<p>Kannada Natakotsava 2015’, a theatre festival, will be held till May 31 at Ranga Shankara. A visual treat, these plays will be in honour of some great personalities of theatre.<br /></p>.<p> <br />Modern Kannada theatre, which can be traced back to 1890, will be seen in a new avatar. Started in 2014, the curated festival is back for the second season. This acts as a platform for youngsters and aspiring theatre artistes to showcase their works. <br /> <br />Six youngsters have been selected to direct a play of their choice. Ranga Shankara has also helped them with technical and other guidance. <br /><br />Archana Shyam and ‘Antaranga’ will present ‘Shaapurada Seenigi Sa’, a play by B Suresha on May 30. It is for a duration of 90 minutes.<br /> <br />The last play of the festival is called ‘Ninneya Naale’, by Avinash and ‘SARC’, on May 31. It is co-written by HS Venkateshamurthy and Avinash, and is for a duration of 90 minutes. <br /><br />This play discusses the inability of life to quench the mind’s thirst. <br /><br />It is inspired by the character of Draupadi from HS Venkateshamurthy’s ‘Uriya Uyyale’. <br /><br />Entry is for children above the age of eight. The play will start at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm on Sunday. <br /><br />Tickets are priced at Rs 100 and be booked online on http://www.bookmyshow.com. <br /><br /></p>
<p>Kannada Natakotsava 2015’, a theatre festival, will be held till May 31 at Ranga Shankara. A visual treat, these plays will be in honour of some great personalities of theatre.<br /></p>.<p> <br />Modern Kannada theatre, which can be traced back to 1890, will be seen in a new avatar. Started in 2014, the curated festival is back for the second season. This acts as a platform for youngsters and aspiring theatre artistes to showcase their works. <br /> <br />Six youngsters have been selected to direct a play of their choice. Ranga Shankara has also helped them with technical and other guidance. <br /><br />Archana Shyam and ‘Antaranga’ will present ‘Shaapurada Seenigi Sa’, a play by B Suresha on May 30. It is for a duration of 90 minutes.<br /> <br />The last play of the festival is called ‘Ninneya Naale’, by Avinash and ‘SARC’, on May 31. It is co-written by HS Venkateshamurthy and Avinash, and is for a duration of 90 minutes. <br /><br />This play discusses the inability of life to quench the mind’s thirst. <br /><br />It is inspired by the character of Draupadi from HS Venkateshamurthy’s ‘Uriya Uyyale’. <br /><br />Entry is for children above the age of eight. The play will start at 3.30 pm and 7.30pm on Sunday. <br /><br />Tickets are priced at Rs 100 and be booked online on http://www.bookmyshow.com. <br /><br /></p>
