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THEATRE ADDA
September 2025 Edition
Remembering Jibanananda Das
Alliance Française du Bengale,
Shudrka Hyderabad &
Culture Monks proudly present the Theatre Adda September session,
“Remembering Jibanananda Das”.
Join us as we honor and celebrate the timeless poetry of Jibanananda Das
through a thought-provoking lecture and a special performance illuminating his enduring relevance and poetic vision.
| Date: | September 1, 2025 |
| Time: | 6:30 pm |
| Venue: | Alliance Française du Bengale, 57A Park Street, Park Mansions, Gate-3, Flat-15, Kolkata-700016 |
| Entry: | Free & Open to All (Entry upon registration) |
Lecture
Jibanananda: From the Pages to the Screen
By Prof. Sanjoy Mukhopadhyay
Performance
Rather than a chronological retelling, this play explores the evolution and profound depth of Jibanananda Das’s literary universe.
Phiribar Poth Nai forgoes conventional narration to contemplate an oeuvre layered with growing opacity and poetic resonance over time. It weaves together poems of similar titles across eras and publications—illuminating stylistic and lexical nuances by cross-referencing his poetry with fiction, essays, letters, and the critiques of his contemporaries.
This production stands as a heartfelt tribute to Jibanananda Das—the humanist and reclusive visionary, whose writing captured the raw truths of existence with honesty and quiet grace.
His unique syntax, deep reverence for nature, surreal images of the mundane, and rich symbolism have established him as a true pioneer of modern poetry.
Conceived by Shudrka Hyderabad in 2024 to mark his 125th birth anniversary, Phiribar Poth Nai is a poetic homage to a writer whose relevance and resonance deepen with each passing year.
- Actors: Souravi, Swapan, Sohini
- Light Design: Jaydeep
- Music Design: Abhimonyu
- Stage Design: Monali & Swapan
- Singer: Anindya
- Play & Direction: Swapan Mondal
About Shudrka Hyderabad
Founded in 2004, Shudrka Hyderabad is a multilingual theatre collective rooted in Hyderabad, operating under the Shudrka Hyderabad Shilpitirtha Trust. Over nearly two decades, the collective has produced impactful works in Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, and English, engaging with both classic and contemporary themes.
From its inception, Shudrka embraced a socially conscious mission—taking theatre to diverse communities and often staging rural and folk performances with limited resources. Over time, it has evolved by expanding its repertoire, innovating with new forms, and consistently breaking stylistic boundaries.
Core Mission Highlights:
- Bold experimentation across drama, music, and text while maintaining accessibility
- Developing a physical performance technique inspired by diverse traditions
- Reimagining classics for modern audiences
- Fostering young and interdisciplinary theatre makers
- Cultivating flexible, forward-thinking performers
- Addressing urgent social themes through every production
Shudrka Hyderabad has participated in numerous national festivals and international conferences. Its members have presented at the University of Austria, trained at the University of Kent, and joined renowned workshops like Kaimera and LaMaMa Umbria.
About Theatre Adda
Theatre Adda is a monthly session devoted to discourse and creative experimentation in theatre and allied arts. Jointly organized by Alliance Française du Bengale & Culture Monks for over a decade, it offers a dynamic space for innovation, collaboration, and vibrant performance.