The event is presented in the spirit of B. V. Karanth, a visionary theatre director, playwright, music composer, and one of the foremost architects of modern Kannada theatre..
("ಹುತ್ತದಲ್ಲಿ ಹುತ್ತ")Huttadalli Hutta by T. P. Kailasam (TPK) is a timeless family satire that feels strikingly contemporary even today.
Set within an Indian household, the play humorously dismantles ideas of inherited superiority, social status, and misplaced admiration. With biting wit and memorable characters, TPK exposes how fluency in English—often mistaken for intelligence, culture, or authority—still has the power to impress and influence people, revealing a deep-rooted social gullibility that hasn’t quite faded with time. The play draws laughter from everyday situations, exaggerated behaviours, and familiar family dynamics, while quietly questioning why appearances continue to outweigh substance. Through satire rather than sermon, Huttadalli Hutta reflects on class consciousness, colonial hangovers, and the performative nature of “sophistication” in modern society.
What makes the play especially relevant today is its ability to mirror current realities—where confidence, language, and presentation often matter more than integrity or insight. True to TPK’s fearless and irreverent style, the play invites audiences to laugh freely, think deeply, and recognise uncomfortable truths about themselves and the society they live in.
Please note: Restricted to children over 7 years old.
Ticket prices:
- VIP - Adult (Entry, Dinner and Meet and Greet): $80
- VIP - Child (7-18 years / Entry, Dinner and Meet and Greet): $40
- Standard Adult: $30
- Standard Child (7-18 years): $15
Duration: 3 hours, including 15-minute interval
Date and Time
Saturday 14 March, 5.30pm - 8.30pm
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Location
Drum Theatre
Corner Lonsdale and Walker streets, Dandenong
Cost of Event (if any)
Variety of prices available. Bookings required.
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