A writer in a totalitarian state is interrogated about the gruesome content of his short stories and their similarities to a number of child-murders that are happening in his town.

The play questions the legacy of writing, and the responsibly of its content. Who is to blame in such a situation? Can the writer be held accountable for someone else’s obsessions and misconceptions over his work? This play may all sound terribly bleak, but running through it is a string of irony and self-reflexive moments. The characters draw attention to their own stupidity and the limitedness from the position in which they operate; thus, tragedy is infused with dark comedy.

Featuring Ankita Podder, Ayush Thakur, Kashish Saluja, Sukant Goel, Tushant Mattas and Zahan Kapoor

Directed by Sunil Shanbag

Entry Free | All are welcome

About Hear, Here.

In its fourth volume, Hear, Here is a community space for people to read and listen to a selection of plays from around the world. Usually, the scripts are curated and directors are requested to stage mildly rehearsed readings.

With Volume 4, we reversed the process. We asked directors to pick plays that they liked, plays they would want to engage with for 5 rehearsals but perhaps not 50; plays they wanted to explore but not necessarily stage as a full fledged production. This is the result.

September 2 - Wolf Play by Hansol Jung | Directed by Sheena Khalid

September 16 - The Pillowman by Martin McDonagh | Directed by Sunil Shanbag

October 7 - Ashi Pakhare Yeti by Vijay Tendulkar | Directed by Kshitee Jog

October 21 - Arabian Nights by Roland Schimmelpfennig (translation by David Tushingham) | Directed by Tushar Pandey

Hear, Here is an initiative of www.thedramalibrary.com where these four scripts will be available to read for the duration of the programme.

In partnership with Harkat Studios.