Hans Kaushik

When her son told her he wanted a train-themed party for his sixth birthday, Vandana Chordia thought she would try something different.

Two short plays on urban related issues will be performed in the city on Monday. Pied Piper, by students of MOP Vaishnav College, a satire based on the classic German fable, ‘The Pied Piper’ deals with the confused culture that is prevalent in today’s society.

This summer, your child can soak up the sun and the sea, while also exploring their creative streak, as Deepti Chavan, a surf instructor from Kovalam, Chennai, is calling out to kids aged 8 and 13 for a summer camp that makes the best of indoors and outdoors.

The Dramaturgy symposium curated by actor and director Kirtana Kumar promises to be the most exciting theatre event this season

The musical seems to be getting popular in Chennai. This year alone, four musicals have been staged and we have another three to look forward to.

When they hear the title 'Chevalier', the first person most people remember is actor Sivaji Ganesan. Then there's legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray," says artist, theatre veteran and president of Alliance Francaise of Madras, Pravin Kannanur. "But I'm instantly reminded of the two people from my field of work who were awarded the Chevalier - Nirupama Nityanandan and Velu Viswanadhan - both remarkable artists, and both working out of France."

Ponniyin Selvan, a play based on the historic novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy, was brought to the Coimbatore stage on Thursday by Chennai-based theatre group Magic Lantern.

Carpenters are busy at work, labouring to create part of a staircase. People are scattered around the grounds behind the Cooptex showroom in Egmore. A young girl strides around, rehearsing her lines. Inside the hall nearby, the ramparts of a fortress slowly take shape.