Rangbhoomi Spaces
| Formation | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | Theatre group |
| Location | |
| Website | rangbhoomispaces.com |
Rangbhoomi Spaces is a theatre located in Hyderabad. It is a versatile venue used for theatre, live performances, events, workshops, seminars, poetry, dance, and music. It was inaugurated on December 20, 2020.[1][2]
The establishment of Rangbhoomi Spaces has been a two-year dream for Jay Jha, who is also founder of the KissaGo Theatre Group, along with Prashant Singh Jadon ,Sanjeev Acharya and Preksha Trivedi. The theatre group called, Storyboard Productions and Surabhi Santosh provide technical support for sound and lighting.[3] And Kajol Dubey poses as the Executive Producer of the venue.
Rangbhoomi Spaces features an indoor, air-cooled, and sound-proof auditorium with proscenium-style seating and advanced LED lighting. The venue is attached to a cafeteria that offers snacks like samosas, chai, and nimbu paani. A concealed console hub ensures that technicians do not distract the audience.[4]
They have produced various original plays as well as adaptations in Telugu, Hindi, Marathi, Kannada and English,[5] including plays by Manav Kaul, namely Chuhal,[6] Natak Baste Aahe, Prekshakani Kshama Karavi,[7] etc.
Sainikpuri Chapter of Rangbhoomi Spaces
[edit]Along with the Rangbhoomi Spaces in Gachibowli, they opened a second branch in Sainikpuri. Supported and co-founded by artist Sneha Lata Prasad [8] and theatre actor/director Jay Jha and Preksha Trivedi, the Sanikpuri branch of the Rangbhoomi Spaces was inaugurated on Valentine's Day, 2024 with the play, Banerjee Babu.[9]
Productions
[edit]| YEAR | NAME | LANGUAGE | WRITER | DIRECTOR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ismat Ek Aurat | Hindi | Sutradhar | Vinay Verma | Presented by Sutradhar |
| 2023 | Chuhal | Telugu | Manav Kaul | Pallavi Verma | Presented by Hyderabad-based ensemble Kriti Stories and Kissago Theatre.[10] |
| 2023 | Natak Baste Ahe | Marathi | VV Shriwadkar | Suhas Barve | Soham Theatre's homage to Marathi theatre |
| 2023 | Prekshakani Kshama Karavi | Marathi | Vasant Sabnis | Suhas Barve | Soham Theatre's homage to Marathi theatre |
| 2023 | The Seagull | English | Anton Chekhov | Jay Jha | Presented by KissaGo Theatre.[11] |
| 2022 | The Pillowman | English | Martin McDonagh | Sandeep tadi | Presented by Preksha Theatre Company and Storyboard Productions[12] |
| 2023 | Gudilo Panchyati | Telugu | P.L Deshpande | Jay Jha | Presented by KissaGo Theatre [13] |
| 2021 | New Bombay Tailors | Telugu | Shaikh John Basheer | Presented by BStudios[14] | |
| 2020 | Udhaar Ka Pati | Hindi | Vanmala Bhawalkar | Jay Jha | Presented by Preksha Theatre Company and Kissago Theatre[15] |
| 2023 | Kaun Salim Kiski Anarkali | Hindi | Hassan Zaidi | Faraz Khan | Presented by Blackbox Productions[16] |
| 2023 | Manam Theatre Festival | Multiple Languages | Multiple | Multiple | Presented by Popsicle Productions[17] |
| 2022 | Shakkar Ke Paanch Daane | Hindi | Manav Kaul | Jay Jha | Presented by Kissago Theatre[18] |
| 2023 | Birdsong | Telugu | Ranjani Sivakumar | Ranjani Sivakumar | Presented by Ranjani Sivakumar[19] |
| 2023 | First Crack | Telugu/English | Tanikella Bharani | Sandeep tadi | Presented by Preksha Theatre Company[20] |
| 2024 | Jaal | Hindi | Annie Zaiddi | Jay Jha | Presented by Preksha Theatre Company |
| 2024 | The Open Couple | English | Dario Fo's | Faraz | Presented by La Compagnie Dramatique[21] |
| 2024 | Salma Deewani | Deccani | Bhagyashree Tarke | Bhagyashree Tarke | Presented by Rangbhoomi Spaces |
References
[edit]- ^ "Rangbhoomi Spaces Is Hyderabad's New Cultural Space | The Theatre Times". Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Murthy, Neeraja (16 November 2023). "Rangbhoomi Spaces in Hyderabad set to celebrate its third anniversary in". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Murthy, Neeraja (14 March 2024). "Rangbhoomi by Sneha Arts is new cultural space in Hyderabad". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Veronica, Shreya (3 March 2022). "Theatre artiste Jay Jha speaks about founding Rangbhoomi and the need for more such cultural spaces in Hyderabad". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Veronica, Shreya (3 March 2022). "Where acts take shape". New Indian Express. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Murthy, Neeraja (27 July 2023). "The play 'Chuhal' directed by Pallavi Verma of Kriti Stories to be staged in Hyderabad". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "An excellent homage to Marathi theatre in Hyderabad". The New Indian Express. 16 November 2023. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ "The Hindu on LinkedIn: A corner house opposite a park in a serene neighbourhood at Sainikpuri in…". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Murthy, Neeraja (14 March 2024). "Rangbhoomi by Sneha Arts is new cultural space in Hyderabad". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Paul, Chokita (27 July 2023). "Theatre ensemble Kriti Stories teams up with Kissago to present Manav Kaul's Chuhal". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Kaithwas, Sakshi (11 August 2023). "City-based KissaGo Theatre presents Russian dramatist Anton Chekhov's The Seagull". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 2 July 2024.
- ^ Murthy, Neeraja (14 October 2022). "Hyderabad-based theatre artiste Jonas David's new play The Pillowman is a Thriller on stage". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Through a satirical lens: A spellbinding play 'Gudilo Panchayati'". The New Indian Express. 21 November 2023. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ newsdesk (29 March 2021). "New Bombay Tailors: Play on unorganised sector's plight to be held in Hyderabad". The Siasat Daily – Archive. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Kaithwas, Sakshi (3 November 2023). "City-based KissaGo and Preksha Theatre Company presents Hindi drama — Udhaar Ka Pati". Indulgexpress. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Murthy, Neeraja (26 October 2023). "The play 'Kaun Salim Kiski Anarkali' blends satire and wit with a nawabi touch". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Correspondent, D. C. (13 December 2023). "Biryani Aur Haleem to Elephant in the Room Plays in Hyderabad". www.deccanchronicle.com. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Murthy, Neeraja (19 January 2023). "Hyderabad-based theatre actor-director Jay Jha in Hindi monologue 'Shakkar Ke Paanch Daane'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Mary, S. B. Vijaya (29 August 2023). "Ranjani Sivakumar's musical narrative 'Birdsong by Birdsong' explores birds as muse in the works of poets and writers". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Murthy, Neeraja (15 February 2024). "Storyboard Productions to celebrate its sixth anniversary with two Telugu plays in Hyderabad". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ Murthy, Neeraja (25 September 2024). "Dario Fo's 'The Open Couple' returns to Hyderabad stage after seven years". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2 October 2024.