ICCR's 'Leela'... A South Asian Women's Theatre Festival
March 8, 2010 12:00:00 AM IST MTG editorial
The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is organising 'Leela': A South Asian Women's Theatre Festival in New Delhi, which will be followed by a Mini Festival in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chandigarh.
This is a unique concept as it is focuses exclusively on women's issues and will bring together Theatre Groups from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The Festival will combine foreign theatre groups with local talent which will encourage and strengthen the Theatre Movement across the sub-continent. The festival coincides with the celebrations of 100th Anniversary of International Women's Day
In Mumbai the Minister festival will showcase Theatre Groups from Srilanka, Maldives, Afghanistan and two groups from Mumbai.
The shows will be FREE to the public on collection of admission passes from 8th March onwards from the ICCR Office. For details contact ICCR on 22813572/22813302.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
LEELA: South Asian Women's Theatre Festival
12-16 March - Tata Theatre, NCPA at 7.00 p.m.
12th March:"Colombo Colombo"-The story of your Coffin
(Tragi-musical Play by Theatre Plus Group from Sri Lanka)
Directed by Indika Ferdinando
13th March:"Retellings"& Avoid the Void"
(an evening with Sita, Suparnakha & Sandra)
Performed by Mona Ambegaonkar & Ahlam Khan
Directed by Shivani Tibrewala
It is a "No Licence Yet" Production from Mumbai
14th March:"Dhonhiyala-Alifulhu" from Maldives (a love story) Directed by Thoiba Saeedh
15th March:"Jagadamba" - Marathi play based on life of Kasturba Gandhi
Performed by Rohini & Aseem Hattangady.
Directed by Pratima Kulkarni
It is an Awishkar Production from Mumbai
16th March: "Salsal & Shahmama" by Simorgh Film Association of
Culture & Art from Afghanistan
(a classic, modern & symbolic play)
Directed by Monireh Hashemi
Admission Passes available at ICCR Office from 8th March onwards
12th March:"Colombo Colombo"-The story of your Coffin 
13th March:"Retellings"& Avoid the Void"
15th March:"Jagadamba" - Marathi play based on life of Kasturba Gandhi
16th March: "Salsal & Shahmama" by Simorgh Film Association of 
