The lead actor Priyanka Kotwal is from the Salaam Balak Trust

Set in a magical world, the play revolves around a spirit and a courageous orphan, Jhumpa, who hails from a non-privileged background. A bright child, she accomplishes whatever she puts her mind to, and this time, she sets out to make the best tea in the world. The plot progresses as her world collides with the kingdom of bats, and that of a competitive king. During this journey, she comes to understand the value of hard work and true friendship, and that talent must be accompanied by compassion if she is to be a sensitive person.

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The 10-member cast of the play includes Padma Damodaran and Bhushan Vikas; how the lead character came to be played by Priyanka Kotwal is an interesting story. "I had auditioned children from the Salaam Balak Trust that works closely with students from the city's municipal schools to play the lead part in the play. Priyanka was selected through that audition and went through one and half months of training. She is a delight to watch on stage!"

Sapan Saran

Saran shares. Her first directorial venture for children, the production, Saran tells us, came with a huge sense of responsibility towards them. "Kids make for a very sharp audience. So, our focus was on how not to dumb it down for the young minds and keep it engaging."

On April 16, 4 pm; April 17, 12 pm and 4 pm
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