Gumma Banda Gumma (for children above 5 years) July 29, 2008

The Play ‘Gumma Banda Gumma’ is an adaptation of the original German play. Max Und Mili. [Max and Milli]. It is a five character play performed in the tradition of GRIPS Theatre where in adults play the roles of the three main characters, all children between the age of six to ten years as well as those of the parents. The play focuses on the ability of a child to communicate and bond with another regardless of all the barriers adults create. It is about unconditional friendship, sibling love and rivalry, parent child relationships and how all of these can be quite full of fun and happiness. Though simple in structure this play is very profound and touching. It delves into the world of children cutting across age, gender, class and culture all at once. In a very innocent and subtle way, the play provides a beautiful experience of the value of social interaction despite social inequalities.