Ravi Jain
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.
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.
Announcing the 2022 Siminovitch Prize Live-Streamed Awards
The live-streamed awards will feature four short documentaries showcasing the exceptional artistry of the 2022 Siminovitch Prize finalists.
REVIEW: An IMM-Permanent Resident at Why Not Theatre/RISER
Neha Poduval and Himanshu Sitlani, a husband-and-wife writing and performing team, have achieved the impossible: they’ve made a story about paperwork fun.