Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Robibarer Barbela Revives Kolkata’s Nostalgic Live Audio Stage Drama
Robibarer Barbela is a new live storytelling event in Kolkata.
It will bring back the feeling of listening to dramatic stories on a Sunday afternoon.
The first show will feature Kharaj Mukherjee and Manasi Sinha.
They will perform four Bengali plays written by Mukherjee.
Instead of using a regular stage-play format, the performers will mainly use their voices and narration.
Music, lights and a simple stage setup will support the stories.
The show will last about one hour.
It will take place on August 30 at Five Mad Men in Salt Lake.
Future editions may feature other Bengali performers.
Five Mad Men will launch Robibarer Barbela, a live audio stage drama event in Kolkata.
The inaugural performance will feature Kharaj Mukherjee and Manasi Sinha.
The hour-long show will present four original Bengali acts written by Mukherjee.
Narration, voice acting, dramatic oration, improvisation and comedy will drive the performance.
The event is scheduled for August 30 from 1–2pm at Five Mad Men in Salt Lake.
- Who
- Five Mad Men, with Kharaj Mukherjee and Manasi Sinha performing.
- What
- The launch of Robibarer Barbela, a live audio stage drama featuring four original Bengali acts.
- When
- August 30, from 1–2pm.
- Where
- Five Mad Men (5MM), Salt Lake, Kolkata.
- Why
- To revive the nostalgic experience of live audio storytelling and present Bengali dramatic performances in a voice-led format.
- Event
- Robibarer Barbela
- Presented by
- Five Mad Men (5MM), curated by live.work
- Inaugural performers
- Kharaj Mukherjee and Manasi Sinha
- Content
- Four original Bengali acts written by Kharaj Mukherjee
- Duration
- One hour
- Date and time
- August 30, 1–2pm
- Venue
- Five Mad Men (5MM), Salt Lake, Kolkata