Perch, a theatre group based in Chennai is hosting a play for children titled ‘Jujubee’ this weekend and next weekend at two venues in Chennai. The play is in Tanglish (Tamil mixed with English, popularly used by young people) and has an interesting storyline to charm both children, young adults and the grown-ups who love fun.
The story of the play is of an evil ruler and his royal bird, played out by actors with puppets, masks and innovative props. The king lays out new rules for every full moon. The problems caused by these rules to all the living beings in the kingdom and how three thieves save the kingdom forms the rest of the story
Children are encouraged to converse and participate with the actors on stage at several points while the play is on. Vedanth Bharadwaj, young guitarist,singer and composer, has set music for this play.
Dates and venues:
On June 9 and 10, 2012 at 6 p.m. At Goethe Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan, 4, Rutland Gate, 5th Street, Nungambakkam. Phone: 28331314
On June 16 and 17, 2012 at 6 p.m. At Spaces, 1, Elliots Beach Road, Besant Nagar.
Phone: 98410 99435