AHA!
Theatre for children
AHA!
Theatre for children
Previous AHA! Productions
Golla (2021)
- Non-verbal
- 20 minutes
In the beginning there was a ball of dough but soon enough other forms emerged and formed a world. Golla, is a live material theatre performance created for children between ages 2 – 3.5 years. The play is told through movement, music, and actions. This is a wordless performance.
This piece was done online, during the COVID-19 pandemic, as we adapted the AHA! festival for the online medium.
Tsuinn Tapak!! (2018)
- : Non-verbal
- 60 minutes
The onomatopoeic title captures the essence of the performance – which is to present children with quick moments that are joyful and thoughtful. Through a blend of sound, rhythm, music, movement, and blasts of ‘magic’, the performance will invite children to engage with, and learn from, a series of experiences – ranging from the manic to the calm, from din to silence, from the ordinary to the extraordinary.
Fish Tree Moon (2017)
- English
- 40 minutes
An odd group of creatures, an old fish, a spirited girl, an eager boy, an ascetic and a bare tree, make a long journey to the top of mount Kailash so they can have their wishes granted. But here, on the top of this mountain, the universe has other plans for them. What do they find and how do they find it? Fish Tree Moon is as much about magic and destiny as it is about the heart of pursuit. Masks, puppets, shadow puppets, live music in a smattering of Kannada, Hindi and English bring this motley crew to life as they take on a voyage of friendship, fear, fascination and revelations.
86000 Sekendugalu (2017)
- Kannada
- 60 minutes
“Life is never as beautiful as on the first day”. This play celebrates the friendship between a pig, a fox, and a mayfly, highlighting the profound lesson on the importance of time. It underscores that living fully in each moment matters more than the length of one’s life. When a mayfly’s fleeting existence inspires reflection in a fox and wild boar, their lives are transformed. Join these characters on a poignant journey through life’s mysteries, where a single day can encapsulate a rich and meaningful existence.
Produced by Ranga Shankara, in association with Goethe Institut/Max-Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore.
Raja Tantra Choo Mantra (2013)
- Kannada
- 90 minutes
‘Raja Tantra Choo Mantra’ explores life’s harsh realities alongside inner turmoil. Featuring an evil king, a girl with unique abilities, and a nation’s quest for peace, the play reveals that many conflicts are internal. Storytellers use objects and puppets, accompanied by music from toy instruments, blending weighty themes with a lighter touch.
The Incredible Mullah Nasruddin (2013)
- English
- 60 minutes
The Incredible Mullah Nasruddin” is a play based on the witty tales of Mullah Nasruddin, known as the ‘Wisest Fool’. Directed by Pushan Kriplani, the play follows Nasruddin’s journey from Arabia to India in search of intelligence. It features improvised performances by five actors and incorporates sand art as a unifying element, highlighting Nasruddin’s compelling stories.
Robinson Crusoe (2010)
- English
- 60 minutes
Robinson and Crusoe tells the story of two soldiers from opposing sides stranded on a floating roof after their planes are shot down. Initially wary, they gradually build a bond that transcends their differences. The play highlights the futility of war, the loneliness it imposes, and celebrates the triumph of the human spirit. Filled with comedy, action, and heartfelt moments, it delivers a heartwarming message that friendship conquers all.
Zapperdockel and the Wock (2009)
- English
- 55 minutes
Zapperdockel is yellow, tiny, unsure and a crybaby. But that’s the way he is! Wock is blue, fat and grumpy. But that’s the way he is! Is there still a chance that both get along with each other? “The Zapperdockel and the Wock” is the touching story of the beginning of a friendship between two creatures that couldn’t be more different from each other.
Produced by Ranga Shankara, in association with Goethe Institut/Max-Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore.
First Leaf (2007)
- English
- 70 minutes
“The First Leaf” tells the inspiring story of Putti, her brother Dodu and friend Chinna who live in a time of imminent environmental catastrophe, which is as real as today and looms as close as tomorrow. The three young students explore their surroundings through fantasy and fun with the new tenant in their residential complex, who breathes new meaning into all he touches and encounters. The lesson ultimately learnt is one of protecting Planet Earth
Gumma Banda Gumma (2006)
- Kannada
- 90 minutes
“Gumma Banda Gumma” (Kannada, 90 mins) is for children 5 years and above, and parents and grandparents! An eternal entertainer with children and parents that brings their life unfolding on stage! ‘Gumma Banda Gumma’ an adaptation of the original German play, Max Und Milli. [Max and Milli] is a five character play performed in the tradition of GRIPS Theatre.
The play focuses on the ability of a child to communicate and bond with another regardless of all the barriers adults create. It is about unconditional friendship, sibling love and rivalry, parent child relationships and how all of these can be quite full of fun and happiness.
