts, monologues, poetry recitations and streaming recorded plays. There is a sense of deja vu among artistes Babli Yadav and Ratika Sant Keswani of Sutradhar as the duo get ready to present two solo acts Dushalla and Weekend at Nishumbita’s new cultural space on July 31 and August 1. The performances were planned for World Theatre Day in March but had to be cancelled a day before the event as a member tested COVID-19 positive. “It was love’s labour lost but now we are looking forward and hoping this one will be without hiccups,” says director Vinay Varma.More Related News