The ‘Sufi Gospel Project’ is a show which Kochi would love to check out. Vocalist Sonam Kalra, along with her team will be performing in Kochi this month. Vocalist Sonam has performed at many national events and has been lauded for her beautiful performances. Embracing the typical Sufi melodies, this band has some splendid tunes to offer music-lovers.

Blending Indian instruments that include the flute, tabla, sarangi along with western tunes from the guitar and keyboard, the ‘Sufi Gospel Project’ has marked their presence in Indian music through uniqueness and class. You will have Sonam Kalra on the vocals, Ahsan Ali Khan on Sarangi, Brennon Denfer on Bass, and Rajesh Prasanna for flute.

The first performance of ‘Sufi Gospel Project’ was in the year 2011, and ever since then they have made a mark for themselves. The event is happening on the 30^th of November at JT Pac. The show begins at 7. 30 p.m.

What is the newest event happening at Kochi’s art hub? ‘Hard Places’ at JT Pac it is! This international play by Mercury Theatre Company in U.K, is being staged in Kochi for the first time. And they quite have a good treat for theatre-lovers in the city.

Taking a peep into the lives of people who have been divided by politics, ‘Hard Places’ has something for everyone. The play is directed by Chris White, Produced by Rebecca Gould, Shernaz Patel, Rajit Kapur and Rahul da Cunha. ‘Hard Places’ is scripted by Farhad Sorabjee. The cast includes Nabil Stuart, Jasmina Daniel, Shernaz Patel in the lead roles.

So make sure you don’t miss this one.

Venue: JT PAC, Thripunithara.

Date: 8^th November 2012.

Time: 7. 30 p.m.

JT Pac is geared up with their next big show, which is scheduled to happen this weekend. This time, they are presenting a comic thriller named ‘Pune Highway’. The play is written and directed by Rahul D Cunha, and is based on friendship and crisis related to it.

The star cast is something you would definitely want to check out. You will have Rajit Kapur, Shankar Sachdev, Yamini Namjoshi, and Ashwin Mushran in the lead roles. The story revolves around a group of friends who stay in a hotel at the Bombay-Pune highway, and the related incidents that happen.

Date: 29^th September 2012

Time: 7. 15 p.m.

Venue: JT Pac, Thripunithura.

Make sure you don’t miss this play, Kochi theatre-lovers

Here is something art-lovers in the city can dig into this weekend. Hop into JT Pac to witness the play ‘Me, Kash and Cruise’. The director of the famous play ‘Class of 84’ has written and directed this play too. The story revolves around characters in Mumbai, and the city also is a pivotal character in the play.

The leading protagonists in the play, struggle to fit in hard with the changing social, economic and cultural sides of the city. The play is something you would want to watch, as it picks on various societal matters as well.

The play stars Rajit Kapur, Neil Bhoopalam, Amit Mistry in the leading roles.

‘Me, Kash and Cruise’is happening on the 28^th of September at JT Pac. Make sure you are there by 7.15 p.m.

‘Opposites Attract’, they say! So if you would love checking this out in the form of a play, then head to JT Pac this 24^th of June 2012. The play Miss Bindass is about a girl who leads a totally careless life with no disciplines or principles. She meets a man who leads a normal life and abides to values and norms of the society. They meet, talk and finally end up in a fruitful relationship. If you want to know how this happens, then check out the play. This romantic drama will not fail to entertain you.

The play is directed by Sam Kerawala. You will have Maanvi Gagroo and Danesh Irani in the leading roles. Pheroza Modi, Ameen Kazerouni and Shikha Talsania are also starring in the play.

The show begins at 7.00 p.m on the 24^th. Book your tickets now.

Meherzad Patel’s short play collections will be staged at JT Pac this week. Directed by Meherzad Patel and Danesh Khambata, theater-lovers in the city will definitely love this one. This collection of short plays ‘Four Square’, is all about fun, lots of comedy, yet enlightening.

These four stories are set in totally different plots, and you would love the way in which it tells the tales of people, and how it is carried forth. Portraying human emotions at its best, this play has been staged at various venues across the nation and has been widely acclaimed.

Make sure you don’t miss this. The event is happening at JT Pac on the 23^rd of June 2012 at 7. 00 p.m. SO book your tickets now.

‘Amores’ this week at JT Pac! The famous Indonesian band will be performing at JT Pac on the 16^th and 17^th of June 2012. This two-part musical fiesta will surely be a treat to music lovers in the city. This five member band will take you to the world of Indonesian music where you get to listen to their best tunes.

The group will also present some lovely music from Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Hindustani, Dutch and more. Here are the members of the band.

Bung.Zeppy Simorangkir – Guitarist /Vocalist

Ervina Tiurma – Percussion / Vocalist

Edward Sinambela – Percussion /Vocalist

Anggiat Sihombing – Lead Guitar / Vocalist

Sofar Sitindaon – Bass /Vocalist

Make sure you don’t miss this big musical fest. And be there at 7.00 p.m.

JT Pac presents yet another play for theatre lovers in Kochi. Writer-Director Rahul Da Cunha’s play ‘Class of 84’ is something which you would love to check out. The plot surrounds a group of friends, their times of happiness and sadness, cheers and smiles and lot more. Having completed more than 200 shows across the nation, ‘Class of 84’ was first staged in the year 2003.

Seven friends come together after a long time, and they hadn’t kept in touch over the years. But no matter how many years have passed by, they still remained friends. Death of an eight friend causes terrible grief to the other seven friends.

The play will be showcased at JT Pac on the 22^nd of June 2012 at 7. 15 p.m. You can book your tickets online as well. Make sure you don’t miss this one, Kochi!

Listen to some mind-blowing Sitar tunes this Friday. T. Radhakrishna, the Sitar maestro, will be performing at JT Pac on the 9^th of June 2012. The show will begin at 7.00 p.m. Radhakrishna, who has showcased his talents at umpteen national events, was trained from Pt. Ravi Shankar’s School of Sitar.

He was also trained by Sitar expert Pt. Ramarao from the age of 14. His love towards music and Sitar has borne wings from then on. Radhakrishna has been conducting Sitar classes, and his music is appreciated and applauded across the nation.

So if you are a Sitar fan, or if you would love to listen to some Hindustani tunes, then make sure you drop in at JT Pc tomorrow. You wouldn’t want to miss this! Limited seats only, so reserve ASAP!

Theatre-lovers in Kochi don’t miss the play happening at JT Pac on the 21^st of June. A. R. Gurney’s ‘Love Letters’ is a romantic play that revolves around relationships and people. The highlight is on love, and everyone, barring their age, would want to check out this play. It shows the love story of two people over the span of fifty years. The play has been shown at various national and international stages.

The play scripted by A. R. Gurney is directed by Rahul Da Cunha. The leading protagonists in the play are showcased by Rajit Kapur and Shernaz Patel. The story is about two people who live in completely different worlds, and how they move on together, happily. They are childhood friends, and have many bitter, sweet and beautiful experiences to show.

So see you at JT Pac on 21^st, at 7. 15 pm. And make sure you book your tickets ASAP!