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1967

A Touch of Brightness

Written by Partap Sharma

Play Details

Context

Artistic Director 
William Gaskill

Part Of
Sunday Night Productions Without Décor

Dates Performed

Sunday 5th March 1967
Main House (Downstairs)

Play Details

Synopsis

A pavement, in the late evening 

Set in Bombay’s red-light district, A Touch of Brightness centres around Rukhmani, a sex worker with a mystical aura. Rukhmani’s journey, marked by her spiritual awakening amidst a harsh reality, intertwines with key figures like Pidku and Shri, revealing the struggles and societal disdain faced by those in her world.

The play delves into themes of spirituality, societal neglect, and the quest for dignity, portraying the raw experiences of marginalized individuals. Its style blends realism with symbolism, using Rukhmani’s spiritual reflections as a metaphor for her inner journey. This poignant tale leaves a lasting impression, showcasing the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Director(s)

Ian Watt-Smith

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Cast & Creative

Cast

Prem Bakshi

Cast

Manisha Bose

Cast

Gerson Da Cunha

Cast

Saeed Jaffrey

Cast

Padma Kumari

Cast

Leslie Anderson

Cast

Anne Carroll

Cast

Robert Grange

Cast

Gwen Nelson

Cast

Trevor Peacock

Cast

Billy Russell

Cast

Jack Shepherd

Cast

Bridget Turner

Cast

Thelma Whiteley

Costume

Diana Wisbey