Past Forward

Watch Nadira Babbar and Bharati Jha as they join the movement to revive the ancient form of storytelling, Dastangoi, with their play Hum Kahein Aap Suney. Babbar and Jha assume the role of storytellers in this play, which uses engaging narrative styles to take the audience on an audio-visual adventure. Ekjute will stage the play at Prithvi Theatre on August 15. The theatre group will also present Kahaniyaan, a collection of three short stories written by veterans such as Hari Shankar Parsai and Bhagwati Charan Verma, earlier in the day.

Kahaniyaan at 12pm and Hum Kahein Aap Suney at 6pm and 9pm at Prithvi Theatre, Juhu, on August 15. Contact: 2614 9546

P-art-ticipate

Artist manager-turned-artist Shreya Naik is looking to give people freedom from their problems through a participatory art installation in the city on August 16. The idea originated from Naik’s personal experiences. A keen follower of street art, Naik says, “When I am upset, I either go shopping or head to Carter Road or Chowpatty and let go of my emotional burdens with helium balloons.” Naik would write a note on what she is upset about, attach it to the balloon and let it free. “Many an ex-boyfriend’s ring has been sent into the sky,” she says, jokingly.

The installation is a larger version of this mood therapy and will be set up at The Little Door. People are invited to anonymously write what they are upset about on a postcard, which will be attached to a long thread that extends from a helium balloons. Nearly 300 such balloons will be floating around the restaurant, all of which will be released in the sky at 6pm.

Let Go will be set up at The Little Door, Andheri West, on August 16. Contact: 99209 83836