Bengaluru’s weekend arts scene
The Hindu
Shreyasi Patil, a theatre enthusiast, is conducting a one-day workshop on ‘bayalu naataka’ or street
Shreyasi Patil, a theatre enthusiast, is conducting a one-day workshop on ‘bayalu naataka’ or street theatre. Participants will do theatre exercises, work on understanding space and body language. Then, they will be involved in a brief discussion on street theatre. After the discussion, the participants are expected to work on a production with the facilitators’ guidance. They are free to take up a role that fits them right, be it on stage or backstage. The facilitators will constantly work on these pieces with the participants. By the end of the day, all participants will present parts of their play as a group.
Shreyasi has been working with theatre and teaching for the past four years. They have directed multiple plays and theatre workshops. They hope to educate high school children and queer individuals on the basics of gender studies through theatre. All above the age of 16 are welcome.
The workshop is at the Bangalore Creative Circus on October 15 from 9am to 4pm and costs ₹1000 (lunch included).
RCB Bar & Café in Church Street, Bengaluru, on October 14, is opening its doors to Atilla Iskifoglu, a celebrity bartender and four-time winner of the European Flair Championship. Iskifoglu has participated in over 35 bartending competitions and has enthralled audiences in several parts of the world with his skills including celebrities such as Sting, John Travolta, Madonna, and Darius. Atilla believes in creating a breed of bartenders who are experts in both – bartending and mixology.
His exclusive one-night-only bar takeover promises to enhance your cocktail experience with exciting artisanal creations such as the Copacabana Mule, Atilla’s Passion, Atilla’s Smash, and more.
With Deepavali round the corner, Grand Flea Market in collaboration with Chittar has organised the Bangalore Utsav. Held on the premises of Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, this one will have a display of handicrafts, toys and clothes made by artisans.
On from October 14 to 23, there will be a 100 stalls that you can shop from. Admission is free.
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