Piya Behrupiyaa” – An adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night by The Company Theatre

Piya Behrupiyaa” – An adaptation of Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night by The Company Theatre

“Piyaa Behrupiyaa” by Atul Kumar – a hilarious and enjoyable masterpiece which will leave you wanting for more at the end of two hours. Over the years, Neena has brought in varied quality media productions and art exhibitions from places around India. “I strongly believe that art stimulates the intellect, enriches perspectives and gives immense gratification. At the same time, it is becoming an integral part of the new economy and a deciding factor in attracting young talent and businesses to a city”.
On Wednesday , July 27 2016, join the cultural connoisseurs of the of the city as they embark on a fun two hour roller coaster ride with “Piya Behrupiya” by theatre veteran Atul Kumar in the Hindi translation of the famous comedy play “Twelfth Night” by William Shakespeare. To have the performance on Wednesday is a conscious decision. Traditionally theater performances have been on weekends only, why wait for weekends to enjoy good things in life?
Performed in the globe theatre, London a few years back and currently placed at the top of the play list by people of India, this production is a must watch. Separated from her twin brother Sebastian, after a shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a boy to serve the Duke of Illyria. Wooing Olivia on his behalf, she is stunned to find herself the object of Olivia’s affections. With the arrival of her brother, and a trick played on Olivia’s steward, confusion reigns supreme in this classic romantic comedy of mistaken identity, songs, dances and multiple marriages. Twelfth Night is considered Shakespeare’s most lyrical as well as experimental play. Piya Behrupiya transposes the action from Illyria to India in the form of a Nautanki and makes Shakespeare’s gloriously sunny comedy come alive. Interspersed with music and dance, the stage is brought alive with song, dance and infectious emotion.

Atul Kumar, artistic Director of The Company Theatre, he has been involved in the art and pursuit of serious theatre for over two decades now.
Education in French Language & Literature at JNU, Delhi was followed by a prolonged basic training in Kathakali and Kalaripayattu in Kerala for over three years as well as a stint with the master of visual theatre- Philippe Genty in France. Atul Kumar has also worked with Sacramento Theatre Company in the USA.  He founded The Company Theatre in 1993 and has directed several experimental plays that have won wide acclaim in India and abroad.
Under the aegis of The Company Theatre, Atul Kumar has been instrumental in organising national as well as international theatre festivals and other theatre related events like workshops, seminars, conferences and international exchanges.

Atul Kumar has also been involved fleetingly in several television projects besides live events and film assignments, which have often helped fund the theatre projects of the company. His vocation however has only been the pursuit of Theatre.