Kolkata Theatre Guide

26th June 2026, Friday, 6.15 PM | Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
Kalyani Mukhosh Presents “2034”
Playwright & Direction: Ayan Banerjee
Language: Bengali

Kalyani Mukhosh’s “2034” unfolds as a deceptively playful magic show that gradually dissolves into a chilling and unfamiliar reality. Inspired by the theatrical philosophy of Badal Sarkar, the play carries echoes of audience interaction and minimalist intrigue, yet charts its own narrative course. At its center are Moinak and Niharika, a celebrated magician duo whose globally acclaimed act takes an unexpected turn when they are summoned by the enigmatic and powerful Narottam Mallik. What begins as a test of mind-reading soon spirals into a layered confrontation between performance, power, and perception. With humor as its veil and unease as its undercurrent, “2034” steadily dismantles the audience’s assumptions, culminating in an ending that is as startling as it is thought-provoking—leaving one to wonder how much of reality we truly comprehend.

Cast: Siddhartha Ghosh, Debashree Ghosh/Priyanka Sarkar, Anindita Bhadra, Rupkatha Bhadra, Ujaan Banerjee, Ayan Banerjee, Suman Chakrabarty, Anandarup Bhardra, Soumyajit Adhikary, Goutam Kulsi, Rupa Bhadra, Debashree Ghosh/Pallabi Das

Music Design: Ayan Banerjee, Susnata Karmakar
Light Design: Sudip Sanyal
Art Design: Saumik-Piyali
Sound Ex*****on: Kalyan Sarkar
Video Design: Aranya Banerjee and Anandarup Bhadra
Set Ex*****on: Madan Haldar

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26th June 2026, Friday, 6.30 PM | Madhusudan Mancha, Kolkata
Sudrak Presents “Morche Pora Alo”
Direction: Debasis Majumder
Language: Bengali

Morche Pora Alo is a contemplative exploration of the fragile nature of human relationships, unfolding through three distinct forms of separation—death, distance, and emotional rupture. While death is accepted as an inevitable truth and distance gradually becomes a part of life, it is the deliberate breaking of human bonds that leaves the deepest scars. Through its philosophical narrative, the play reflects on loss, betrayal, and the lingering pain of fractured connections, inviting the audience to ponder the emotional weight of relationships that can never be restored.

25th June 2026, Thursday, 7.00 PM | Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
Ensemble Kolkata Presents “Bheeti”
Concept, Design & Direction: Sohag Sen
Language: Bengali
Cast: Sujoy Prasad Chattopadhyay, Kaushik Bose, Soma Mukherjee, Sutapa Ghosh, Anuj Banerjee , Bishal Chakraborty

Inspired by Bertolt Brecht’s Fear and Misery of the Third Reich, Bheeti is a haunting theatrical exploration of fear as the invisible architecture of our present existence. Stripping away the illusions of religion and love, the play interrogates a society gripped by an ever-looming sense of threat—where danger arrives not from distant enemies, but through familiar strangers. The narrative unfolds as an unsettling mirror to a fractured neighbourhood caught in the politics of survival, revealing how deeply fear infiltrates everyday life. With evocative design and direction by Sohag Sen and a committed ensemble, Bheeti becomes a stark meditation on how fear shapes, controls, and ultimately defines civilization. A deeply resonant production that compels the audience to confront an uncomfortable question—are we living, or merely enduring?

Light: Bablu Sarkar | Sound Design: Kaushik Bose | Sound Control: Kaushik Sajjan/ Ranjan Biswas
Backstage: Rajib Mukherjee, Kajjwal Ghosh, Santanu Majumder, Satavisha Roy, Moumita Panja, Soumya Deysarkar, Boishali Majumder,Sneha Das, Aratrika Dasgupta, Patrali Bhattacharjee, Aridam Sarkar, Anuj Banerjee, Bishal Chakraborty, Rishab Pandey.

25th June 2026, Thursday, 6.30 PM | Madhusudan Mancha, Kolkata
Paikpara Akhor Presents “Alor Pathjatri”
Playwright: Atanu Barman
Concept & Planning: Bhadra Basu
Direction: Asit Basu

Alor Pathjatri (Traveller of Light) unfolds as a stirring chronicle of Bengal’s social awakening, set against the rigid orthodoxy of the nineteenth century when women’s education was nearly unthinkable. Directed by Asit Basu, the play traces the inspiring journey of Sir John Elliot Drinkwater Bethune, whose visionary efforts in 1848 led to the foundation of a girls’ school in Kolkata. Supported by progressive luminaries such as Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, Madanmohan Tarkalankar, Dakshinaranjan Mukhopadhyay, and Ramgopal Ghosh, this movement challenged deep-seated prejudices and redefined societal norms. Through its compelling narrative, the production pays homage to resilience, reform, and enlightenment—capturing the arduous yet transformative path that gave rise to Bethune School and College, and to the first generation of educated women in India. This production is also a heartfelt tribute to the founding member of the group, the late Smt. Bhadra Basu, whose dream shaped this play, making Alor Pathjatri a deeply personal and reverent theatrical offering in her memory.

24th June 2026, Wednesday, 6.30 PM | Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
Hatibagan Sangharam Presents “Raktakarabi”
Playwright: Rabindranath Tagore
Direction: Tathagata Chaudhuri
Language: Bengali

In the shadow-laden realm of Yakshapuri, where the earth is endlessly excavated in pursuit of gold and human identities dissolve into mere numbers, Raktakarabi unfolds as a luminous allegory of power and liberation. Hidden behind an impenetrable web, the enigmatic King reigns over a kingdom sustained by toil, obedience, and the silent erosion of human dignity. Love, song, and freedom have long been exiled from this mechanised landscape. Into this desolate world arrives Nandini—radiant, untamed, and irresistibly alive. Her presence becomes a stirring wind through a suffocating stillness, awakening forgotten desires, rekindling the embers of humanity, and inspiring a collective yearning for emancipation. As her spirit touches both the oppressed workers and the secluded King, the walls of fear begin to fracture and the architecture of tyranny trembles. With poetic brilliance and philosophical depth, Rabindranath Tagore crafts a timeless meditation on the conflict between life and machinery, soul and greed, freedom and domination—making Raktakarabi not merely a play, but an enduring hymn to the resilience of the human spirit.

24th June 2026, Wednesday, 06.30 PM | Madhusudan Mancha, Kolkata
Garia Akotre Presents “Kitney Darwaazey”
Written by: Rakesh Kumar Tripathi
Direction: Bhaskar Sanyal
Language: Hindi

Set against the unsettling backdrop of a local by-election, Kitney Darwaazey unfolds a gripping tale of six independent candidates who voluntarily isolate themselves in an abandoned house—only to find that freedom is far more elusive than they imagined. As days stretch on, the façade of democratic process begins to crumble, exposing layers of manipulation, corruption, and systemic greed. Threatened into silence by unseen political forces, the characters confront fear, betrayal, and their own complicity. The narrative gradually transforms into a powerful exploration of resistance and moral courage. When every door seems shut, the question remains—how does one find the strength to break free?

Set Design Ideation, Music Ideation and Creative Assistance: Pramita Banerjee | Light Design & Management: Bablu Sarkar | Stage Craft: Abhijit Naskar

On Stage: Arijit Bhattacharya, Suman Saha, Jayanta Mukherjee, Sankari Prasad Mitra, Saima Sarkar, Sourav Chakroborty & Bhaskar Sanyal

23rd June 2026, Tuesday, 7.00 PM | Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
Aparajito Presents “Macbeth 2.0”
Adaptation: Swapnabaran Acharya
Direction: Kaushik Sen

Aparajito brings a compelling reinterpretation of William Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy with Macbeth 2.0, adapted for a contemporary stage by Swapnabaran Acharya and directed by Kaushik Sen. This evocative production delves deep into the corrosive nature of unchecked ambition and the haunting burden of guilt. With Kaushik Sen embodying Macbeth and Reshmi Sen as Lady Macbeth, the play explores the fragile boundaries of morality and madness. As prophecy ignites desire and power consumes conscience, the narrative unfolds into a psychological descent that questions the very fabric of human intent. A gripping theatrical experience that resonates with modern anxieties while preserving Shakespeare’s tragic intensity.

23rd June 2026, Tuesday, 6.30 PM | Tapan Theatre, Kolkata
Mangolik Presents “Manush Bhoot”
Playwright & Direction: Samir Biswas
Language: Bengali

“Manush Bhoot” unfolds a darkly intriguing tale around Botokeshto, a man mistakenly presumed lost by his own family. After the completion of ritualistic rites, a shocking turn of events brings him back into their lives in the most unexpected manner, leaving everyone stunned and unsettled. As rumours spread and fear grips the surroundings, a village exorcist is summoned—only to mistake Botokeshto for a ghost and collapse in terror. Seizing the moment, Botokeshto devises a curious game, blurring the boundaries between man and ghost. What begins as confusion soon spirals into a gripping interplay of fear, wit, and deception, where reality itself becomes questionable. “Manush Bhoot” transforms this eerie premise into a compelling exploration of belief, perception, and the thin line between the living and the supernatural.

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On this International Yoga Day, let us embrace a shared rhythm of breath, mindfulness, and inner peace—a collective aspiration that transcends boundaries and connects us through the universal pursuit of wellness.

As cultures, communities, and individuals come together, we celebrate not only physical health but also compassion, resilience, and the profound interconnectedness of life. May yoga inspire us to live with greater awareness, purpose, and harmony—with ourselves, with others, and with the world around us.

Happy International Yoga Day! 🌿✨