Brooke Bond Taj Mahal presents the premiere of the musical theatre “Kaifi Aur Main” featuring Shabana Azmi, Javed Akhtar, and Jaswinder Singh, in support of India Foundation for the arts (IFA), in Bangalore on July 29th at 7 pm at the St.Johns Auditorium, Koramangala.

Co-sponsors: TATA Mutual Fund, Kitchens of India, Cafe Coffee Day, The Park Hotel and Jet Airways.

Written by Javed Akhtar, directed by Ramesh Talwar, art direction by M.S.Sathyu, and music direction by Kuldip Singh - this theatrical presentation traces the life and poetry of renowned Urdu poet Kaifi Azmi. The letters and writings of Kaifi Azmi and his wife Shaukat Kaifi are brought to life by Shabana and Javed. The early years growing up in his village Mijwan…courtship days….their wedding…life in Bombay in the 50s…Kaifi’s work with mill workers…his fight against life-threatening illness… We attempt to understand Kaifi Azmi, the man behind the poet. In their inimitable style Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar take us through a very personal journey and share moments that will be cherished for many a lifetime.

Donor Passes are available for Rs 2000, Rs 1000, Rs 700 and Rs 500.

You can order online at www.fabmall.com

You can order by telephone by calling Nirmal at 41303030 between 9 am to 6.30 pm Monday to Saturday.

For limited Donor passes for Rs 2000/- and corporate/ group bookings call Joyce at 23610583/4 or email to us at contactus@indiaifa.org

Donor passes are also available from July 22nd at the following Café Coffee day outlets, Jayanagar (32902888), BPCL Koramangala (32903942), Forum (32903015), Garuda Mall(32951433), Indiranagar (32902935), Lavelle Road(32902889), Brigade Road(32902967), Fraser Town(32902886), Crosswords(32902885), Malleswaram(32902971), Super Market (Brigade Road - 25581248)

Toto Funds the Arts Presents “Creating Theatre” in association with Centre for Film and Drama

Venue: CFD, 5th floor, Sona Towers, 71, Millers Road, Bangalore
Date: 11th, 12th and 13th of August 2006 from 1 pm to 5 pm

Theatre Workshop by Jaimini Pathak: Jaimini Pathak has directed, produced and acted in more than 38 productions. Some of these are Mahadevbhai, which has completed 100 shows across the country, 3 Sakina Manzil, The Seagull, The Arabian Night and Stallions. He has conducted workshop for students across the country.

Workshop Content:
Day 1:
Participants will work with theatre space (personal and collective), emotions and the body, mime objects and techniques, voice exercises ad characterisation, and elements of storytelling. Participants will be encouraged to express special talents that they may have – singing, dancing, playing musical instruments, painting, creating theatre spaces using simple objects and arrangements.

Day 2:
Everyone has a story to tell. Participants will explore how an idea can develop into a play. There will also be discussions around some ideas for plays and study how these can be further developed.

Day 3:
The work done and themes explored over the previous two days will be further developed, possibly into a presentation, followed by a feedback and self-analysis session.

There will be a nominal fee of Rs 500/- for the workshop. The number of participants will be limited to 20.

The workshop will be conducted in English and some previous theatre experience will be helpful. If you are below 25 years of age and interested in registering for the workshop, please send your bio-note (please include your email, phone numbers and address) indicating your age and giving your reasons for wanting to take part in this workshop to
arundhatig@gmail.com

For enquiries call Sarita at 26548139/ 26990459/ 9880623357 between 10 am to 7 pm any day.

Frames is a 7 weekends theatre workshop that will culminate in a public performance. Express yourself openly Tap into your hidden talents that you wish to nurture Find an outlet for your brilliant ideas

Workshop begins July 15th, 2006
Saturday Timing: 2.30- 5.30 pm
Venue: KBA, Millers road

Registration fee: Rs.1750/-
For existing members Rs.1400/-

For more details, contact Meenakshi on 98455-70014/98450-14330 or at meenakshi.jointhedots@gmail.com

Click here see Ranga Shankara’s schedule for July 2006