SPIC MACAY Odisha for the first time in the State brought in the famed puppetry group from Kolkata, the Doll’s Theatre.
The group has re-invented the traditional art of puppetry in a modern context impressing audiences across the country and on the international stage. The troupe, which has already began its performance since October 22, is scheduled to present shows at various educational institutions of Bhubaneswar for about a week.
Doll’s Theatre is India’s most contemporary creative puppet group belonging to the non-conventional puppet which synthesizes of modernity with tradition. Formed in 1990 by Sudip Gupta, the group has propelled itself to the frontline.
Since its earliest play, Doll’s Theatre has received appreciation for communicating to audiences that a puppet is more than a replica of human performer. Travelling extensively in India and even abroad and participating in Governmental and non-governmental festivals around the world, the group has been a participant at the prestigious 8th International Puppet Theatre Festival, Tehran in the year 2000, 6th International Puppet Theatre Festival, Israel in 2002, 9th International Puppet Theatre Festival, Tehran in the years 2002, and 25th International Puppet Theatre Festival, Spain in 2007.
SPIC MACAY has been active in Odisha in bringing the best in India classical music and culture to the State over the years. Most recently the Raas Sankirtan Group of Manipur performed in the State at several institutions. The regional round of NaadBhed reality programme was also held to showcase young talent in field of classical music.
In a first of its kind, eminent Bansuri Guru Pt. Hariprasad Chourasia performed in the remote tribal district of Koraput in September. He is also scheduled to give a special programme at his Vrindaban Gurukul set up on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on November 19.