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Teamwork Arts revives 'Going Solo' international solo theatre festival
There is a special kind of theatre show called solo theatre, where just one actor performs on stage and plays all the characters.
A group in India called Teamwork Arts started a festival for these solo shows back in 2013.
It was the first festival in India made just for solo theatre.
After a long break, the festival is now coming back.
The next big 'Going Solo' festival will happen in India in 2027.
Before that, a team of judges will travel to a huge theatre festival in Edinburgh, Scotland, called the Fringe.
They will watch many shows and pick the very best solo performances.
They might choose up to three shows to bring to India.
The chosen shows will be performed in three big Indian cities: New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
This festival helps artists from different countries share their stories with Indian audiences.
Teamwork Arts announced the revival of 'Going Solo', an international festival dedicated to solo theatre, with a planned 2027 edition in India.
An international jury will attend the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August to scout the most compelling solo theatre productions.
Up to three productions are expected to be selected for a tour of India with performances in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
First produced by Teamwork Arts in 2013, 'Going Solo' was India's pioneering international festival devoted exclusively to solo theatre.
The jury comprises Reena Wadhwa, Nelson Fernandez, Laura Mackenzie Stuart and Jo Laidlaw, assessing originality, artistic excellence and impact.
- Who
- Teamwork Arts, with Managing Director Sanjoy K Roy, and festival presenter Reena Wadhwa; the jury includes Nelson Fernandez, Laura Mackenzie Stuart and Jo Laidlaw.
- What
- The revival of 'Going Solo', an international festival dedicated to solo theatre, bringing selected productions to India.
- Where
- Announced in New Delhi; scouting at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in Scotland; performances proposed in New Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
- When
- Announced on Monday, August 10, with jury scouting at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August and the festival edition planned for 2027.
- Why
- To celebrate solo theatre and create meaningful artistic exchange and cross-cultural dialogue between artists and audiences.
Key facts
- Organizer
- Teamwork Arts
- Festival
- Going Solo
- Presented by
- Reena Wadhwa
- Next edition
- 2027, in India
- Selection event
- Edinburgh Festival Fringe (August)
- Productions to be selected
- Up to three
- Tour cities
- New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
- First edition
- 2013
Quotes
Sanjoy K. Roy
Managing Director of Teamworks Arts
“"Solo theatre strips away everything except the relationship between the performer and the audience, making every performance deeply personal and unforgettable."”
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“"Solo theatre reminds us that the power of performance lies not in scale, but in the ability of a single voice to illuminate the shared human experience."”
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