Neil Simon’s vintage comedy ‘The Odd Couple’ returns to Bengaluru’s theatre

After an eight-year hiatus, theatre company Fools & Sages is back, staging Neil Simon’s iconic comedy The Odd Couple under the direction of Ajai Kesavan. “I was rolling on the floor laughing, and since then, I wanted to bring a bit of that joy back.” Revisiting the play for this new production also brings a welcome challenge: balancing the nostalgia of Neil Simon’s 1960s humour with the modern theatrical sensibilities Bengaluru audiences expect. The cast laughed out loud during the first reads, but putting it all together was more challenging than we expected.” Despite these hurdles, Ajai finds ample creative freedom in Neil Simon’s richly structured script. That’s what makes this play resonate so well.” “We’ve all had an Oscar or a Felix in our lives, and I hope audiences connect with that familiarity and leave with a bit of laughter—and maybe even a little nostalgia.” The Odd Couple will be staged at Jagriti Theatre, Whitefield, on November 15, 16, and 17.