The scenario easily represents a dichotomy in Mumbai. There’s a Marathi theatre festival, Nataknaama (with seven plays being staged over three days), starting from today at Prithvi theatre. And until last afternoon, the ticket sales were zero.
This, given that Marathi theatre is, and always has been, so alive and kicking in the city, comes as a shock.
After much passing of messages, friends began pitching in and tickets began to be sold, yet at a snail’s pace.
The reason, according to theatergoers, is the location. Marathi theatre audiences don’t go to Prithvi theatre, seems to be the consensus.
Apparently, there’s a strong cultural association with traditionally Marathi theatre staging halls, and it’s strong enough to deter people from going elsewhere.
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This, given that Marathi theatre is, and always has been, so alive and kicking in the city, comes as a shock.
After much passing of messages, friends began pitching in and tickets began to be sold, yet at a snail’s pace.
The reason, according to theatergoers, is the location. Marathi theatre audiences don’t go to Prithvi theatre, seems to be the consensus.
Apparently, there’s a strong cultural association with traditionally Marathi theatre staging halls, and it’s strong enough to deter people from going elsewhere.
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To be very frank, i came to know about this just now on katta. I think i will be going for one of the shows.
Two things though.
1. There is hardly any publicity .. is this part of mumbai festival going on. If not then why there are no hoardings and all. Where is Vikas .. why he is not taking up this problem instead of protesting against FM
2. I can bet if this would have been at sahitya sangha mandir or shivaji mandir or even damodar .. it would have been hit.
Kiranavare,
if you tremble at every injustice, you are a comrade of mine. Think about it.
BTW, didn't the Marathi papers advertise this? Or is it you don't read Marathi newspapers? Didn't Mumbai Marathi newspapers advetise this?
BTW, how many people you know still subscribe to Marathi newspapers?
I am sure North Indians suppressed this news.
Asthipanjar...are you a North Indian by any chance?
No Vikasji. I am a bangladeshi muslim, living in slums and generally trying to destroy the country.