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Neil D'Souza as Krishna and Anaka Maharaj-Sandhu as Arjuna in Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata (Shaw Festival, 2023). iPhoto caption: Photo by David Cooper.

REVIEW: Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata is a glorious theatrical banquet

This extraordinary ensemble of artists has made something truly harmonious, truly epic: a story that speaks to a mythical past, honouring a range of South Asian artistic traditions while also drawing a direct line to where — and who — we are now.

By Naomi Skwarna / Apr 17, 2025
Miriam Fernandes as the Storyteller, with Anaka Maharaj-Sandhu as Arjuna and Neil D'Souza as Krishna in Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata (Shaw Festival, 2023). Photo by David Cooper. Set design by Lorenzo Savoini, costumes design by Gillian Gallow, lighting design by Kevin Lamotte, projections design by Hana S. Kim. iPhoto caption: Miriam Fernandes as the Storyteller, with Anaka Maharaj-Sandhu as Arjuna and Neil D'Souza as Krishna in Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata (Shaw Festival, 2023). Photo by David Cooper. Set design by Lorenzo Savoini, costume design by Gillian Gallow, lighting design by Kevin Lamotte, projection design by Hana S. Kim.

For the creators of Why Not Theatre’s Mahabharata, nothing is more contemporary than an ancient epic

“I’ve been [telling] the company to embrace time as a collaborator,” says director Ravi Jain ahead of the show’s April run at Canadian Stage.

By Nathaniel Hanula-James / Mar 18, 2025

Soulpepper reveals its jam-packed 2024 season 

Soulpepper Theatre Company has announced its all-star 2024 season, featuring Stratford favourites, world premieres, and more.

By Aisling Murphy / Oct 12, 2023
Men and women kneel and sit on stage in red and white robes. iPhoto caption: Photo by David Cooper

REVIEW: Mahabharata at Why Not Theatre/Shaw Festival/Barbican

From top to tail, this production is a stellar example of the quality that can come from taking your time.

By Jessica Watson / Mar 13, 2023