Writing in English for the Indian Stage

A Fireside Chat with Prof. Vijay Padaki, Trustee Emeritus, Bangalore Little Theatre Foundation

Prof Padaki, besides being part of the founding faculty of IIM Bangalore and a tenured Professor there, is an internationally recognized theatre educator, having written over 50 original plays in English. He will talk about the challenges in writing and performing in the English language in India, based on the long experience of Bangalore Little Theatre in new play development. The talk, illustrated with excerpts from plays, will be of interest to all followers of original writing in the English language in India.

Chair: Dr Anuradha Kapur, former Director, National School of Drama