Sumitra Puri is the director of Samarpan Theatrical Arts in Melbourne.
She says this year all three ‘Natak’ (play) are based on the theme ‘Awaaz” (voice/noise).
Sumitra explains it’s our voice in said and unsaid words which simplify our existence and our Natak expresses how the ability to make our voices heard can change the course of the world.
Natak “Ab Ke Baras” is based on the events of Indian freedom struggle while "Ram Leela" is a modern take on Diwali festival.
She says the third play, ‘The Tree” sounds English because of its name but the storyline is close Indian-Australian community.
Sumitra told SBS Hindi, “You might fall off your chair because of all the laughter our super hilarious play ‘THE TREE’ will bring for you... so please hold on to your chairs.”
