Auckland audiences are in for a treat. Prayas, the non-profit Indian organisation, based in Auckland, brings you a much acclaimed play, Charandas Chor.Auckland audiences are in for a treat. Prayas, the non-profit Indian organisation, based in Auckland, brings you a much acclaimed play, Charandas Chor.Charandas Chor' is an Indian play with universal ethos.

Catch "Charandas Chor" - the honest thief,an Indian play in English on Friday 14th Oct, 8pm or Saturday 15th Oct, 8pm and Sunday at 5pm

Based on a folk tale about a thief, Charandas the 'chor' (thief) lives by openly robbing and dodging the law. But, curiously, he is a man of principles - an honest thief with a strong sense of integrity and professional efficiency! Come and see where his virtues lead him - his tryst with good fortune, romance, and power and watch his eventual dilemma unfold...

The play promises an evening of entertainment through intelligent comedy, rhythmic folk tunes and colourful dances, and most of all, its earnest attempt at challenging the audience with questions on the existing social value base.

It is a play by noted Indian playwright Habib Tanvir, known for bridging the Indian classical and the contemporary. His simple techniques give this play a timeless quality, making it relevant to all. This play is an adaptation in English and stays endearingly close to the original flavour.

Charandas Chor has performed successfully in India and at festivals overseas. It won the top award at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 1982.

This play is directed by Amit Ohdedar for Prayas. The cast and crew are drawn from a mix of enthusiastic Indian Aucklanders.

Centennial Theatre
Auckland Grammar School
Mountain Road
Epsom

Ticket Prices: General : $ 15
Student/Senior Citizen: $12
Group Bookings of ten and more: $10

For tickets and group bookings call
Prayas at 820 4998
Or contact:
Sonam's video: Hunter's Corner, Papatoetoe
09 277 7774
Queens Road, Panmure 09 570 4626
Hayr Road, Mt. Roskill 09 625 4600

Rhythm Video: Dominion Road Balmoral
09 623 0066

Chapter - Mt Eden Village, Mt Eden
09 623 2319

Comzone: 09 828 0289