Specials
At Akvarious, our work often extends beyond the stage. Whether it’s deep-dive conversations, curated festivals, or new platforms for theatre, these initiatives reflect our evolving engagement with the artform—and the people who make and watch it.
From a series that builds a culture of English theatre, to interviews that peel back the layers of our 25-year journey—here’s a look at what else we’ve been up to.
PLAY DATES @ ANTISOCIAL
Weekly programming curated by Akvarious
In August 2024, we performed at AntiSocial for the first time ever. In the 17 months after that we did 17 shows there, and realized that this was not a fling, but an actual relationship. And what was even better was that a regular audience was being cultivated. Very few venues here are as funky, or let you have a drink while watching a show, so that could be a draw, but we’d like to think that the theatre was pretty appealing too. To cut a long story short, Akvarious is taking this relationship to the next stage and partnering with AntiSocial to curate and present regular theatre. At least weekly, to begin with. Even more often is the dream. And because this initiative promises to be fun, and a welcome weekly break from the drudgery of traffic and pollution and jobs and life, we’re calling it “Play Dates”. Only these ones, for a change, are for the adults. Starting February 2026, get your regular dose of drama at AntiSocial, curated by Akvarious. See you there.
Upcoming Shows:
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One On One Dhamaal by Rage Productions Ticket
Tue, Feb 24 @ 8:30pm
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Phukatiya by Motley Ticket
Tue, Mar 10 @ 8:30pm
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Micro Theatre by Jahaan Singh & Rayaan Khatib Ticket
Tue, Mar 17 @ 8:30pm
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Excess Estrogen by Akvarious Productions Ticket
Tue, Mar 24 @ 8:30pm
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Kheyechish? by Meghna Roy Choudhury Ticket
Tue, Mar 31 @ 8:30pm
Let’s Start with Why
A blog series in collaboration with Bhasha Centre
As part of our 25th anniversary, we partnered with Bhasha Centre to create a special series within their blog—Let’s Start with Why.
This section features in-depth interviews with people who’ve been part of Akvarious over the last 25 years—actors, writers, directors, collaborators—trying to get under their skin and into their stories.
Set in a candid, conversational Q&A format, these interviews explore the choices, challenges, and chaos behind the work. In a landscape where theatre is often reduced to Instagram posts and quick promotions, this space is about long-form reflection, memory, and meaning.
No rants. No clickbait. No flame wars. Just honest conversations about the work and the people who make it.
Angrezee Medium
A theatre series in collaboration with Shreeram Lagoo Rang-avakash
Angrezee Medium is an ongoing initiative to build a consistent and vibrant English theatre culture in Pune. Every two months, we bring two curated productions from across India to the black box at SLR, creating a platform for high-quality, contemporary English theatre.
Whether you’re a theatre-goer or a theatre-maker, this is a space for meaningful performances and new connections.
Next Edition:
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Saturday, April 24, 2026 TBA
TBA | 7:30pm
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Sunday, April 25, 2025 TBA
TBA | 6:30pm