305 Galli Mantola
Duration
60mins, without an interval
Genre
Drama
Age Suitability
12+
Language
Hindi
Synopsis
In a crumbling old house in a narrow lane in Old Delhi, memories, jokes, heartbreak, and rivalries unfold between its eccentric inhabitants. As siblings debate inheritance and lovers dream of escape, the gully is engulfed by the fragrance of nalli nihari and nostalgia. A fading community clings to its history even as it grapples with change. This is a funny and tender portrait of a neighbourhood—and a nation—struggling to hold on.
Credits
| Featuring | Anirudha Rawal, Dhruv Kalra, Dilshad Edibam, Faisal Rashid, Lisha Bajaj, Sakshi Mokadam, and Vijay Tilani |
| Written by | Vibhu Puri |
| Directed by | Faisal Rashid |
| Light Design by | Yael Crishna |
| Sound Design by | Varrunn Bangera |
| Costume Design by | Pallavi Patel |
| Stage Design by | Akarsh Khurana and Saatvika Kantamneni |
| Choreography by | Yashaswee Gandhi |
| Production Management by | Radhika Mhatre |
Show Requirements
| Team Size | 10 |
| Venue suitability | Black box, Proscenium, Thrust theatres Minimum stage size of 25′ width and 20′ depth |
| Venue availability | 6 hours for setup and tech |
| Tech requirements | Profiles and LED lights needed |
| Local assistance | 2 set crew |
Playbill
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