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25 October 2024

The Hindu

Step into the world of Kafka’s ‘The Trial’ in Bengaluru with ‘I, Josef’ a binaural audio show

I, Josef immerses audiences into Kafka’s The Trial through binaural audio, trapping them in Josef K’s nightmare

Step into the world of Kafka’s ‘The Trial’ in Bengaluru with ‘I, Josef’ a binaural audio show

23 October 2024

Hindustan Times

An earful of Franz Kafka

Franz Kafka centenary was commemorated in New Delhi with ‘I, Josef’, an unusual ‘headphone theatre’ performance of the German author’s unfinished novella, ‘The Trial’.

An earful of Franz Kafka

16 September 2024

The Hindu

Kaivalya Plays brings multimedia experience to the world of theatre

The group recently staged I, Josef, Franz Kafka’s most well-known character, in an innovative theatre format.

Kaivalya Plays brings multimedia experience to the world of theatre

1 September 2024

Mint

Kafka’s novel with 3D sound

Gaurav Nijjer Singh’s performance installation of Kafka’s ‘The Trial’ hopes to draw young people to theatre

Kafka’s novel with 3D sound

25 August 2024

Theatre Room

I, Josef: Kaivalya Plays adapts Franz Kafka’s The Trial for an immersive ‘headphone theatre’ experience

This binaural audio and multimedia installation is created in collaboration with Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan New Delhi. Here’s an exclusive interview with director-designer Gaurav Singh Nijjer

I, Josef: Kaivalya Plays adapts Franz Kafka’s The Trial for an immersive ‘headphone theatre’ experience

15 July 2024

Drama School Mumbai

Sharing a world with AI: Can technology such as AI be reliable, creative collaborators?

Through conversations with theatre-makers, movement artists, musicians and creative technologists, Meghana looks at how technology such as AI can help us add more value to storytelling and where it can never do what humans do – create from an emotional world and embody its creation.

Sharing a world with AI: Can technology such as AI be reliable, creative collaborators?

11 July 2024

Platform Magazine

Meet Varoon and Gaurav of Kaivalya Plays

The performing arts and production company, Kaivalya Plays, tell us about their vision

Meet Varoon and Gaurav of Kaivalya Plays

25 February 2024

Mid-Day India

Safety act

A feature on prevalent safety issues and practices in Indian performing arts and Kaivalya Plays' research project into the same.

Safety act

1 January 2024

Press Release

A transcultural theatre experiment in Absurdism – ABSURDO by Kaivalya Plays and Instituto Cervantes Nueva Delhi

An overview of Kaivalya Plays' latest multilingual production directed by Varoon P. Anand and Gaurav Singh Nijjer

A transcultural theatre experiment in Absurdism – ABSURDO by Kaivalya Plays and Instituto Cervantes Nueva Delhi

25 March 2023

Outlook India

Creating A New Vocabulary For Climate Change

An overview of different artistic projects that center climate change – including our artificial intelligence meets improvisational theatre production Climateprov

Creating A New Vocabulary For Climate Change

25 March 2023

The South First

Artificial Intelligence meets improv theatre in Climateprov, a performance that addresses the threat of climate change

The folks behind the play tell us how they developed custom-made technology and used artificial intelligence as an artistic collaboration.

Artificial Intelligence meets improv theatre in Climateprov, a performance that addresses the threat of climate change

25 March 2023

The South First

Artificial Intelligence meets improv theatre in Climateprov, a performance that addresses the threat of climate change

The folks behind the Climateprov share how they developed custom-made technology and used artificial intelligence as an artistic collaboration.

Artificial Intelligence meets improv theatre in Climateprov, a performance that addresses the threat of climate change

12 June 2022

The Print

‘Lovechild of theatre, comedy’—improv is where India’s young adults come out to play

An overview of improv theatre groups in India and Kaivalya Plays' work in bringing together communities with improv

‘Lovechild of theatre, comedy’—improv is where India’s young adults come out to play

31 January 2022

TheatreRoom Magazine

This digital theatre performance questions the depiction of female body in medical textbooks

This digital theatre performance questions the depiction of female body in medical textbooks.

This digital theatre performance questions the depiction of female body in medical textbooks

30 November 2021

The Daily Magazine

Interactive Audio Theatre – Reclaiming Distance of Time and Space

A review of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in The Daily Magazine.

Interactive Audio Theatre – Reclaiming Distance of Time and Space

18 November 2021

The CBS Post

CBS Alumnus shares how following his passion led him to his unique journey.

An interview with Gaurav Singh Nijjer, alumnus of SSCBS, on his journey from marketing to the world of theatre.

CBS Alumnus shares how following his passion led him to his unique journey.

21 August 2021

Mumbai Theatre Guide

Play Review: Lifeline 99 99

A review of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in the Mumbai Theatre Guide.

Play Review: Lifeline 99 99

21 August 2021

The Pioneer

A meaningful encounter (The Pioneer)

A review of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in The Pioneer.

A meaningful encounter (The Pioneer)

19 August 2021

YourStory

This production offers a one-on-one interactive theatre experience unlike any other - on the phone!

A feature of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in YourStory

This production offers a one-on-one interactive theatre experience unlike any other - on the phone!

7 August 2021

Free Press Journal

Theatre: Directors Akshay Raheja and Gaurav Singh give insight into 'Lifeline 99 99', an interactive telephonic show

A review of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in the Free Press Journal.

Theatre: Directors Akshay Raheja and Gaurav Singh give insight into 'Lifeline 99 99', an interactive telephonic show

31 July 2021

TheatreRoom

Drama down the line: now, speak with a character in theatre over the phone

A review of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in The TheatreRoom.

Drama down the line: now, speak with a character in theatre over the phone

30 April 2021

Hindustan Times

Cross connection: To join this play, dial 1

A review of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in the Hindustan Times

Cross connection: To join this play, dial 1

10 April 2021

Homegrown

What A Phonecall With A Stranger Teaches You About Human Crisis

A review of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in Homegrown

What A Phonecall With A Stranger Teaches You About Human Crisis

27 March 2021

The Daily Guardian

Dial 99 99 for Drama: Experiencing Theatre on the Phone

A review of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in The Daily Guardian.

Dial 99 99 for Drama: Experiencing Theatre on the Phone

18 March 2021

New Indian Express

Theatre of life over a phone call

A preview of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in the New Indian Express

Theatre of life over a phone call

4 March 2021

Firstpost

How a new theatre production overcomes the hurdle of connecting to audience virtually

A review of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in Firstpost.

How a new theatre production overcomes the hurdle of connecting to audience virtually

1 March 2021

Midday India

Dial a story

A preview of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in MidDay India.

Dial a story

19 February 2021

Live Mint

Dial 9999 for an absurd phone call that reveals life truths

A preview of the theatre production 'Lifeline 99 99' in the Live Mint.

Dial 9999 for an absurd phone call that reveals life truths

8 August 2020

The Sunday Guardian

Is online theatre the biggest upgrade waiting in the wings?

People from the Indian theatre community share their experiences with how digital theatre has pushed the boundaries of their practice so far.

Is online theatre the biggest upgrade waiting in the wings?
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