Everyone just wants to be loved. And who hasn`t felt like a failure at some point?
Some choose dating apps. These clowns chose a doomed play.. to find both...
Imagine this.. a motley crew of bumbling clowns decides to stage Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya? In their hands, this timeless tale of longing and lost purpose turns into a glorious mess of backstage love, bruised egos, and dramatic breakdowns (on and off stage).
As rehearsals unravel, it becomes clear that the real story isn’t just Chekhov’s; it’s theirs. In their fumbling, flailing attempts to perform a “serious play,” the clowns accidentally reveal the very heart of Vanya – the ache of unrealized dreams, the absurdity of existence, and the eternal, very human craving to feel seen.
Poor Vanya is part a hilarious farce, part a tender mess, and part a melancholic love letter to the theatre itself. A playful reimagining of a literary classic, with fools trying their best to make something beautiful before the lights go out.
Come, be a part of this. Don`t worry, you don’t need to know Uncle Vanya to enjoy this. Just bring your heart; and maybe a handkerchief, for the laughs or the tears.
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The production was initially supported by the DSFM Niloufer Sagar Alumni Production Grant
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Yogavijnana: Bengaluru, 1425, 3rd Cross Road, 2nd Phase, Chandra Layout, Attiguppe, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560040, India, Bangalore
INR 299
