Welcome to the world of Shakespeare, not exactly but in a twisted format in the world created by Beth and Banquo. The Shakespearean tragedy transforms into an hour-long comedy in Rupesh Tillu's ‘Madbeth’, a valiant, one-man effort.

The Swedish National Academy of Mime and Acting student puts the classic on the back burner as he introduces elements of bizarre comedy into his performance. The play is funny, no doubt, but it's not Shakespeare, instead it is a highly interactive physical comedy inspired by Shakespeare’s classic. A profound allegory that dissolves the space between observer and performer. The performance is a combination of slapstick, acrobatics, mime, songs and improvisations.

After ‘Madbeth’s roaring success over the years at opening shows in Mumbai and Delhi, Tillu’s back to tickle your funny bone even though its may last for just an hour or so.

Rupesh holds MFA in Physical Comedy from The National School of Dramatic Arts, Sweden, a bachelor’s degree in commerce and economics from Mumbai University. He has won lot of recognition across the globe from Stockholm Fringe Festival 2012, A Special Jury Award- Best of Prague Fringe Festival 2013 and many more. Now back to India his home ground, he is here to experiment in theatre with Shakespeare’s works.

The Tragedy of Madbeth is a devised theatre piece. It has been played for a wide range of audience in Europe, Israel, West Bank and India. The play was invited by UNESCO Centre for Peace to tour in USA (2012). The play has been invited by various respected educational institutions in India such as The Doon School Dehradun, Welham’s Girls Dehradun, The Modern School New Delhi.

The Performance has been staged for The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Uttarakhand Government at The Survey of India Auditorium in February 2013.

The Tragedy of Madbeth was invited by the Prague Shakespeare Company in December 2013 to be staged at The National Theatre, Prague, Czech Republic

The Tragedy of Madbth has been played at Rangashankara, Bangalore in June 2013 and January 2014.The performance has been staged at Alliance Francaise, New Delhi, a several times.

With ‘Madbeth’ super success, the journey has just began and Rupesh is working on devising a new piece of work in the same format.

Synopsis:

One man, One throne, One crown, One hilariously tragic experience.

Amidst thunder and lightening, three witches meet with Beth and Banquo, From there on Beth tries his best to live up to all the prophesies with his imaginary friend Banquo. Together they narrate this murderous tale sincerely.

Date and time: 30^th April Saturday 7.30 pm

Venue: St Andrews Auditorium, Bandra

Duration: 75 minutes approx

Suitable age: Above 13 years.

Written and Performed by: Rupesh Tillu

Presented by; Sanjay Kalra

Mime Consultant: Katarina Rodopoulos

Costumes: Sigyn Stenquist

About Rupesh Tillu:

Rupesh Tillu is an actor, director and independent film-maker, born in Mumbai India. He holds MFA in Physical Comedy from The National School of Dramatic Arts, Sweden, a bachelor’s degree in commerce and economics from Mumbai University. He has received several international theatre awards such as Outstanding Artist/Act- Stockholm Fringe Festival 2012, A Special Jury Award- Best of Prague Fringe Festival 2013 and many more. He played the character of Ajay in a feature film ‘Ship of Theseus’ and also line produced Swedish schedule for the same film, which received several national and international awards. He has worked with several theatre companies such as Avikal Theatre Company (India), Urban Theatre Company (Sweden), Teater Slava (Sweden), Bananteatern (Sweden).

He has done expeditions with Clowns without Borders to Moldova, Palestine, Israel, India, Jordan and Egypt. He is a part of Drömställe – A clown trio, which toured nationally in all renowned theatres of Sweden in 2013. His vocational training includes one year Physical Theatre at Fhsk Vårdinge By. Professional Clown training with Clowns without Borders Sweden. He has also worked for UNESCO Centre for Peace, Frederick M.D, USA. His debut documentary feature film ‘The Living Gods’ is co-produced by the Swedish National Television which  premièred at FIFA, Canada in March 2014. He is the founder and artistic director of Theatreact.

 Winner, Stockholm Fringe Festival 2012 – Award for Best Artist/Act

Winner, Best of Prague Fringe Festival 2013 – A Special Jury Award 

Nomination, Prague Fringe Festival- Inspiration Award

Special Pick, Amsterdam Fringe 2013 and Rome Fringe 2013