The etymology of the word 'Aside' dates back to the 14th century, Middle English, meaning 'one side' or 'to the side.' It was popularised by the 15th-century Elizabethan dramatists in the Renaissance period, who used it to share comments, expressions, secrets, and humorous and witty remarks directly to the audience without involving the characters on the stage.
A scene is like the building blocks of any play. Several scenes are woven together form an act, and several acts are interlaced to form a play. It's like a short-break where the production team change the settings of the stage, such as the placement of props. It's used when the location changes from one place to another.
'Any play is a dynamic entity'–aptly gets reflected in the play Ghalib in Delhi! I came across the play Ghalib in Delhi multiple times when I started my theatre-hopping journey back in 2022, until I finally watched it on October 4, 2025. It is interesting to note that I watched the first commercial play, Big … Continue reading Play Review: Ghalib in Delhi
A dilapidated house-like structure on the stage. Things are littered here and there in the room. A part of the stage consists of a kitchen where a vessel is kept on the stove, covered by a plate.
Watching puppets perform is the same as watching humans. The only difference is, puppets perform at the stage whereas human in real. Before I begin this post, I pay my sincere gratitude to Dr Kiran Seth and his initiative SPIC MACAY (Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth)- a noble step toward … Continue reading The Art of Puppetry: Dadi Pudumjee’s Marionette Theatre
I have been fascinated by this folk play since I read about it, and I have had the ardent desire to watch its staging. Luckily, I got the chance to watch it while I was pursuing my 'Theatre Appreciation Course' at the National School of Drama (NSD). The year I pursued my course (2025), it … Continue reading Bidesiya: Insights into Bihar’s Folk Theatre
One of the trends most commonly found in modern theatres is to take any popular novels or stories and enact them as a play. This is a good way to ensure a houseful audience because, in our country, people are often hesitant to try something new. Hence, using existing popular plays/novels or stories already give … Continue reading Theatre Adaptations: Manto’s Stories on Stage
To encourage viewership on stage, I've decided to write honest reviews of whatever play I watch so that it'll be easy for you to plan for a theatrical performance on weekends. Also, I'll suggest everyone at least visit the theatre not to watch a movie but a theatrical play and see the actors in Flesh … Continue reading Engaging Satirical Comedy Play: Tajmahal ka Tender at NSD
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