Archive · 21 Nov 2025
English Theatre's Rise in Pune
English theatre has been having a hard time in Pune, with low attendance at performances.
However, a recent English play called 'Phoenix' had a full house at The Box Studio.
The play is about couples dealing with marital issues and features great acting, especially by Radhika Madgulkar.
English theatre struggles in Pune while Marathi theatre thrives
Attempts to bring English plays to Pune have had low attendance
Phoenix, an English play, packs The Box Studio to capacity
Play explores themes of marital discord and gender roles
Audience appreciates performances, particularly Radhika Madgulkar's
- Who
- English theatre enthusiasts, playgoers
- What
- Struggles and success of English theatre in Pune
- When
- Recently, with 'Phoenix' play
- Where
- Pune, The Box Studio
- Why
- To explore themes of marital discord and gender roles
Supporters of English Theatre
Conservative Audience
Accessibility
Supporters of English Theatre
English theatre should be more accessible to Pune audiences
Conservative Audience
Conservative audience may not be interested in plays dealing with sensitive topics
- Play
- Phoenix
- Writer
- Aruna Thosar-Dixit
- Director
- Mohan Madgulkar
- Running Time
- 80 minutes
- Cast
- Mohan Madgulkar, Radhika Madgulkar, Angad Patwardhan, Harshwardhan Shrotri, Laxmi Birajdar, Pramiti Narke