Bengaluru Theatre | Vivek Vijayakumaran’s non-verbal play ‘It Is You’ explores identity
2 months ago

Bengaluru Theatre | Vivek Vijayakumaran’s non-verbal play ‘It Is You’ explores identity

The Hindu  

Our Theatre Collective presents It Is You, a 75-minute physical theatre piece that strips away language to deliver a universally resonant exploration of identity, climate change, and human connection. The play, co-created by theatre practitioners Vivek Vijayakumaran and Pangambam Tyson Meitei, premieres on January 31 and February 1 at Ranga Shankara, with support from Nirdiganta through the Prakash Raj Foundation. “She told us the work had significance and value, and that we shouldn’t stop,” says Vivek. “We’ve cooked meals together at the studio, shared living spaces, and funded travel ourselves,” says Vivek. “It’s a universal human story — timeless and relevant across contexts,” says Vivek.

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Honoured to bring forward stories of India's rich heritage: Isheeta Ganguly
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Honoured to bring forward stories of India's rich heritage: Isheeta Ganguly

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