Tesseract: A grand visual spectacle on stage

When different art forms converge, they create an experience that is as evocative as it is memorable. Tesseract: The Geometry of Truth, presented by The Times of India, unfolds as a rich interplay of performance and philosophy. Through its layered storytelling and striking presentation, it invites audiences to look beyond the surface and reflect on the complexities of reality and human understanding.The performance left a profound impression, prompting several prominent voices from the cultural and entertainment world to share their reflections. Here’s what they had to say: Everyone needs to see this show: Suniel Shetty I loved the setting and the sheer scale of Tesseract. The storytelling kept me on the edge of my seat, and the visuals captured the journey of how news has evolved over the years and how, as humans, we perceive it today. Everyone needs to see this show. When something like this comes from a legacy house like The Times of India, it carries a different authenticity. The actors, the squad and the choreography were outstanding. The reactions from the audience felt so real and powerful. A truly memorable experience!It’s fascinating to explore truth and what it means: Fardeen Khan Several moments stood out. In many ways, the choreography felt like a tribute to choreography down the ages. And Shiamak — no one does it like he does. It’s such a complicated subject to direct and communicate, and I’m still absorbing a lot of what I witnessed. It’s fascinating to explore truth and what it means. The show was artistically beautiful.It’s a thought-provoking experience: Poonam Dhillon Watching Tesseract was an absolute treat and an unexpectedly thought-provoking experience. The glamour, the costumes, the music, the dance performances, the lights and the laser effects were all par excellence. But what truly amazed me was the initial journey through the past years of history of TOI. It truly reflects the idea of a four-dimensional space: Hariharan From the very first moment, it is an extraordinary amalgamation of music, art, dance, acting and technology. It brings together all the elements of the performing arts, creating an experience that almost transports you to another dimension. The script itself feels like a web - intricate, layered and interconnected. In many ways, it truly reflects the idea of a four-dimensional space. The experience is so varied and unconventional, yet everything ultimately comes together seamlessly. It is incredibly beautiful and intricate in its thought and conception. The theme was truly inspiring: Siddharth Roy Kapur It was a wonderful watch. Anything that Shiamak does is always spectacular. The theme was truly inspiring and it was a visual delight.It asks you to question the nature of truth: Kabir Bedi Tesseract is a spectacular show. It has song and dance, and it also makes you think and question the nature of truth. At one stage, you’re thinking about deeper things, and at another, you are entertained in the most wonderful and imaginative way with tremendous performers. The most touching moment for me was when they performed to the song She’s Always A Woman To Me. It was so human, real and heartfelt.The scale & quality of the production are remarkable: Gulshan Grover It is truly fantastic! The scale and quality of the production are remarkable. The performances are powerful, music is captivating, and the storytelling is beautifully crafted. What makes it even more special are the dramatic glimpses into the rich history of The Times of India. It is inspiring to see history come alive on stage with such creativity and passion. This amalgamation of brilliant music, dance and great writing is outstanding: Tara Sutaria I really enjoyed it, not only because my sister, Pia is performing and is wonderful in the show, but also because my uncle Shiamak (Davar) has put together such beautiful dance pieces. The amalgamation of such brilliant music, dance and great writing is outstanding. Deciphering what truth can mean to all of us is quite exciting, as well.It gives us a reality check: Aahana Kumra It is mind bending, visually beautiful and also gives us a reality check. The show beautifully showcases the intersection of the past, present and the future. It connects with you deeply. The performances were electric. Shiamak Davar has been my guru and teacher. He is so passionate about everything he does and it reflects in the show.The team behind the show has done a remarkable job: Ranveer Brar Tesseract is a beautifully scripted show with dance performances woven seamlessly into the narrative. Language can often be limiting, and writing a script in English makes the task even more challenging, but this one has been put together very well. The team behind the show has done a remarkable job. The performances were truly impressive and it was thoroughly entertaining.It was electrifying: Sudhanshu Pandey I would say it is a piece of art of another level. We’ve seen a lot, but this was truly a different experience. It was electrifying!The way they showed the inception of TOI was so beautiful: Madhur Bhandarkar The whole world is so beautifully created in Tesseract, and the way they showed the inception of The Times of India was so beautiful. The effort in putting together such a grand show is commendable. Tesseract is a world-class musical: JD Majethia Tesseract is a world-class musical, truly entertaining, with a take home message about our lives in the age of AI. This musical talks about the importance of truth and its various dimensions. It was a great experience. It’s fascinating to explore truth and what it means: Prachee Shah Paandya Tesseract: The Geometry of Truth was a spectacular show and beautifully conceptualised. The way it has been put together is truly phenomenal. From the choreography and the performers to the costumes, props, LED screens, text and music, everything on stage flows seamlessly from one emotion to another.Tesseract: The Geometry of Truth is running at the National Centre for Performing Arts (NCPA), Mumbai, till March 22