'The Open Couple' by Dario Fo delves into the dynamics of a modern relationship. 

Set against a backdrop of societal expectations and gender roles, the play follows the tumultuous journey of a couple who experiment with the concept of an 'open' relationship. 👫

As their once stable union unravels, the drama unfolds through sharp wit, biting humor, and poignant moments of vulnerability. 

Fo masterfully explores themes of trust, communication, and the complexities of love, inviting audiences to confront the stark realities of human connection. 🤝

With its rapid-fire dialogue and unpredictable twists, 'The Open Couple' captivates audiences with its raw emotional intensity and thought-provoking exploration of contemporary relationships. 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨

Written by Dario Fo with Franca Rame

Translated by Stuart Hood

Manch Theatre Festival

Bhasha Centre has spent the last four years building a space for theatre makers—creating opportunities, supporting new work, and strengthening the theatre community.

Best known for The Drama Library, an online home for unpublished Indian plays, and for Manch, their co-producing initiative, Bhasha Centre also runs training programs, commissions new work, and brings theatre makers together in meaningful ways.

Now, after three successful editions of Manch, they are launching something bigger—the very first Manch Theatre Festival. This is a festival that puts the focus on the people who make theatre happen—producers, writers, directors, and performers—celebrating the process as much as the performance.

Taking place in April in Pune and Mumbai, two cities recognized for their love for theatre, the festival will be filled with performances, workshops, lectures, play readings, and conversations. It’s a space to meet, learn, collaborate, and grow—but most of all, to celebrate theatre and the people who keep it alive.

This festival is built by and for the theatre community. 

Come be a part of it.