Irul, a play by Floating Theatre, Kozhikode, bagged the third prize in the best play category in ‘Unlock with Smile’, a short play competition organised by Team Arts Chennai and Haritham WhatsApp collective recently. Besides, the play also won the best script award for director Bichoos Chilanka and second best actress award for Chinnoos Chilanka.
The competition was organised as an encouragement for the theatre fraternity that was almost in a state of hibernation during the lockdown. More than 50 plays, most of which were prepared just for the contest, were part of it.
Noted theatre personalities Jayan Thirumana, Payyannur Murali, Rajesh Irulam, Anil Mala and Abhilash Parameshwaran formed the jury.
Irul explores racism and casteism in Indian society through the lives of a few ‘manhole cleaners’ in Delhi.
Kaliyattam by Black Theatre, Thrissur, was adjudged the best play in the competition.
You have reached your limit for free articles this month.
To get full access, please subscribe.
Already have an account ? Sign in
Show Less Plan
Subscription Benefits Include
Today's Paper
Find mobile-friendly version of articles from the day's newspaper in one easy-to-read list.
Faster pages
Move smoothly between articles as our pages load instantly.
Unlimited Access
Enjoy reading as many articles as you wish without any limitations.
Dashboard
A one-stop-shop for seeing the latest updates, and managing your preferences.
Personalised recommendations
A select list of articles that match your interests and tastes.
Briefing
We brief you on the latest and most important developments, three times a day.
*Our Digital Subscription plans do not currently include the e-paper ,crossword, iPhone, iPad mobile applications and print. Our plans enhance your reading experience.
A letter from the Editor
Dear subscriber,
Thank you!
Your support for our journalism is invaluable. It’s a support for truth and fairness in journalism. It has helped us keep apace with events and happenings.
The Hindu has always stood for journalism that is in the public interest. At this difficult time, it becomes even more important that we have access to information that has a bearing on our health and well-being, our lives, and livelihoods. As a subscriber, you are not only a beneficiary of our work but also its enabler.
We also reiterate here the promise that our team of reporters, copy editors, fact-checkers, designers, and photographers will deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda.
Suresh Nambath
