This in-depth interview of Rupesh Tillu and Abhishek Narayan with Mr. Ravi Mishra explores the creative journey and behind-the-scenes intensity of MADBETH, a one-man adaptation of Shakespeare's MACBETH, performed by Rupesh Tillu and co-created with Abhishek Narayan. The conversation dives into the physical, mental, and emotional preparation needed for a high-energy, improvisational solo performance that combines classical text, humor, and audience interaction. Rupesh emphasizes the discipline of daily training, the unpredictability of live theatre, and the importance of presence, while Abhishek reflects on his role as a light designer navigating uncertainty during live performances.
By MTG editorial
They share unforgettable moments-from technical failures turned into magical experiences, to deeply moving audience interactions-and reflect on their lifelong devotion to theatre as a lifestyle, not just a profession. The duo also touches upon the vision to adapt MADBETH into regional languages like Marathi and stresses that true improvisation stems from deep preparation, not spontaneity alone.
