Ravana takes centrestage in Chennai theatre group's new play ‘Asuras’

CHENNAI: Ravana takes the lead in Chennai-based theatre group Theatrekaran’s new play “Asuras,” which will be staged this weekend.
Sabarivas, co-founder of the theatre group, which specialises in street play and storytelling, says the English play “attempts to give the epic Ramayana a different take.”
The script has been inspired by 12th century epic Kamba Ramayanam, written by the Tamil poet Kambar.The play was written by Elango and Deepika Kumaravel, with music composed by Paul Jacob.
Expect to see a different side to the demon king, says Sabarivas.
The play will be staged at Museum Theatre, Egmore, Chennai, on June 15 and 16 -- at 3 pm and 7 pm, respectively.