K-Pax, based on the novel 'On a beam of light', is a science-fiction psychological drama that explores human acceptance and how rigidly we hold on to our notions - scientific, moral and spiritual, without allowing space to question those very beliefs. The story is set in a mental institution whose newest patient claims to be an alien from the planet K-Pax. Although the initial prognosis is that he may be living with schizophrenia and multiple-personality syndrome, the story teases without taking a clear stance, nudging the viewer to make for herself/himself if the patient is indeed an alien. Or not. More than being about the possibility of intelligent alien life, the play explores the meaning of believing - in empathy, in acceptance and beyond all, in magic.Read More
On April 8th, International Romani Gypsy Day 2015, a storyteller, six dancers and a drummer, will take you on an epic journey of music and dance. “Zor” means “strength” in Romani. Zor is the tenacity of the Gypsy spirit.Read More
The HandleBards are a travelling theatre company, who present Shakespeare’s works in a fast paced, highly visual, textually rigorous manner. After their highly successful 3-month bike tour of Macbeth and The Comedy of Errors, the HandleBards are now in Bangalore with Macbeth at Jagriti Curtain Raisers. On four bikes they travel the length and breadth of the UK, carrying all the set, props and costumes they require to perform in indoor and outdoor venues across the world.Read More
Sanjay Manaktala isn’t your average NRI. Born in the US, he recently came back to India as his job got outsourced and continued his comedic endeavors in the process.Read More
Two comic performing faces ‘play’ a game of one-upmanship with each other. One plays God, the other takes on the role of Tv.Read More
Critically acclaimed concert pianist Natallia gives a solo recital at Jagriti, Bangalore. She presents music by composers from Germany, Poland, France,Read More
Sundeep is one of India’s partially blind artist. He brings his comic foresight, which unlike his sight is rather clear and sharp around the edges. A regular on the Indian comedy circuit, Bangalore-based Sundeep performs across the country.Read More
Tanariri Theatres was started in 2013 for the sheer love of theatre by a couple young working professionals. The aim of the group is to bring good Hindi and English plays to the audiences of Bangalore. Till date, Tanariri Theatres has produced and performed 3 plays (9 shows including “Naatak Shuru”, “Four Year Transform” and “Let’s Have Sex!”) in various theatres in Bangalore, “The Green Room” is Tanariri’s fourth production.Read More
Imprisoned by a totalitarian regime and mercilessly tortured for unknown crimes, Wallace and Valdez live without hope of escape or release. When an enigmatic new prisoner arrives and begins communicating in code, both men develop new relationships to each other, their captors, and themselves.Read More
On 6 May, 6:30 PM, there will be a show of Bhoomija’s Children’s Carnatic Choir ’14, directed by Abhishek Raghuram. A signature act, the Children’s Choir is a one of its kind show with 23 children under the age of 16 singing Carnatic music in perfect harmony and maturity.Read More
Jagriti is a Performance Arts space dedicated to Theatre, Music, Dance and Comedy. Founded in 2011 by Arundhati and Jagdish Raja, the space has hosted several productions from India and around the world. A 200-seat theatre, built around a full-thrust stage, it is fully equipped to cater to both artistes and audience. The main stage is designed for intimate performances with adjoining spaces for informal lectures and gatherings. Jagriti is owned and operated by the not-for-profit ART Foundation, a registered charitable trust.
The Rooftop - above the main auditorium is an open-to-sky space with a staging area that can accommodate about 50 people. A raised and walled off platform can work as a perfect area for puppet theatre. The Rooftop has a restroom and a pantry.
The Terrace - alongside the auditorium, the Terrace can accommodate about 20 people as an informal gathering area.
Lumbini - extending out from the foyer, Lumbini has a stage and an open-to-sky terraced space for about 80 people.