December 2020 - Arts Calendar for Children & Young People

This month we are featuring three online theatre festivals for children: 

• The Hyderabad Children’s Theatre Festival 
• ‘Fairytales Retold’ by Tram Arts Trust
• 'Pitara International TYA Festival by i-entertainment

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HYDERABAD CHILDREN’S THEATRE FESTIVAL 2020

https://insider.in/go/hyderabad-childrens-theatre-festival-2020

5^th & 6^th December (multiple timings) 'MURGI YA ANDA?'

Written and directed by Dhanendra Kawade

Produced by Swangvale Theatre, Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh

 

12^th & 13^th December (multiple timings) 'ONCE UPON A TIDE'

Directed by Art Apart

Produced by Art Apart & ThinkArts

Language: English

Age: Ages 5+

 

19^th & 20^th December (multiple timings) ‘SAME SAME SAME SAME’

Written & Directed by Ratnabali Bhattacharjee

Produced by Habijabi Productions

Language: English

Age: 8+

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TRAM ARTS TRUST

FAIRYTALES RETOLD

A Virtual Object Theatre Festival

https://insider.in/fairytales-retold---a-virtual-object-theatre-festival/event

3 new plays, by 3 new artists, that we are so excited with...even if we say so ourselves!

You watch 3 cool plays, from the comfort of your homes, AND you get to support artists in need of financial assistance due to the pandemic

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I-ENTERTAINMENT’S

PITARA INTERNATIONAL TYA FESTIVAL

Featuring a selection of plays from Ireland, South Korea and India

https://www.facebook.com/pitaratya

19^th to 23^rd December

For school bookings contact pitaratya@gmail.com

For donor passes visit insider.in

 

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Theatre companies and arts organisations you can follow for performances, workshops and arts engagements for children, young people, educators and theatre practitioners:

Crea Shakthi, Chennai http://creashakthi.com/

IAPAR India, Pune http://iapar.org/

Katkatha Puppet Arts Trust, New Delhi https://www.facebook.com/katkathapuppetry

Mirrow Workshops, Kolkata https://www.facebook.com/mirrorworkshops

Sphere Arts Education, Mumbai https://www.facebook.com/sphereartseducation

The Creative Arts Academy, Kolkata https://www.facebook.com/tcacalcutta

The School Library Project by Theatre Professionals Education, Mumbai

https://www.facebook.com/theschoollibraryproject

The Tadpole Repertory, New Delhi https://www.facebook.com/tadpolerep

ThinkArts, Kolkata http://www.thinkarts.co.in/

Wild Strawberry, Kolkata https://www.facebook.com/WildStrawberry.Arts

PERFORMING ARTS CLUB 2014-15

Gillo Theatre Repertory's

PERFORMING ARTS CLUB 2014-15

A  year-round performing arts club for children between 7 and 12 years. Starts in Sept 2014.

Conducted by Mumbai's only company dedicated to Theatre for Young Audiences.

For further info please visit

http://gillogilehri.blogspot.in/p/saturday-drama-club.html

Venue:

Bright Sparks - Centre for Creative Learning

11 & 12, Shah and Nahar Industrial Estate
Dr E Moses Road, Worli (Near Furniturewala)
Mumbai - 400018

Ph: 9820346210

Office is open from 10am to 6pm (Sundays closed) 

Registration dates:

Registration starts on 7th August 2014.

Last date to register is 7th Sept 2014. 

Saturday Drama Club 2012 DAY ONE

Sat 11 Aug 2012
Day One

Today we had our first session with the new batch for 2012-13. So far there are 11 children in the group and we are hoping for a few more participants by the time we have our second session (25th Aug).
Three hours of games that explored physical expression was not something the children had expected. Not sure what their parents had told them about the drama club, the children were definitely thrilled. We also had 8 artistes from Gillo Theatre Repertory who participated in the session. The important note being that adults and children took part as equals, not as teachers and students.

I forgot that the session is till 7pm and wound up the day at sharp 6.30pm. Children were visibly and vocally disappointed, but thrilled when we told them there is another half hour! Maybe if I had planned this it would have not worked!

Now we are all eagerly waiting for our next session. There is a lot in store ahead, from shadowplay to puppetry and masks and much more.
Also excited about involving the parents early on as participants, so they can 'touch and feel' the experience of the workshop.
That's it for now.
Keep visiting this blog for updates :)

Shaili Sathyu
Artistic Director
Gillo Theatre Repertory

Discounted Theatre tickets for children from NGO-run centres and special schools in Mumbai

MAKING THEATRE ACCESSIBLE

Gillo is performing the following 4 shows for children, in May, this summer in Mumbai:

FRI 11 MAY, 6.30 pm

SUAR CHALA SPACE KO

in Hindi / for 5 to 12 year age group
at EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE NCPA, Nariman Point

SAT 12 MAY, 6.30 pm

KYUN-KYUN LADKI

in Hindi / for 5 to 12 year age group
at EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE NCPA, Nariman Point

WED 23 MAY, 4 pm & 7 pm

KYUN-KYUN LADKI

in Hindi / for 5 to 12 year age group

at PRITHVI THEATRE, Juhu

Suar Chala Space Ko is a hilarious play about a smelly pig and his friends who travel to outer space! Then a sudden encounter with aliens lands them in a big mess.The story touches upon friendship, adventure, owning up to your mistakes, taking responsibility and of course the “swine flu”!

Kyun-Kyun Ladki is based on Mahashweta Devi’s well known picture-storybook, Why-Why Girl and celebrates the thrill of ‘WHY?’ It is the story of Moyna and at the same time the story of so many children, all who always ask the question ‘Why?’ Performed through dance, movement and live music, the play shows glimpses of their lives and of their minds. 

Gillo would like to offer children from NGOs in Mumbai the opportunity to visit the theatre and watch our plays. We can offer a maximum of 50 seats per show for children from NGOs / Schools for children with special needs. The children will also get a chance to interact with the actors after the show.

The NGO shall be charged a token amount of Rs.25/- per ticket for children. (Actual Price for public is between Rs.200 and Rs.300 per ticket)

We request interested NGOs to let us know if they would like to bring their children to our shows. Please send us details of which show you are interested in and how many tickets are needed. We will then revert to you with a confirmation on the same.

Please also note that:

This is offer is only for Registered NGO's within Mumbai city.

Tickets for NGOs will be issued by GILLO. Please do not directly contact the Prithvi or NCPA Office.

Allottment of tickets shall be on first come first served basis.

The NGO must make its own arrangements to bring the children to the theatre and take them back to their homes.

Adults accompanying the children shall need to purchase tickets at full rate. 

Payment of Rs.25/- per child should be made at latest 2 days before the show, or else the discounted seats may be unavailable.

Email us at gillo.gilehri@gmail.com

Schedule of shows for Summer 2011

All shows are in Hindi and target age is 5 to 12 years (adults are also welcome)!

MAY 2011
SAT 14 May 4pm	SUAR CHALA SPACE KO at MYSORE ASSOCIATION, Matunga (E) Booking opens 20 April (Tkts Rs. 150 & Rs.100)
TUE 17 May 4pm & 7pm	SUAR CHALA SPACE KO at PRITHVI THEATRE, Juhu Booking opens 20 April (Tkts Rs.150)
WED 18 May 4pm & 7pm	KYUN KYUN LADKI (premiere shows) at PRITHVI THEATRE, Juhu Booking opens 20 April (Tkts Rs.150)
SAT 21 May 4pm	SUAR CHALA SPACE KO NCPA Godrej Dance Academy, Nariman Point Booking opens 9 May for NCPA members & 12 May for public (Tkts Rs. 250 & Rs.150)
SUN 22 May 4pm	KYUN KYUN LADKI NCPA Godrej Dance Academy, Nariman Point Booking opens 9 May for NCPA members & 12 May for public (Tkts Rs. 250 & Rs.150)
JUNE 2011
WED 8 June 4pm	KYUN KYUN LADKI BHARATIYA VIDYA BHAVAN, Chowpatty Booking opens 20 April (Tkts Rs. 200, Rs.150, Rs.100)

Online booking for all venues at www.bookmyshow.com

Home delivery Ph: 39895050
For bulk booking (minimum 25 tickets) call Ishita at 9167000458
Note: Dates and timings are subject to change