Mysuru: City’s noted theatre repertory Rangayana, for the first time, will stage an all-women play ‘The House of Bernarda Alba’ as part of weekend show at Bhoomigeeta in Rangayana premises every Sunday starting from July 21 at 6.30 pm, said Rangayana Director Bhagirathi Bai Kadam, here yesterday. Addressing press persons at Sriranga auditorium, Bhagirathi Kadam,…
Hundreds bid tearful farewell to Muddu Krishna couple
July 10, 2019Mysuru: Hundreds of people including students, theatre artistes, littérateurs, theatre enthusiasts, well-wishers and friends bid tearful adieu to theatre artiste Muddu Krishna and his wife CFTRI Scientist Dr. Indrani this morning, who died in an accident at Lucknow. While Dr. Indrani was killed on the spot on Sunday, Muddu Krishna died at a hospital on…
Mysuru couple killed in road accident at Lucknow
July 8, 2019Muddu Krishna was a Senior Rangayana artiste while his wife Indrani was serving as CFTRI Scientist Mysuru: Senior Rangayana artiste K. Muddu Krishna (68) and his wife Indrani (61), a Scientist at CFTRI in city and residents of Niveditha Nagar here, died in an accident at Lucknow. They are survived by two sons, daughters-in-law, who…
Costume Cornucopia: Where Bahuroopis are fashioned, styled
June 29, 2019Art productions comprising dance and theatre have been a major form of entertainment since ancient times. Theatre evolved as an organised way to express creativity and with it came the evolution of costume design. Without costumes, productions are neither believable nor loved by audience. Costume design has had very humble beginnings that have morphed into…
‘Late S. Malathi promoted women-centric plays’: ‘Greeshma Rangothsava’ begins
May 21, 2019“Late S. Malathi was the first woman Theatre Director who also portrayed the problems of women and always voiced for their struggle,” opined Senior Theatre Director H.S. Umesh. He was speaking after launching ‘Greeshma Rangothsava’ at Rangayana here on Sunday in memory of late S. Malathi. Umesh recalled that Malathi had a long association with…
Rangayana invites applications for one-year Diploma course
May 17, 2019Mysuru: Rangayana has invited applications for one-year Diploma Course in theatre education for the year 2019-20. The theatre repertory is successfully running the Bharatiya Ranga Shikshana Kendra ‘Rangashale’ since the last nine years and Hampi University has given recognition to the present course. The students applying for the course must be between 18 and 28…
‘Chinnara Natakotsava’ to conclude this evening
May 7, 2019Mysuru: The three-day Chinnara Natakotsava titled Angulahulada Ananthayana, organised as part of the ongoing Chinnara Mela at Vanaranga in Rangayana premises here, will conclude this evening. The Chinnara Natakotsava commenced on Sunday evening at Vanaranga in Rangayana premises here with the children collectively rendering the song Neenu Ninnanthagu. Over 400 children also sang Kalisu guruve…
Quick action by officials
April 20, 2019The report in yesterday’s Star of Mysore titled “Security Guard injured as metal door falls on him at Rangayana,” has spurred the officials of Rangayana to take immediate action. They have cordoned off the area, removed both the metal doors for repairs and are also repairing the wall adjoining the shed and the canteen that…
Security Guard injured as metal door falls on him at Rangayana
April 19, 2019Mysuru: A Security Guard at the theatre repertory Rangayana in Kalamandira premises was injured when the metal door of the car shed (meant to park the car of the Director) fell on him yesterday at around 4.30 pm. Security Guard Shesu, who is an outsourced staff was trying to close one side of the nearly…
‘Chinnara Mela-2019’ off to a colourful start
April 14, 2019Mysuru: ‘Chinnara Mela-2019’, the popular summer camp for children organised by Rangayana took off last evening at Vanaranga in Kalamandira premises with renowned artiste Ramachandra Hadapad administering the ‘Rangasangeetha Deekshe’ to children chanting ‘Kayo Sri Gowri’ composed by Jayachamaraja Wadiyar, ‘Karunalu baa belake’ by B.M. Sri and ‘Lola lotte’ by Saint Purandaradasa. Assamese movie director…
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