Bewajah Society

Studio Theatre Festival Season 2
2019-11-15 19:00 - 2019-11-16 19:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Bewajah Cafe, 11, 12, Khargapur, Near Sankat mochan Dwar, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226030, India
The Studio Theatre Festival is back!
We are here for season 2 with two selected plays, performing this November at the Studio Theatre, Bewajah Cafe. Unique performances in a different setting. An experimental style of performance with us. The festival is competition-based, hence every audience member will be voting for their favourite performance, from which we will select the best performances of this year!
So come and witness two amazing performances from Lucknow:

Park (Hindi) | 15th Nov, 7 PM
Gigolo (English) 16th Nov, 7 PM [Adults only]

Tickets available at the venue!
For more information, please contact: +91-7318333328; +91-7318333326

Park | Hindi Play
2019-02-17 17:00 - 20:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Bewajah Cafe, 11, 12, Khargapur, Near Sankat mochan Dwar, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226030, India
About:
Three benches, three men, a squabble about the best seat, each man claims his right, and of course, there is not enough room for everyone.
The play takes a light-hearted look at issues of space, ownership and territory that inevitably leads to questions of identity and belonging.
The Hindi drama is set in a park with three benches that become a point of contention between three men. All three want the best spot and try to prove why they deserve it. Each one’s claim is superior to the others’. In the course of the conversation—mostly heated and combative—personal and larger politics come to the fore, revealing the fragility of life and emotion. The setting could be any public park and these could be three strangers going about their daily routines, and it could be a silly squabble over property but each one also has a deeper, personal and poignant story to tell.
Two Shows: 5 PM & 7 PM
Duration: 50 minutes
Venue: Bewajah Cafe, Gomti Nagar Extension.
Ticket Price: ₹100

Studio Theatre Festival
2018-09-07 18:30 - 2018-09-09 20:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Bewajah Cafe, 11, 12, Khargapur, Near Sankat mochan Dwar, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226030, India
The Studio Theatre Festival is a three-day long festival with three handpicked, unique plays performing at the Bewajah Café Studio Theatre. All the plays will compete to win the hearts of the audience and the jury and present us some amazing performances back to back for three days.
Our final plays for festival are:
1. Samwadiya (from Delhi)
[6:30 PM, 7th September]

The play talks about a time when the postal services are on the run and the job of Samwadiya (the messenger) is of no use. But to a matter of surprise, he has been called again by a lady who hails from a privilege family but is forced to live in scraps. The message is delivered by Hargovind who narrates each word with exact emotion in which the information is meant to be delivered. The story questions the importance of one man agaisnt the techological leap of the society.
Writer: Fanishwar Nath Renu
Director: Shyam Kumar Sahani

2. Dayashanker Ki Diary (from Lucknow)
[6:30 PM, 8th September]

A story of a simple man who travels from his hometown to Mumbai in effort to become an actor. Yet, despite all his efforts, every day he faces indifference and exploitation. He struggles between compromising with reality and following his dreams and trying to decide the aim of his life.
Writer: Nadira Zaheer Babbar
Director: Raja Awasthi

3. 30 Days in September (from Mumbai)
[6:30 PM, 9th September]

Mahesh Dattani’s 30 Days in September, is a grueling story of child abuse in a simple household, a mother and daughter relationship, and the complexities of a women finding pleasure in the pain while thrown about over the years, making her addicted to romantic relationship that should last no more than 30 days.
Writer: Mahesh Dattani
Director: Rohit Chaudhary
ADULTS ONLY

The performances will be judged by the Audience as well as our esteemed Jury. The best performance, which will have the most points from the audience and our special jury, will win the rewards in three categories: Best Play, Best Actor, Best Director.

ONLINE TICKET SALE IS CLOSED NOW! YOU CAN GET YOUR TICKETS AT THE VENUE (BEWAJAH CAFE) FROM 4 PM ONWARDS.

मैं अखंडिनी
2018-08-08 19:30 - 21:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Sangeet Natak Academy
लखनऊ के हिंदी रंगमंच के दर्शकों के लिए आत्मजा लेकर आ रही है अपनी प्रथम संगीतमयी नाट्य प्रस्तुति,
‘मैं अखंडिनी’। इस नाट्य प्रस्तुति में भारतीय पौराणिक महिला पात्रों की कथाओं को, महिलाओं की सामाजिक समानता के परिप्रेक्ष्य में, भावपूर्ण संगीत, काव्य और नृत्य के माध्यम से, नव स्वरूप में परिभाषित करने का प्रयास किया गया है।
महिलाओं की उपेक्षित सामाजिक स्थिति के प्रति जागरूक करती इस प्रस्तुति की विशिष्टता उसका नव रसों के सूत्र में पिरोया हुआ कथानक, नवीन प्रस्तुतीकरण तथा मौलिक गीत संगीत है जो निश्चित ही आपकी स्मृति में अंकित हो जाएगा।
नाटक का मूल विचार एवं आलेख शुभ्रा मित्तल एवं पूजा अग्रवाल का है, निर्देशिका चित्रा मोहन हैं। पूर्णत महिला कलाकारों द्वारा मंचित किए जा रहे इस नाटक की अवधि लगभग डेढ़ घंटा है।
Minimum age restriction: 12+
Date: 8th August
Time: 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
Venue: Sangeet Natak Academy, Gomti Nagar.

GROUND FLOOR IS SOLD OUT!
BLACONY TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE!

Aam Ki Dawat aur Dastangoi
2018-07-01 17:30 - 19:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Bewajah Cafe, 11, 12, Khargapur, Near Sankat mochan Dwar, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226030, India
A special evening at Bewajah Cafe, with friends and mangoes.
You’re cordially invited to an evening of eating, talking and listening to the stories about mangoes.
सपरिवार पधारिए आम की इस ख़ास शाम में. सबके साथ जी भर के आम खाइए, इसके साथ ही दास्तानगो हिमांशु बाजपेयी से सुनिए बच्चों और बड़ों के लिए आम पर दो बेहद ख़ास दास्तानें. यानी आम के आम, गुठलियों के दाम.
Date: 1st July
Time: 5:30 PM Onwards
Venue: Bewajah Cafe

The Bewajah Evenings
2018-03-17 18:00 - 2018-03-18 21:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Uttar Pradesh
Another year passed and here we are. Last year we did some things of which, some had made us most proud. We’re bringing you two of our best and hit shows accompanied with a little surprise announcement. Bewajah is coming up with some new plans and ideas for those who wish to join us in this narrative bringing forward a change and development in the fields of art.
On our list, we have an extended version of the play Othello Syndrome. Based on a script by Rohit Verma, this production has seen six successful performances, and now we are adding a little bit more to the narrative, keeping the storyline and the elements of comedy intact in this tale of jealousy, drama, and confusion.
Date: 17th March.
Time: 7 PM
Venue: Bhartendu Natya Academy, Gomti Nagar.
The second one is a personal favourite of the team (though, a good parent isn’t supposed to discriminate, but no one is perfect). The adaptation of the story Kavve Aur Kaala Paani by Nirmal Verma. An hour-long tale of separation and resolution, previously presented under the drama series Stories of Separation. The play is an experimental performance with many new elements for the regular theatre going audience.
Date: 18th March
Time: 5 PM & 7 PM
Venue: Bhartendu Natya Academy, Gomti Nagar.
So, join us on the evenings of 17th & 18th March, to witness two brilliant performances and the grand announcement about your favourite Bewajah routine.

LBC presents The Storytellers Workshop with Kommune
2018-01-14 14:30 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Kala Srota
The Lucknow Book Club in association with Kala Srot Art Gallery brings you a chance to join Shamir Reuben and Hussain Haidry as they share the secrets of great, gripping storytelling and teach you how to master the art of performance on Sunday, 14th January 2018 at Kala Srot Art Gallery, Lucknow, and get a chance to Perform with Kommune at this exclusive workshop, by “The Storytellers.”

Othello Syndrome (Birthday Special)
2018-01-12 18:30 - 19:30 (Asia/Kolkata) | Bewajah Cafe, 11, 12, Khargapur, Near Sankat mochan Dwar, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226030, India
Othello Syndrome is a story of jealousy, confusion, drama and how in the rush of life we lose the meaningful things and fall for the lies around us. The story moves in free flow about the life of a man who falls in love against all odds, gets married and then slowly begins to lose his grip over his life. As suspicion finds a spot in his heart, the narrative takes an unexpected twist.
A special show for the people who want to join us on the birthday celebration of Bewajah’s backbone and muscles, and an amazing actor, Jeevan Singh Rawat. There will be a small party at the end of the show. There is no better gift to an artist than to appreciate his or her work. To meet and greet Jeevan on the special occasion, buy the tickets here.

A Bewajah Evening
2017-12-03 17:30 - 20:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Bewajah Cafe, 11, 12, Khargapur, Near Sankat mochan Dwar, Gomti Nagar Extension, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, 226030, India
The Bewajah Evening is a no-reason festival to celebrate art and life. How we can find nourishment and taste for the same in both. On the evening of 3rd December, the Bewajah Café will be open to everyone who wants to spend their evening in the company of good art. We bring you hand picked works of art that have aged into excellence, to turn one winter evening into a memory of happiness.

Line up:
Theatre: Dhoop Ka Ek Tukda (Hindi Play)

Actor: Apurva Shah
Director: Abhishek Tiwari

Poetry: Siddharth Warrier (English & Masto (Urdu)
Music: Vivek Arora (Clssical Melodies – Hindi)
Food: Manisha Ojha – Cafe Frangipani (Homecooked Meals – Winter Special)

Compositions on Mohan Veena with Raghavendra Kumar
2017-09-23 18:00 - 22:00 (Asia/Kolkata) | Cafe Frangipani, 6/31, Vastu Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow, India
Cafe Frangipani collaborates with Zubaan to host Raghvendra and Ankit from Varanasi, bringing you an evening brimming with melodies.

Yatra
2017-07-06 08:00 - 2017-07-09 17:00 UTC | Kausani, Kausani, Kausani, Uttarakhand, 263639, India
The Bewajah Yatra is a time with friends in the lap of nature, to discuss art, philosophy and life. This time Bewajah Yatra is going to involve the dear Yatris more into the journey than the destination. We’re going back to Uttarakhand because the Land of Gods still holds a few wonders that we are yet to see. The journey will start from the Kathgodam, in the morning, where all of us will assemble and board the traveller. The trip will start from there on and all the while, the participants will be indulged in continuous activities related to literature, theatre and understanding the nature, all of which carry the essence of Bewajah. To understand nature and find solace in its lap, we’re trying to find people who are interested in the small aspects of life and are looking forward to discovering other non-conventional approaches towards living.
Duration: 6th to 9th July.
Journey: Kathgodam – Kausani – Kathgodam
Hosts: Bewajah and The Buransh
Cost: ₹9,500 per head (inclusive of all taxes)
Schedule

6th July

Gather at Kathgodam in the morning.
Leave for Kausani around 8 am
There will be breakfast on the way around 9 to 10 am
Arrival at The Buransh at 2 pm
The guests will be given time to settle down, freshen up and have their lunch.
Introduction session and communicative activities at 4 pm

Participation mandatory

Bonfire and games around 8 pm

Participation mandatory

Dinner at 9 pm

7th July

Photography Workshop at 6 am
Breakfast at 8 am
Writing workshop at 10:30 am
Lunch at 1:30 pm
Explore Kausani in evening

Participation mandatory

Introduction to Kumaoni Culture / Musical Evening at 7 pm

Participation mandatory

Dinner at 9 pm

8th July

Bewajah Morning at 6 am

Participation mandatory

Breakfast at 8 am
Visit local areas / outdoor activities at 10 am

Participation mandatory

Outdoor lunch at 1 pm
Back to Burnash around 5 pm
Bewajah Evening (closing event) at 7 pm

Participation mandatory

Dinner at 9 pm

9th July (as per schedule)

Breakfast at 8 am
Visit Baijnath Temple at 10 am
Lunch at Baijnath Temple
Return to Kathgodam
Lunch on the way

Important Points:

Age limit: only 19 and above are allowed.
Every individual need to fill the forms separately.
Be mindful of packing the necessary items given in the list provided in the confirmation mail.
Any other service required (apart from the ones mentioned in the schedule) will have extra charges.
Please inform us of your travelling schedule in advance, so the necessary arrangements can be made.
If you have any kind of physical illness please tell us in advance.
People who have applied for a refund will receive it after 10th of July.

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To join the trip, you can select one of the following options:
One-time payment – ₹9,500
In two Instalments – ₹5,000 each
Cancellation and Refund Policy:
After the payment have been made, the following deductions will be applied.

Before 20th of June: ₹7,000
Before 22nd of June: ₹4,500
Before 25th of June: ₹2,000

People who have applied for a refund will receive it after 10th of July.

Shaap
2017-05-17 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Uttar Pradesh
The idea of Open Up is to insert a lingering interest in a wider perspective and a hunger for beauty and understanding, using theatre as a tool.
To learn, explore and grow through intimacy with theatre. We have also organised various other workshops with kids in different areas of the Lucknow leading to a stage production. These young talents can do wonder once they are allowed to explore.
This time we have handpicked a number of students from Lucknow with the reference from Tabassum Rahman, a schoolteacher at the Amiruddaula Islamia College, and a patron of Bewajah for a long time. These young kids come from a little less privileged background and are not as fortunate as many of us when it comes to portraying our talents in the right place.
The purpose of this workshop is to bring out the talent of these kids and expose them out to the world where they will have an experience of a lifetime. We want the kids to have a good time on the stage while performing.
Our sole purpose is to provide these talented hearts with a platform where they can and will do wonders.
For this noble cause, we require a little support from your end.
You, our dearest audience and members, the patrons of Bewajah. The entire production of the play and the workshop is going to cost us a little more than goodwill. But with the right amount of help and support, we’d be able to carry this out with the best of our efforts.
You can donate to us any specific amount that you wish to contribute to this cause. Just fill the given form below, provide us with your details and we will get in touch with you for the rest.

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