Serendipity Arts Festival is back for its 10th edition in Panjim!

Inspired by the spirit of Jamaican reggae legend Bob Marley, the play explores the complex realities of Dalit youth navigating urban India’s seemingly liberal yet deeply exclusionary spaces. Through a mix of Brechtian theatre and Kannada musical interludes, the play examines the burden and politics of identity in a caste-ridden society.

The narrative follows three young migrants grappling with invisible violence, false promises of urban secularism, and the haunting weight of history. Drawing from Ambedkar’s Waiting for Visa, Rohith Vemula’s final letter, and poetry by N.K. Hanumanthaiah, the performance becomes a visceral inquiry into what "freedom of existence" truly means for marginalized voices. Directed by K.P. Lakshman, the play boldly breaks theatrical norms with its avant-garde form, using minimal props, live music, and social Gestus to engage. 

Disclaimer: Kindly arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of performances. Latecomers may be denied entry once the programme has begun. Kindly note that while the ticket guarantees entry, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and is not reserved.

Note: The end time is approximate and may vary slightly.

Language: Kannada

Curated by: Sankar Venkateswaran

Cast and Credits:

Lakshman KP – Writer, Director and Vocalist

Chandrashekar K – Writer and Actor

Bharath Dingri – Actor

Shwta Rani HK – Actor

Mariamma Chudi – Vocalist

Manoj Kumar K – Manager

Sachin Rangnath – Technician

Vineeth Kumar M – Technician

Shraddha Raj – Subtitles