Theatre Nisha presents Girish Karnad's 'Bali: The Sacrifice' in Bengaluru
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Chennai-based Theatre Nisha is bringing Girish Karnad’s play, "Bali: The Sacrifice," to Bengaluru. Directed by artistic director V Balakrishnan, the play explores themes of violence, non-violence, desire, power, and redemption. Originally an English translation by Karnad of his 1980 Kannada classic "Hittina Hunja," the production features Muthalagi Eswaran, Shakthi Ramani, Meera Sitaraman, and Niveditha V. The plot centers on four characters: an elephant keeper, a queen, a king, and a queen mother, examining their choices and the complexities of faith, morality, and power structures. All roles are performed by women, adding a political layer to the themes. The play runs on June 26 at 3:30 pm and 7:30 pm at Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar, with tickets priced at ₹400.
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