Readings in the shed

"When I read the line I thought to myself that I didn’t know anyone was allowed to write things like that. If I had known, I would have started writing a long time ago. So I immediately started writing."

This was Gabriel Garcia Marquez' reaction after reading Franz Kafka's Metamorphosis.

What was it about this short story that inspired Marquez, and so many other celebrated writers?
And more than 100 years later it continues to cast a spell on readers.

Join us for a performative reading to discover the magic of Kafka's Metamorphosis, the Book in Focus at

At Godrej Theatre at
15 November 6 pm
17 November 7 pm

Registration link in bio.

That morning Gregor Samsa woke up to discover that he had turned into a giant bug. How was he going to manage his diurnal routine in this new form? How would his family handle this disruption?

Samsa grapples with these questions, and his extra set of limbs, in Readings in the Shed’s adaptation of Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, the Book in Focus at

This reading performance complemented by a movement choreography illustrates Samsa’s internal struggle and his unease in the social structure.

Performed by Aryaman Satish & students of BVoc Theatre & Stagecraft, (Mumbai)
Adapted for Stage by Himali Kothari
Movement Design by Ajinkya Ovhal
Directed by Nikhil Katara
Venue: at NCPA, Mumbai
Supported by Goethe Institut, Max Mueller Bhavan

15 November, 6 pm to 7 pm
17 November 7:15 pm to 7 pm (Followed by an open discussion chaired by RJ Hrishi K)

FREE ENTRY
Registration link in bio.

That morning Gregor Samsa woke up to discover that he had turned into a giant bug. How was he going to manage his diurnal routine in this new form? How would his family handle this disruption?

Samsa grapples with these questions, and his extra set of limbs, in Readings in the Shed’s adaptation of Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis.

This reading performance complemented by a movement choreography illustrates Samsa’s internal struggle and his unease in the social structure.

Performed by & students of , (Mumbai)
Adapted for Stage by Himali Kothari
Movement Design by
Directed by Nikhil Katara
Venue: NCPA Mumbai

15 November, 6 pm to 7 pm
17 November 7:15 pm to 7 pm (Followed by an open discussion chaired by RJ Hrishi K)

FREE ENTRY
To register visit, https://www.litlive.in/fest2024/register

presented five stories based on the effects of climate change on different communities across the world.

Gratitude to the small but invested group that turned up to lend an ear to our home grown stories.

These stories have emerged through the encouragement of organisations like and which recognise the impact of art in making a difference.

The stories were brought alive by future storytellers from (
and Sambita Dey ) under the mentoring of
Their efforts were boosted by the experience of storyteller of

A big thank you to and for their collaboration in bringing these stories to the stage.

said, "A story is an ax that should break the ice within."
We look forward to reading more such stories with our audience.

presented five stories based on the effects of climate change on different communities across the world.

Gratitude to the small but invested group that turned up to lend an ear to our home grown stories.

These stories have emerged through the encouragement of organisations like and which recognise the impact of art in making a difference.

The stories were brought alive by future storytellers from (
and Sambita Dey
Their efforts were boosted by the experience of storyteller of

A big thank you to and for their collaboration in bringing these stories to the stage.

said, "A story is an ax that should break the ice within."
We look forward to reading more such stories with our audience.

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Climate change is no longer imminent. It is here. And its effects are personal to each one of us.
But where do we fit in?

in collaboration with presents

THE CLIMATE CHRONICLES

Five stories that are a reminder that a first step, however miniscule, is the start of every journey, however challenging.

Date: 26 April, Friday
Time: 6:00pm
Venue: Commaraswamy Hall

FREE ENTRY

See you there!