Past Editions
AHA! Theatre for Children Festival
Past Editions
AHA! Theatre for Children Festival
2023
The Land of Mea Lilo
- English
- 45 minutes
- Mumbai
The audience is invited by Mea & Lilo, two quirky characters in their discovery of ‘The Land of Mea Lilo’ – a place of hidden objects. What happens to them there, and how do they overcome the challenges they face with wit, teamwork and determination. Witness their adventures of creative explorations and watch your imagination come to life!
I see, you see, what could it be?!
The work focuses on the joy of imagination and play through the exploration of banal everyday objects by two heartwarming and not so perfect characters. The performance puts value in sharing unfiltered emotions and using a minimalist approach to language with emphasis on physical language which comes naturally to children. Hence making it very relatable for young watchers and also connecting to the inner child for grownups. The soundscape through live music helps deep dive from the word go and transports the audience into Mea and Lilo’s world of hidden objects. The music subtly and beautifully also helps elevate the emotional state of the watcher while witnessing the characters’ journey.
Bags of Gags
- Non-verbal
- 45 minutes
- Mumbai
The magical world in the bags of two clowns are going to unravel and fall open for you to see! Bags of Gags is a non- verbal clown show based on a profound clown technique and supported by magic, mime, slapstick and audience interactions.
The Crying Village
- Hindi, English
- 60 minutes
- Jaipur
The Crying Village is a play for children that follows the adventures of Guddu, a young boy, who travels to a dreamland where water is scarce. There, he meets Oni, a girl from another world, together they learn that this land lacks water, and everyone drinks tears. From here, Guddu and Oni embark on a quest to find a solution and bring hope to Oni’s drought-stricken world. As Guddu and Oni traverse the breathtaking landscapes of this enigmatic realm, they confront a series of extraordinary challenges that test their resolve and strengthen their bond. Everything that they learn here further fuels their curiosity and deepens their resolve to find a sustainable answer to the world’s unyielding drought. Along the way, they encounter unique challenges, discover and learn valuable lessons about empathy, friendship, and the importance of cherishing Earth’s precious resources.
Just Hiss
- Kannada, English, Hindi
- 55 minutes
- Bengaluru
An original script adaptation of a short story titled, ‘A Serpent’s Predicament’. A play about non-violence, the need to be your authentic self, to forgive, to not forget and to co-exist with all beings. What does it take to choose love over hate?
Hanv Ghara Asa
- Few words and songs in Konkani
- 22 minutes
- Goa
Hanv Ghara Asa, which means ‘I am Home’ in Konkani, explores the idea of ‘Being Home’. Told through objects & materials, this play wishes to take the viewer on a journey of what it truly means to be home.
2018
OOOL
- Non-Verbal
- 35 minutes
- Mumbai
A person, place or a thing or much more? Come join a fascinating journey with Cool, where the performer takes you through discoveries with its versatile material along with music, movement and madness!
Paper Fantasy
- Hindi, English
- 30 minutes
- Delhi
The play intends to explore the possibility of an ordinary material called paper. There is something about the power of a sheet of paper. A blank sheet of paper is a whole lot of nothing. On the flip side, it can also represent a world of possibilities.
Plasticity
- Non-Verbal
- 30 minutes
- New Delhi
Developed under the Barbara Kolling mentorship programme, PlastiCity is a show that follows two performers as they discover that there is much more to plastic than meets the eye. Pet bottles, poly bags and plastic sheets transform through rhythm, sound, light and shadow creating ever-changing worlds of shape-shifting wonder.
Wool Symphony
- Non-Verbal
- 30 minutes
- New Delhi
We have all met wool before, in sweaters, hats and gloves. Wool Symphony takes us on a fanciful journey where we meet a new friend – wool! We see it behave in new ways and discover new aspects as we play along to the musical rhythms…of WOOL!
Chidiya, Udd!
- Non-Verbal
- 45 minutes
- Mumbai
A It is a little bird, in search of all the little things it needs. Curiosity brings the bird and a little child together and a new friendship begins. The two friends discover many things around them. We see glimpses of the time they spend together. Through the play we share their joys and discoveries. The is inspired by baby poems and food rhymes from different Indian language.
