We have our first Internatinal Project!!!!
BandBaazi from the UK and QTP are producing Tanika Gupta's 'Mind Walking'.
A family drama about an elderly relative growing old in a foreign land.
A new aerial drama by acclaimed playwright Tanika Gupta, Mind Walking is a celebration of a mature love affair between husband and wife, Bobbie and Moira. They have been married for over 40 years, but as Bobbie's mind starts to wander, he enters his childhood of 1950's Bombay. It is a world that his wife, daughter and grandson have no knowledge of. Mind Walking is a tender family drama about ageing and caring. It is directed by John Binnie, and the cast includes Jonothan Campbell, Peter D'Souza, Kate Dyson, Dylan Kennedy and Philippa Vafadari.
Mind Walking is a co-production with Q Theatre Productions, Mumbai. Tanika Gupta has written plays for the Royal National Theatre, the Young Vic, the Royal Court and Soho theatre.
'Mind Walking is extraordinary, and I’m not just talking about the acting or the script.' The Stage, Claire Brotherwood 2011
They will be touring the UK, before coming to India in November.
Dates: 8th to 10th November: British Council Auditoirum Delhi
12th and 13th November: Jagriti Auditorium, Bangalore
18th November: 4pm and 7:30pm: NCPA Experimental, Bombay.
Early reviews have been very positive. You can read the first review of the play by clicking Here
Book you tickets now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For tickets in Delhi and Bangalore, Click Here
For tickets in Bombay, call NCPA: 22824567 or book online: www.bookmyshow.com
For tickets and more information call 26392688 or email: qtheatreproductions@gmail.com
Also included are the Mind Walking workshops, the details of which are given below:
Playing Shakespeare: 17th November, 2011, Thursday at British Counsel, Bombay.
Senior actor and drama trainer Peter D'Souza takes participants through the magic of playing The Bard's words. The tools to keep in mind and how to make Shakespeare come alive.
Workshop will be conducted by Peter D'Souza and Philippa Vafadari. No. of Participants: 15. Registration Fees: Rs.1000/- per person.
Devising with a fixed Cerceau 18th November, 2011, Friday at NCPA Experimental.
A workshop about creating work with this strange aerial form. How it changes the rules of performance. How it can be used.
Workshop will be conducted by John Binnie & Dylan Kennedy. No. of Participants: 15. Registration Fees: Rs.1500/- per person.
Workshop will be conducted by John Binnie & Dylan Kennedy. No. of Participants: 15. Registration Fees: Rs.1500/- per person.