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PORTRAIT OF A LADY "Katijabai of Karmali Terrace"
‘Khatijabai of Karmali Terrace' takes us through a woman's life from her childhood, loss of her parents, being passed around relatives, her marriage and her rise to being the family matriarch. The monologue surprised me with its powerful actor, the authenticity with which her voice changed while she was chewing paan and the quiver that entered it during old age. The actor painted some very vivid images, including some of her reciting poetry as a child and her descriptions of house parties. Adapted to fit the Indian context, the original set in Singapore and called ‘Emily of Emerald Hill', the story seems to speak of human behaviour and its complexities that are common to most cultures and societies. The play was captivating for most of its length, dipping slightly midway where it got repetitive and struggled to move forward. The lighting design was very effective. The play was worth watching for it managed to recreate an era we have only heard of.
DHIYA KURIAKOSE
Annanagar East
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