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Oddbird Theatre brings modern issues to stage

Lives of Others, the original short play written by Samar Sarila, depicts modern life in its purest form, with all its dysfunctions and imperfections laid bare.

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For theatre lovers in the capital, this weekend brings a novel experience with short play, Lives of Others. Presented by the Oddbird Theatre & Foundation on May 18, 19 or 20, the play will give an opportunity to the audience to get access to view a tech run and a chance to interact with the actors.

Lives of Others, the original short play written by Samar Sarila, depicts modern life in its purest form, with all its dysfunctions and imperfections laid bare. The story captures unhinged emotions reaching palpable heights of intensity whilst dealing with the gentler matters of loss and consequence.

Starring Sarila, along with Vidushi Mehra, the play brings to the stage a riveting story steeped in raw emotion and energy. It portrays two distinct stories, two sets of flawed relationships on the brink of disintegration. Weaving a tale of beautiful ambiguity, it seeks to leave the viewer wondering whether the gulf between them can ever be bridged.

The first half delves into the familial discord between mother and son and the fractured emotions brimming at the surface. Sherry, a blind woman past her prime and in the throes of a crippling drug dependency, is grappling over the past and the present with her son, Francis. Almost simultaneously, an equally intense scene unfolds two doors away. A couple, Ira and Joseph, caught in the midst of a bitter dissension, unable to cope, yet trying to salvage their broken union. To make matters worse, there's a baby in the mix.

Meanwhile, guests get to attend an exclusive workshop interspersed with exciting games and role-play, and spend time with the cast and crew. They will also get an insight into exercises employed by directors. There will also be a Q&A with the actors.

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