written by Vijay Tendulkar, directed by Harish Agastya, produced by Anitha Dixit
(in Hindi, with supertitles in English)
Arriving in Pune from northern India, Ghasiram rises to great prominence through deceit, trickery and violence until his inevitable fall. Set against the backdrop of the Maratha Empire of the 18th century, Naatak’s grand production features spectacular sets and costumes, iconic Marathi music from the play’s original production, Maharashtrian dance forms including lavani, lezim and gondhal, and a style of presentation not seen in previous productions of the play.
written and directed by Vikram Ramanarayanan, produced by Poulomi Sarkar
(in English)
In 1998, a woman named Monica Besra was cured of a stomach tumor through a miracle supposedly wrought by Mother Teresa, setting in motion a chain of events that culminated with her canonization in the Catholic Church. Based loosely on this incident, Blessed is a tale of that miracle and the cynical men and women who engineered it.
written and directed by Anush Moorthy, produced by Vikas Dhurka
(in Hindi and English, with supertitles in English)
December 1971, a cold wintry morning, Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station, Delhi: a woman walks into the first-class waiting room with her family and claims to be the legitimate descendant of Wajid Ali Shah, the last nawab of Oudh. The family has everything – Great Danes, opulent carpets, potted palms, and a retinue of servants in livery – except the recognition they seek. Inspired by a true story in the New York Times, विलायत महल (Vilayat Mahal) is a tragicomedy spanning four decades that re-imagines the life of the mysterious begum and her quest for recognition.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose my seats?
For each play in Season 2024-25, we will invite you to choose your seats 6-8 weeks before the play opens.
For each play, Season Pass holders will enjoy an exclusive period during when only they can choose seats (the play will not be advertised to the general public during this period). Once you have chosen your seats, they will be pre-assigned to you when you come to the theater.
How does auto-renewal work?
When buying, check the box that says “automatically renew my season pass every year” and we will take care of renewals. Every May-June, we will notify you at least twice, giving you the option to cancel, before charging your card to renew your passes.
Are there age restrictions for these plays?
Children under 7 will not be admitted. If a play has a higher age restriction, it will be listed along with the play.
What if I cannot make it to a particular production?
You can transfer your tickets to a particular play, or your whole pass, to a friend. Contact tickets@naatak.org.
What are VVIP, VIP and GENERAL seating categories?
This is the seating chart for Cubberley Theater, Palo Alto. When we perform in other theaters, we will use equivalent charts.
