 'Laila Majnu' - traditional Tamasha by Veenapani Kala Mandir |
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| Date: 27th March 08 |
| Time: 12:30 am |
| Venue: Chota Akhada (Bhrampuri) |
Tamasha, a unique musical folk play, is the contribution of 19th century Jaipur to the folk theatre of Rajasthan. Tamasha is a heady mix of drama and dance with exaggerated body movements that holds its audience captive. Traditionally, it is performed in an open space and the actors are accompanied by musicians on the Tabla, Sarangi, Harmonium and Manjira. The performance always starts with Ganesh Vandana – an invocation to Lord Ganesha.
Pt. Bansidhar Bhatt, credited with having introduced this form to the city, visited Jaipur and settled here on request of the then Maharaja Ram Singh II (1855-1880). The Maharaja was a great patron of theatre arts and he encouraged Bhatt to write and perform his plays. It is said that he wrote more than 50 plays for Tamasha.
On World Theatre Day, JVF and Veenapani Kala Mandir celebrate this tradition of Tamasha with a performance of the timeless story of love and loss - ‘Laila Majnu’. |
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| 'Khejadi Ki Beti' - a play in Hindi by Peoples Media and Theatre |
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| Date: 27th March 08 |
| Time: 6.00 pm |
| Venue: Birla Auditorium |
In Vikram Samvat 1787 (AD 1730) Bhadra Sudi Dashmi (a Tuesday), a unique happening took place in the village of Khejari near Jodhpur, a parallel of which is difficult to find in the history of the world. Ajit Singh son of Jaswant Singh was the ruler of Jodhpur at the time. His son Abhey Singh, on the advice of his minister Girdhardas Bhandari, sent his army to the village Khejari to cut down all the trees.
The villagers’ resisted and 363 men and women scarified their lives to save the trees that they loved and worshipped.
The above story sets the stage for a dramatic and moving piece of theatre, performed by a group from Jaipur to celebrate “World Theatre Day”
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| 'Carmen Funebre' by Teatr Biuro (Poland) |
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| Date: 27th March 08 (Second Performance) |
| Time: 7.30 pm |
| Venue: Jaleb Chowk at Amber Fort |
Teatr Biuro Podrozy present a second show of this gripping performance, for those who missed it on the first day. Earlier in the day, TBP and JVF commemorate World Theatre Day by hosting a workshop for enthusiasts and Rajasthani Nats and stilt walkers, in the town of Amber.
TBP was founded in 1988 by Pawel Szkotak, and has consistently created sensational performances that are a combination of physical theatre and performances on high stilts.
Elaborate costumes, non-verbal expression and stunning music create a language all of its own that is easily accessible to all. Inspired from the horrors in Bosnia, and Poland’s own history, ‘Carmen Funebre’ is a chilling and dramatic indictment of the de-humanization of ordinary citizens.
In 1995 Teatr Biuro Podrozy participated with Carmen in the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, where it won both the prestigious Fringe First and the Critics Award. In 1996 the company won the Hamada Award at the Edinburgh Festival.
In collaboration with Ministry of Culture, Poland |
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| Garland of Rajasthani Dances - Open Air Community Concert |
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| Date: 27th March 08 |
| Time: 8.00 pm |
| Venue: Old Vidyadhar Nagar |
Now in a different part of the city, in the open air setting of city grounds, we host another colourful evening of the best of Rajasthani folk. Music, dance and drama bring the local communities together for a night of fun and entertainment. Sirocco Music from Australia performs a special set with folk musicians. These vibrant and colorful variety suburban concerts of Rajasthani Folk forms are a regular, annual JVF presentation, in collaboration with local vyapaar mandals, samitis and civic authorities. |
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| Nahid Siddiqui - Kathak Performance (Pakistan) |
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| Date: 27th March 08 |
| Time: 8.30 pm |
| Venue: Diwan-i-am, Amber Fort |
Kathak is inseparable from Jaipur – so it is fitting then that we pay tribute to this dance form by bringing to Jaipur Nahid Siddiqui – one of the finest Kathak dancers and choreographers, living outside India.
Nahid's creations have been original and ground-breaking, blending traditional and contemporary techniques and her work has inspired many, many young dancers in many parts of the world. Living in the West Midlands, UK for almost twenty years and having performed for major venues, festivals and television world-wide, Nahid’s work as a dancer and choreographer has received numerous accolades in Britain and elsewhere.
She has personally contributed hugely to the growth of and accessibility to Kathak through efforts like starting classes at the Bharatya Vidya Bhavan in London and introducing Kathak into the curriculum at the at the University of Surrey. She has been the recipient of numerous awards: Pride of Performance (1994), Time-Out Award, The Digital Award, British Cultural Award (1992), International Dance Award (1992), Faiz Ahmed Faiz Award (1991).
In collaboration with the Indian Council for Cultural Relations
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