The report says:
The response to the inaugural edition of the MetroPlus Theatre Fest last year went beyond our expectations. It was heart-warming to discover such an enthusiastic, appreciative, and generous audience, which gave the performances a string of standing ovations.
Many of those who attended those plays urged us to ensure that the Hyderabad Fest was not a one-off affair. Well, we are pleased to announce we are back.
Now, I don't know. Hyderabad, having so little theatre, will applaud anything. But I must admit that Hyderabadis are generous - it would account for why they sit through some terrible performances (with highly priced tickets) without one boo or hiss.
I intend to watch at least QTP's production of The President Is Coming (Anuvab Pal's play) and Evam's closing play but let's see. Things have a way of ganging agley the minute I talk about them.
5 comments:
We still love this supper theatre business, no?
Pal's was a hit in Bombay. Evam has become a MetroPlus staple, no? Heard Neelam Mansingh C's work is good.
There is a very reputable critic in India who just hates this Hindu festival. He doesn't like the motives behind it :)
Bangaloreans are also very generous. We give standing ovations so regularly, especially to performers from outside the city, that I wonder if they mean anything anymore.
And also, saw Mansingh's The Suit at the RS festival last year and liked it very much. See it if you can.
swar: truly we do. maybe i should ditch the closing play and watch the suit, no?
and mail me! i want to know who you're talking about!
anindita: if both of you say it's good, i need to realign my week. let's see.
... Hyderabad, having so little theatre, will applaud anything.
Second that.
I remember going for Evam's last play a few months ago, The Odd Couple, I think it was called. Wasn't too impressed but guess anything will do when there is not much happening.
stumbled in
arfi: hello. actually, i haven't been very impressed with any theatre i've seen in the last couple of years, but that's probably just me.
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