By Sujit Saraf, in Hindi with supertitles in English
A half-blind, bumbling tea-seller in Delhi rises to become Prime Minister of India in this hilarious and hard-hitting satire on Indian democracy. Based on the 2007 novel The Peacock Throne, acclaimed by Time and The Guardian, the play is a grand farce, starting with the 1984 Sikh riots that followed the assassination of Indira Gandhi, and ending with the election that threw up a hung parliament in 1989. Tucked amidst these momentous events is the tale of a humble and foolish tea-seller, whose rise to power is the bittersweet story of India itself. The play features an ensemble cast, spectacular sets and costumes, and will be performed with live music and dance. The whole play rhymes.
Children under 8 will not be admitted.
November 19 – December 4, 2016 | Palo Alto
CARTE BLANCHE
With supertitles in English
Every year, NAATAK uses the last slot in its season to try new ideas, and explore new forms of theater.
This production will experiment with new ways of presenting plays, new types of plays, and new ways of engaging with our audience.
Children under 8 will not be admitted.
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