Plays, Books and Writing
Theatre Across Borders
A philosophical memoir and collection of essays exploring the creation and perception of theater across diverse cultural, political, and geographical landscapes. The book draws on the author's global experiences to examine how performance acts as a tool for both political reflection and community healing.
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Pah-La
"I just lit up. I did not burn" In a remote Tibetan village, Deshar, a young runaway has disowned her father Tsering and become a Buddhist nun. In Lhasa, Chinese Commander Deng is working for the future of the country, unable to meet the needs of his wife and daughter. When Deshar carries out an act of defiance it reverberates across the whole country and a new freedom struggle is born with life changing consequences for Deshar, Deng and their families. "Tell that girl, she has changed Tibet forever." Pah-la , based on real stories during the 2008 Lhasa riots, is an examination of the future of non-violence., Based on real stories during the 2008 Lhasa riots, Pah-la is an examination of the future of non-violence.
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Abhishek Majumdar: Collected Plays
An anthology of contemporary dramatic literature published by Bloomsbury Publishing under its Methuen Drama imprint. The volume compiles five full-length scripts written by Indian playwright and director Abhishek Majumdar, featuring an introduction by philosopher Sundar Sarukkai.
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Djinns of Eidgah
Ashrafi and Bilal are orphaned siblings stranded and defined by the troubles in Kashmir. 18 year old Bilal is the pride of the region, part of a teenage football team set for great heights, and pushed to the limits by the violence around them. Haunted by hope, his sister is caught in the past, and Bilal is torn between escaping the myths of war and the cycles of resistance. Interweaving true stories and testimonies with Islamic storytelling, the play paints a magical portrait of a generation of radicalised kids, and a beautiful landscape lost to conflict.
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Harlesden High Street
Karim, Rehaan and Ammi are first and second generation Pakistani immigrants trying to build a life in Harlesden, north-west London. Another day on the high street and business is bad. Karim needs to save for Ammi's operation and time is running out. Rehaan wants to marry Firoza, though who would take a man with such prospects? Something has to change, and soon. What hope is there when all you can sell is toilet roll and jackfruit? Written in verse, Harlesden High Street is a witty, carefully observed play about what a home is worth and what it costs to keep one.
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Abhishek Majumdar: Collected Plays
An anthology of contemporary dramatic literature published by Bloomsbury Publishing under its Methuen Drama imprint. The volume compiles five full-length scripts written by Indian playwright and director Abhishek Majumdar, featuring an introduction by philosopher Sundar Sarukkai.