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Wari : A collection of stories from the pages of life
Date : June 25 2016

Wari : A collection of stories from the pages of life



Wari is an evening of storytelling event where five artists will perform and narrate folk stories from different time zones. This is the formal launch of the event in Delhi and there will be new editions in the next few months. The idea is to revive storytelling for all age groups and not have them limited only for children. The idea of Wari has its roots in a dream to bridge the gap between the Northeast and the rest of the country, which remain far apart so long as any cultural and ideological exchange is concerned. Like strangers in the same land.

Wari is an Octave Foundation initiative, an NGO that is working to promote an exchange of art and culture in an attempt to blur the borders.

Event page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/924663917642327/

WARI - Program Brief

Rediscovering the art of storytelling for adults and children. One of its kind, curated show of five fascinating stories translated and adapted from different times and cultures performed by Abhinav Sabyasachi, Ankit Chadha, Anuja Jaiman (Dir. by Saif Ali) and Rishabh Mittal (Dir. by Shruti Sharma) and Vipin Heero

Curated by Nicky Chandam (Hindustani/90 mins)

1. Gupp

Through this Manipuri tale (preceded by a Jewish story), we see how the oral tradition rests upon the teller's ability to stretch the narrative. Enjoy the richness of folk by listening to this contest of wits. | Language: Urdu | Duration: 20 mins

Adapted in Urdu by: Nicky Chandam & Ankit Chadha

Presenter: Ankit Chadha is a Delhi-based storyteller, and has been working with Mahmood Farooqui to revive Dastangoi since 2010. His writing varies from biographical accounts of Sufi poets like Amir Khusrau and Kabir to modern adaptations of folk tales passed through oral tradition. His first book for children, My Gandhi Story is a national award winner.

2. Chaar Paheliyaan

A tale about justice and defying power, this is an adaptation from a story titled Saat Baras Ki Bitiya from Roosi Lok Kathayein, a Russian folk tale book. | Language: Hindustani |
Duration: 20 mins
Adapted for the stage by: Anuja Jaiman and Saif Ali
Directed by: Saif Ali

Anuja Jaiman is a Delhi based actor and a freelance editor. Born in Dehradun, she worked as a journalist for a decade and has recently turned towards theatre to pursue acting full time. She is presently learning and exploring Improv under the tutelage of theatre practitioner and actor Saif Ali.

Saif Ali started his acting career in San Francisco. His performance repertoire includes theatre of various kinds including improvised, scripted, experimental and immersive theatre (and dinner theatre!). He performed lead roles in David Mamet's Sexual Perversity in Chicago at the Beverly Hills Playhouse of San Francisco theatre (dir. Rob Zimmerman) and Feisal Alkazi's Noor at the BRAVA theatre.

3. Swar

A tale about realising dreams and coming to terms with the forces that are against it. Swar takes you through the story of its decision in the darkest of time. | Language: Hindustani |
Duration: 20 mins
Concept, Co-Devised and Performed by: Rishabh Mittal
Co-devised and Directed by: Shruti

Rishabh Mittal is an actor, voice over artist and a writer based in Noida - Delhi NCR. He is a budding freelance actor, writer, director, singer and a show host. He also does Improv theatre.

Shruti is a theatre director, actor, facilitator and co-founder of the Delhi group "T for Theatre". She works with 'STEP Trust', a Delhi based NGO and freelances with many theatre groups.

4. Lal Pan Ki Begum

An amusing tale by Phanishwar Nath ‘Renu’. It is set in Bihar about a couple going to watch a Nach (dance theatre) in a village fair and the complications that arise in their relationship because of inevitable delay. | Language: Hindi/Bhojpuri | Duration: 20 mins

Presenter: Abhinav Sabyasachi is the founder of 'Paltan', a theatre and art group. He is originally from Bihar and has been doing extensive theatre with groups like IPTA, 'Sansaptak', Sehar Theatre Group. He has done plays in Hindi, Bengali, English, Maithili, Urdu and French. He also conducts theatre workshops. Abhinav is also a freelance journalist, writer, a published poet and a painter.

5. Guest artist – Vipin Heero

Vipin Heero is a singer, songwriter and composer with a unique style of his own. He is trained in classical guitar and has carved a niche for himself with the songs he writes, often amusingly based on daily life situations! He is also an actor and has appeared on television. Vipin also sings the poetry of Kabir.

Sutradhar:

Preeti Agarwal Mehta is a freelance actor and writer. She works with disadvantaged children and youth at the NGO, Karm Marg.

Curator:

Nicky Chandam is an avid chronicler of arts through her photographs and words. Originally from Manipur, now based in Delhi, she is the Founder Director of Octave Foundation which aims to connect North Eastern India with the rest of India through the medium of art and cultural exchanges

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