Deepika Arwind plays four characters in her latest theatre outing Richa Bhavanam Deepika Arwind plays four characters in her latest theatre outing Richa BhavanamHow does a theatre practitioner engage with one of the most pressing topics of the day without minimising the stakes but also without alienating one’s audience? In a sense they are based on stereotypes and are familiar to the audience, but they come with their own quirks,” she says. Along the way, it has picked up praise for its sharp observations on sexism, delivered with a hefty dose of humour. The 31-year-old’s previous works have also in one way or another, grappled with questions of identity. Theatre performances don’t just connect with the audience on a cerebral level, but also generate empathy, emotional and physical,” says Arwind.

Source: Indian Express April 10, 2018 19:44 UTC