Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Sunil Shanbag's 'The Horse' Blends Comedy, Political Satire
Imagine a play where a crazy Roman emperor, Caligula, gets obsessed with a horse named Incitatus.
This play, 'The Horse,' uses comedy and satire to tell this story.
It's like a funny and silly look at power and ideas, with a big cast of actors.
The emperor makes some wild rules, like making the horse a top official!
Even though it was written a long time ago, the play's ideas about power and craziness still feel relevant today.
The play is a mix of laughs and thought, hoping to make people think while having a good time.
Sunil Shanbag's play 'The Horse' blends satire and comedy, featuring a large cast.
The play is based on Julius Hay's work, focusing on Emperor Caligula's obsession with a horse named Incitatus.
The story involves decrees, a love story, and a man pretending to be a horse.
Shanbag believes the play's satire, despite its age, is relevant to contemporary society.
The play features a cast of 20 actors and will be staged in Mumbai and New Delhi.
- Who
- Directed by Sunil Shanbag and features a large cast, including Akash Khurana.
- What
- A satirical play called 'The Horse' by Sunil Shanbag.
- When
- First staged in 1965, and will be performed in August and September.
- Where
- Bal Gandharva Rang Mandir, Mumbai and Kamani Auditorium, New Delhi.
- Why
- To present a humorous yet thought-provoking commentary on themes like power and societal absurdity, resonating with contemporary issues.
Shanbag's Viewpoint
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Satire and Comedy
Shanbag's Viewpoint
Shanbag intends to produce a comedy that challenges the audience, which is an opportunity rarely given in theater.
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- Play Title
- 'The Horse'
- Director
- Sunil Shanbag
- Based on
- Julius Hay's work
- Lead Actor
- Akash Khurana
- Location
- Mumbai and New Delhi
- Genre
- Satirical Comedy