How Theatre Marina’s short plays packed a diversity of themes
Theatre Marina recently staged a collection of seven short plays in Chennai, focusing on diverse themes ranging from domestic chaos to the anxieties of professional life. The curation was praised for its consistent focus on humor and narrative balance.
Why it matters
The event highlights the growth of independent, non-classical performance art in urban centers and the cultural value of anthology-style theatre.
Theatre Marina presented a collection of seven standalone short plays at KGS Arena, Krishna Gana Sabha’s initiative to showcase performances beyond the realm of classical arts. It was held at the sabha’s venue.
Anthology theatre demands flawless curation. Even when the plays lack a common thematic thread, a single weak narrative can act like a card pulled from a carefully-balanced pyramid, bringing the entire edifice crashing down. Fortunately, R. Giridharan’s curation and direction ensured an evening of theatre rooted in humour.
In Chithappa Vijayam a letter sets off a flurry of activity in the protagonist’s household, because an uncle he has never seen is going to arrive for a short stay. But, does the the uncle arrive? That is the twist in the play.
Chithappa Vijayam sparks chaos over a letter from an unseen uncle | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
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