SPOTLIGHT

CHEKHOV GETS AN URDU MAKEOVER

Get ready for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, entertainment, and cultural celebration by BIPOC artistes in the GTA with Anton Chekhov’s A Marriage Proposal getting as desi makeover!

Follow the uproarious tale of Mr. Barkhurdar, a well-meaning yet bumbling bachelor, as he musters the courage to confess his love for Madam Mhotarima, the beautiful daughter of his neighbour, Mr. Janaab. Set in a romantic ambience with traditional Indian decoration and lighting, the evening takes an unexpected turn when the trio engages in a side-splitting battle over unromantic subjects like ancestral land and dogs.

Rangaai Theatre Company, known for pioneering sensory immersive theatre, brings Anton Chekhov’s classic play to life with its unique 360-degree approach. Indulge in nostalgia from the ’90s and enjoy desi snacks and drinks as you immerse yourself in this humorous rollercoaster of emotions in which the audience becomes a part of the play alongside the actors in a laughter-filled experience.

The Big Fat Desi Celebration - The Proposal - An Immersive Experience  is billed as a joyous celebration of culture, talent, and love.

Original play: A Marriage Proposal by Anton Chekhov. Adapted and directed by Tushar Tukaram Dalvi. Featuring Neha Poduval, Shivam Dwivedi, Amlan Das, Surabhi Dandasena, Ankush Biniwale, Anubhav Sharma, Prem Vora, Sachin Gupta, Heena Chauhan, Khushboo Shah and Siddhesh Talpade.

Rangaai Theatre Company is dedicated to staging experimental and artistic pieces through new and old theatre techniques from around the world. “Our forte lies in designing immersive sensory theatre experiences for our audiences,” says founder Tushar Dalvi.

When and where: September 16 and 17 at The Attic Studio, Toronto. For more info and tickets, visit www.rangaaitheatrecompany.com.