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Good old theatre is here to tell many a story

Madhur Tankha

NEW DELHI: Arvind Gaur, who heads the Delhi-based theatre group Asmita Art Group, has carved a niche for himself in the country's theatre circle. Now he is organising a series of plays, all directed by him, here in the Capital beginning this Saturday.

Presenting a combination of legal and poetic justice is the play "Court Martial" that will be staged at Shri Ram Centre on Saturday. The play is about a young Army recruit Ram Chander, who is tried for murdering one of his officers and injuring another.

Dealing with the sensitive issue of child abuse is "30 Days In September" that will be staged at the same venue on Sunday. Endeavouring to lift the veil of silence that surrounds child abuse and address the issue, the play focuses on the trauma of Mala who lives with the haunting memories of her abused past.

"Operation Three Star" revolves round a maniac who unmasks the criminal folly of the law-enforcing agency in its attempt to cover up heinous action. It will be staged at Main Park in Timarpur on Sunday. The protagonist ridicules the police for its shaky case and forces it to re-enact the situation that leads to the suicide of a terrorist under its custody.

"Court Martial" will be staged again at India Habitat on April 21 and 22.

"Mote Ram Ka Satyagraha" is a satire with all the elements of a musical. It will be shown at India Habitat Centre on April 28 and 29. On the surface, the play appears to be a simple story about a Brahmin from the temple town of Banaras. However, there is more to it then meets the eye. It deals with larger issues of the relationship between religion and politics.

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