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Lamakaan has been open since 2010. Here are the events held since then, month by month, and the recordings of talks and performances on our YouTube channel.

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Events in May 2016

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Feminism
Tue May 3, 4:00 PM
Nadia khan
An initiative to remove the gender inequality and try to build equality for women at work place ! And we hope that in 2030 we can talk about gender inequality in HISTORICAL TERMS.
Gender equality will only be reached if we are able to empower women. ... Read More »
Red Ant Dream - A Film Tribute
Tue May 3, 6:30 PM
Lamakaan program committee
Today let us pay homage to activist and writer Satnam followed by a screening of Sanjay Kak's "Red Ant Dream" film in which he was seen and reciting about the lives of Adivasis and their struggles.

Satnam, whose real name was Gurmeet Singh, author ... Read More »
A Short Evening With Films- #22
Wed May 4, 6:30 PM
Octopus Studios
A exclusive event designed for short films, to show case some serious work in the short films category. With this event the studio wants to create an eco system for filmmakers to co exist & evolve, this is forum will address practical pain points of ... Read More »
The Last Letter
Thu May 5, 7:00 PM
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
A short performance based on Rohith Vemula's last note. Three actors intersperse the text of Rohith's last letter with other texts, mainly poetry, to create a moving experience. The performance also takes up other letters, those targeting Rohith and ... Read More »
Right to Quality of Life
Thu May 5, 7:30 PM
Gopal krishna
In the race for "progress" and "development", we are creating a city that is unsustainable and unlivable. The dichotomy of "Environment conservation" and "development" is a false dichotomy as infact Healthy environment IS development.

The panel d ... Read More »
Dramanon Workshop Production
Fri May 6, 8:00 PM
Dramanon
Dramanon presents our Workshop production - Part 2 of our recent Theatre Workshop conducted in March-April

Part 1 of our workshop was conducted by Mr Ramakrishna Shenoy for a total of 24 hours over 4 weekends between March 13th & April 10th. Part ... Read More »
Trees of Pune -Satej Nazare film
Sat May 7, 4:00 PM
Hyderabad Trails
People from Pune did a protest similiar to that of ours for KBR national park on 5th June, 2015 against illegal Trees cutting. They not only did a mass protest but also fought a legal battle against local Corporation and Garden Dept.

Finally, aft ... Read More »
Art
Sat May 7, 7:00 PM
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men presents 'Art'- a Comedy Play in English.

How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. I ... Read More »
आर्ट - Play in Hindi
Sat May 7, 8:30 PM
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men presents 'Art'-a Comedy Play in Hindi.

How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It's ... Read More »
Parenting & Child care
Sun May 8, 4:00 PM
Joy Education & Empowerment Trust
This Mother’s Day JEET is organising an Event on Positive Parenting on Child Development & Self care for Mothers. Our Guest speakers with a lot of expertise in Psychology, Gynecology, Physiotherapy, Diet, stress Management and work-life balance will ... Read More »
आर्ट
Sun May 8, 7:00 PM
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men presents 'Art'- a Comedy Play in Hindi.

How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. It' ... Read More »
Art
Sun May 8, 8:30 PM
The Lord Chamberlain's Men
The Lord Chamberlain's Men presents 'Art'- a Comedy Play in English.

How much would you pay for a white painting? Would it matter who the painter was? Would it be art? One of Marc's best friends, Serge, has just bought a very expensive painting. I ... Read More »
KUCHIPUDI DANCE
Tue May 10, 7:30 PM
SLB KUCHIPUDI KALANILAYAM
Inviting all for an evening of Kuchipudi classical Dance performance by Vineela and students of SLB KUCHIPUDI KALANILAYAM.

Having studied in a disciplined and devoted manner following the ancient principle of Guru Shishya Parampara since the tend ... Read More »
And Then There Were None
Wed May 11, 7:00 PM
Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis theatre group presents "And Then There Were None" a mystery play by children based on a novel by Agatha Christie of the same title.

Synopsis: A group of people are lured into coming to an island under different pretexts, e.g. offers ... Read More »
Shaam-e-Kathak
Thu May 12, 7:30 PM
Kathak Kalakshetra
The students of Kathak Kalakshetra will present the choreographic compositions of Guru Sri Anjubabu, a pioneer of the Deccani style of Kathak. The opening piece is a sloka followed by kathak nritth, wherein the students will present thaat, tukdas, ga ... Read More »
Evening of 5 award winning plays
Fri May 13, 8:30 PM
Dramanon
Dramanon Presents a repeat performance of a collection of 5 short plays from the Dramanon stable. Some of these plays are award-winning and have been critically acclaimed by the audience of Hyderabad, Bhubaneshwar, Bangalore and Manipal.
Some storie ... Read More »
Is God a Taoist? - A Play
Sat May 14, 8:00 PM
Hauns Sangeet Natya Mandal
“Is God a Taoist” is a dialogue between ‘a God’ and ‘a Mortal’. It is a series of ideas that treats a wide variety of subjects about life in general. A healthy discussion to shake our preconceived ideas about God and almost all other things or aspect ... Read More »
Mighty Himalayas - Photo exhibit
Sun May 15, 4:30 PM
Saurabh Chatterjee
The Mighty Himalayas - A week-long Photo Exhibition by Saurabh Chatterjee from 4pm on Sun, May 15-22nd.

This exhibition will showcase the Himalayas in terms of their culture, costume and environment capture by Saurabh over the last decade. Saurabh ... Read More »
India - My Journey So Far
Sun May 15, 4:30 PM
Saurabh Chatterjee
India - My Journey So Far will showcase photographs by Saurabh Chatterjee . Saurabh has been traveling in India over the last 15 years and will share his experience on his travels along with the pictures.


Saurabh Chatterjee is a Travel Photograp ... Read More »
Is Kambakht Sathe Ka Kya Karen
Sun May 15, 8:00 PM
UDAAN PERFORMING ARTS
Is Kambakht Sathe Ka Kya Karen is an adaptation of the Marathi play, Sathecha Kay Karaycha, penned by the noted playwright Rajiv Naik and translated into Hindi by Jyoti Subhash.

The story focuses on the tender relationship between a husband and a ... Read More »
Crafts and Bots -A 4day workshop
Tue May 17, 10:30 AM
Sachin
A 4 day workshop "Crafts and Bots" is being organized by Etch Bricks for children of age group 7 to 12 years at Lamakaan from 17th - 20th May 2016 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM. The workshop fees will be Rs. 2000 per child and the last date of registration is ... Read More »
Int. Day against Homophobia
Tue May 17, 7:00 PM
Public Affairs Section - U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
Inviting all for celebrating The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia on May 17th at 6:30pm onwards to events that raise awareness of LGBT rights and fight its violations.

May 17 was the date a decision was taken to remov ... Read More »
Odissi - Mohiniyattam Confluence
Wed May 18, 7:00 PM
Dr Mythili Maratt Anoop
An Odissi - Mohiniyattam Confluence

Mohiniyattam danseuse, Mythili, and Odissi Artist, Raman Kumari present their maiden collaborative recital in Hyderabad including a novel piece based on the element of water. They will present the varying moods ... Read More »
PAGE ONE: INSIDE THE NY TIMES
Thu May 19, 7:00 PM
Public Affairs Section - U.S. Consulate General Hyderabad
Inviting all for a screening of the film "PAGE ONE: INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES"

Synopsis: The film deftly gains unprecedented access to The New York Times newsroom and the inner workings of the Times' Media Desk. With the Internet surpassing print ... Read More »
Singles Vs Doubles
Fri May 20, 8:00 PM
Mahesh Bolisetti
They say that the grass is always greener on the other side. And this phrase perfectly fits in to the debate of who is happier, single people or committed/married/taken/double people. Join us as we put an end to this debate, or at least try to at Lam ... Read More »
WINGLESS & EK RAJA KI KAHANI
Sat May 21, 8:00 PM
Samahaara
Samahaara
In association with
Inspire Enrichment Center, Gachibowli
&
"Theatre Circle" The Aga Khan Academy, Hyderabad
presents

WINGLESS & EK RAJA KI KAHANI
Two fabulous plays by children

Date: 21st May, 2016
Time: 8.00pm
Venue: Lamakaa ... Read More »
Weekly Organic Bazaar -On Sunday
Sun May 22, 10:30 AM
Lamakaan Organic Bazaar
Come and discover: Wide range of Organic Fruits, veggies & groceries Homemade Breads and other baked goods; Organic Lunch, Handicrafts and Handlooms, Handmade Jewelry, Terrace Gardening Corner, Creative Design Spaces. Every Sunday 10:30am - 2:00pm Fo ... Read More »
A Tribute to Lyricist Veturi
Sun May 22, 10:30 AM
Adi Babu
The Event is all about letting the participants know/recall the contribution of Veturi Sundara Rama Murthy to Tollywood's lyrics.

All those who may not know anything about this stalwart may visit this following link:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki ... Read More »
Workshop: Parents: Storytelling
Sun May 22, 11:00 AM
Deepa Kiran, Story Arts India
Workshops for Parents: Storytelling for your child

“Why your child loves listening to stories and how can you tell stories better?”

The aim of this session is to bring awareness of the power of storytelling and its significance both in the chil ... Read More »
Sutradhar ki Biryani aur Haleem
Sun May 22, 8:00 PM
Sutradhar
The world we live in is a very strange place. Some eat to live and some live to eat. In one way or another our lives revolve around food: some cook; some eat; some store it ; some hoard it; some starve for it; some steal it..Our very survival depends ... Read More »
When The Left Feels Right
Tue May 24, 8:00 PM
The Torn Curtains
Ladies and gentlemen! Introducing the first edition of the Torn Curtains' Stage Hands! An initiative by The Torn Curtains to create a platform for new and fresh actors, directors and production enthusiasts to try out the marvel that is theatre and st ... Read More »
The Lost Dimension
Wed May 25, 8:00 PM
Prabhash Chandra
An evening of Play 'The Lost Dimension' in which Anup (protagonist) believes that all structure that exist mathematically exist also physically. Everything around us can be represented and understood through numbers jaise ek painting ek canvas jisme ... Read More »
Prison Stories- by Dr.GN Saibaba
Thu May 26, 5:00 PM
Lamakaan program committee
Join us for an evening of interaction with Prof. GN Saibaba at 5pm on Thursday 26th May at Lamakaan as he narrates stories from his arduous time in prison for opposing state atrocities against Adivasis.

GN Saibaba is a professor of English at Delh ... Read More »
The 90s Show - Comedy Special
Thu May 26, 8:00 PM
Rohit Swain
With this Oldy Goldy Comedy Show, take a Nostalgic Joy Ride Back to the 90s , the decade when India lost its innocence. Join Hyderabad's best Standup Comedians make fun of all the things you cherished in the 90s but are too ashamed to acknowledge in ... Read More »
Gardhabandam (గార్ధబాండం)
Fri May 27, 8:00 PM
Manch Theatre
|| Gardhabandam (గార్ధబాండం) ||

గార్ధబాండం అంటే చట్టుక్కున అర్ధం అవలేదా? గర్ధబాండం అంటే.. గాడిదగుడ్డు. అవును గాడిద గుడ్డే. తెలుగు కవి, రచయత, నటులు, దర్శకులు ఐన తనికెళ్ళ భరణి (Tanikella Bharani) గారు రచించిన ఈ గార్ధబాండం మీ అందరి ముందుకి మంచ్ థియేట ... Read More »
Consonance
Sat May 28, 10:30 AM
Pigment Art Gallery
A collection of minimalist & impressionist paintings by artist couple Aamira Abdullah & Abdullah Khan.

These paintings can best be described as minimalist, expressionist, geometric, zen. They use carefully selected colour and large scale to evoke ... Read More »
Pani Pani Re
Sat May 28, 6:00 PM
Tajalli Productions
Year 2026, this short movie(14Mins) presents story of a rich person Nawab saheb who is struggling to find water for his daughter's marriage. Want to know more, watch this comedy short movie to visualize the danger the mankind is going to face if it w ... Read More »
'MAA….CHAAI'
Sat May 28, 8:00 PM
RANGADHARA THEATRE STREAM
RANGADHAARA THE THEATRE STREAMS PRESENTS, a Hindi one Act play "MAA......CHAAI" on 28th May 2016 @ 8.00pm

The one act play, 'MAA….CHAAI' is a subtle hu­mour and inexplicable emotion which revolves around a freewheeling conversation that a young m ... Read More »
Hyderabad Quiz Club-Monthly Quiz
Sun May 29, 4:30 PM
V.Shankar
HQC's monthly quiz for May !
All are welcome. Read More »
Samahaara Comedy Night: 11th Ed.
Sun May 29, 8:00 PM
Samahaara
Samahaara Comedy Night: 11th Edition

Date: 29th May 2016
Venue: Lamakaan, Banjara Hills
Time: 8pm

Directed by Rathna Shekar Reddy

It's baaaaaaaack, with a new set of short plays and stand-up comedy. Remember how much fun we had last time? ... Read More »
Lagori
Tue May 31, 8:00 PM
Aham Theatre
Lagori - An abstract performance - just like the game of piled stones and a ball, this performance is about compilation of thoughts weaved through a needle of idea to perform some personal thoughts, a mix of poetry and drama to explore the present in ... Read More »