A night with an anthology of one-act plays in Gujarati
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Basement Theatre
Lower Greys Avenue
Auckland, New Zealand
Tue 16 Apr 2024 - Sat 20 Apr 2024
75 minutes
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Dive into the vibrant world of 'રંગઘેલી'—a mesmerizing journey through an anthology of one-act plays that unfolds in a 75-minute spectacle. Each play paints a unique canvas, showcasing distinct stories with their own compelling characters and settings.
From laughter to tears, suspense to revelation, 'રંગઘેલી' weaves together a tapestry of emotions, delivering an unforgettable theatrical experience that transcends boundaries. Join us for a night filled with drama, laughter, and poignant moments—a celebration of the diverse hues that make up the rich tapestry of life on stage.
Content warnings: We may use strobe light in one of the short plays, SFX of a car accident will be used in one of the short plays.
Play 1: આર કે પાર
Writer : Rupesh Parikh
Director: Lajja Prajapati
Cast: Shailesh Prajapati, Shweta Diwekar, Devang Chauhan, Lajja Prajapati
A couple in their fifties meets with an accident.
Unknowing they both were dead, they tried to finish the unfinished chores of life, resulting in learning the Importance of the word "life"!
Play 2: Waiting Room
Writer & Director: Gaurav Sawant
Gujarati Translation: Rahul Redey
Cast: Rahul Redey, Binita Redey
In "Waiting Room," Hiren (66) encounters Leela (63) at a Gujarat railway station. Using humour to alter the mood, the drama heightens as the sound of an incoming train amplifies, leaving the audience engrossed in the unfolding mystery of their journeys to this meeting.
Play 3: “હું રિન્કુ” – I’m Rinku…
Writer: Rupal Solanki & adaption of a story by Varsha Adalja
Director: Rupal Solanki
Cast: Rupal, Anuja, Chirag, Ronak, Abhay and others
A Beautiful Day in the Life of 2 Women who Chose to Live a Simple Life Following their Routine Forgetting Their worries unaware of Their Surroundings; but if only life were that simple things would have been different - A Story that will shake your Emotions to change your view on Being Human
Play 4: Gujarati title - અલ્પવિરામ-*Fragmented feeling*
Writer: Meeta Somaiya
Director: Shailesh Prajapati
Cast: Shailesh Prajapati, Shweta Diwekar, Ekta Gajjar
Synopsis: When a middle-aged man's heart chooses to take a new and slippery road to meet someone, that leads to something unknown and undefined.
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Basement Theatre
Lower Greys Avenue
Auckland, New Zealand
Tue 16 Apr 2024 - Sat 20 Apr 2024
75 minutes
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