Show Stealers

Mumbai

Classical Evening

Tata Theatre at the National Centre for Performing Arts presents a treat for fans of Western classical music this evening. A concert featuring Russian violinist Alina Ibragimova, American classical pianist and conductor Stephen Kovacevich will feature sonatas and a piece by the Japanese composer Toru Takemitsu. Contact: 66223724

Hard Times

An Akvarious Productions play, Some Times – for audiences of over 15 – centres around a young man called Paramjit Singh Duggal, who has some bizarre nicknames. Those, however, are the least of his worries, what with his mother, father and girlfriend demanding a number of things. But he also has friends and a night life that leaves little time for much else. Contact: 26149546

Delhi

Rose Tinted

Agua de Rosas is inspired by a Sufí parable about a stream that is convinced that it is its destiny to cross the desert without losing its essence and identity. Rose water is a symbol of Sufism, and water is an important element of this performance by Sharmini Tharmaratnam. The performance will take place at The Attic on October 27. Contact: 23746050

Clowning Glory

What does a clown do when he is depressed? Nothing Like Lear, directed by Rajat Kapoor, focuses on a clown who has been crying for days, has lost the love of his life, and realises that he is getting old. A part of the Old World Theatre Festival 2012, the play will be staged on October 18 at India Habitat Centre.

Contact: 43663333

Chandigarh

Chess City

Chandigarh's love affair with architect Le Corbusier continues. An exhibition at Alliance Française takes one to La Chaux-de-Fonds in Switzerland, Corbusier's birthplace. The cityscape of La Chaux-de-Fonds is characterised by a chessboard design that was created at the beginning of the 19th century after a catastrophic fire. The exhibition will be held from October 18 to 31. Contact: 2647894

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