Nigel Akkara brings children with autism, down syndrome to his theatre therapy production

After working with transgender artistes, theatre workers from the sex-worker community, those who are recovering from addiction and other special causes, nigel Akkara is all set to bring a brand new production, Chup Chap charlie with a host of children who suffer from autism and down syndrom. Through his All Theatre Workshop, the actor will start the workshop with these children. Besides the children, Nigel Akkara, Devlina Kumar and other celebrities too will take part on stage. The final production is set to be staged in September this year.


“We have planned to develop the script as we take the children through theatre therapy workshops. Based on their ability to learn, we will design the play. Some children might need speech therapy, some have mobility issues. We will have to work with them keenly before we can stage the final production,” Nigel told us.


While

Jahar das

will be directing the show,

Pragyo Dutta

will compose the music and Durnibar will sing. The script of the play is penned by Ipsita, who is also a mother of a specially abled child. “Throughout the production process, we will have

a Psychological Advisor

, Dr Manisha Bhattacharya. It is an ambitious project. The title of the play is also a tribute to

Charlie Chaplin

, whose silent films comment on the surroundings like nothing else does,” Nigel said.