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Sydney Morning Herald
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Sealed with a Kiss: Conners and Singo set to unleash talented filly
Warwick Farm trainer Clarry Conners will unveil a promising first starter at Hawkesbury on Thursday when the John Singleton-owned Kiss Goodnight lines up in the Davo's Dash 2YO Maiden Handicap (1000m). Kiss Goodnight is a filly by Written Tycoon out of the Snitzel mare Evening Slippers. She races in the famous Strawberry Hill Stud colours. Conners gave Kiss Goodnight two trials at Warwick Farm back in January and February. She was down the track in both of them, but since returned with an easy trial win at Rosehill last month in preparation for her race debut. Conners has booked Andrew Adkins to partner Kiss Goodnight in her event, while the trainer has engaged 1.5-kilogram claiming apprentice Jace McMurray for the rides on Sleuth in the Inglis Xtra Bonus Maiden Plate (1600m) and Tip Top Timing in the Clarendon Tavern Benchmark 64 Handicap (1600m). Sleuth ran well when a last start second at Canterbury, while Tip Top Timing ran well when finishing fourth at Gosford behind Covert Thinking when last produced. Loading Local trainer Brad Widdup will combine with jockey Jason Collett at Hawkesbury when Bella Khadijah contests the HRC Motel Provincial Class 1 Handicap (1400m). Bella Khadijah was a winner at Doomben in July last year when trained by Peter Robl. She ran third at her first start for Widdup at Randwick last August and then took on the Tea Rose Stakes when down the track before being spelled. She had one run in January on the Kensington track when a close-up fifth and resumes on Thursday having had two recent trials. Jockey Tim Clark on has a couple of rides at Hawkesbury and will hoping to score in the same race Sleuth lines up in when he partners the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott prepared Aloysius.
The Age
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Age
Sealed with a Kiss: Conners and Singo set to unleash talented filly
Warwick Farm trainer Clarry Conners will unveil a promising first starter at Hawkesbury on Thursday when the John Singleton-owned Kiss Goodnight lines up in the Davo's Dash 2YO Maiden Handicap (1000m). Kiss Goodnight is a filly by Written Tycoon out of the Snitzel mare Evening Slippers. She races in the famous Strawberry Hill Stud colours. Conners gave Kiss Goodnight two trials at Warwick Farm back in January and February. She was down the track in both of them, but since returned with an easy trial win at Rosehill last month in preparation for her race debut. Conners has booked Andrew Adkins to partner Kiss Goodnight in her event, while the trainer has engaged 1.5-kilogram claiming apprentice Jace McMurray for the rides on Sleuth in the Inglis Xtra Bonus Maiden Plate (1600m) and Tip Top Timing in the Clarendon Tavern Benchmark 64 Handicap (1600m). Sleuth ran well when a last start second at Canterbury, while Tip Top Timing ran well when finishing fourth at Gosford behind Covert Thinking when last produced. Loading Local trainer Brad Widdup will combine with jockey Jason Collett at Hawkesbury when Bella Khadijah contests the HRC Motel Provincial Class 1 Handicap (1400m). Bella Khadijah was a winner at Doomben in July last year when trained by Peter Robl. She ran third at her first start for Widdup at Randwick last August and then took on the Tea Rose Stakes when down the track before being spelled. She had one run in January on the Kensington track when a close-up fifth and resumes on Thursday having had two recent trials. Jockey Tim Clark on has a couple of rides at Hawkesbury and will hoping to score in the same race Sleuth lines up in when he partners the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott prepared Aloysius.
The Hindu
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
‘Saanp Seedhi' play preview: Sumeet Vyas and Kumud Mishra star in this remake of ‘Sleuth'
Aadyam Theatre's latest offering, Saanp Seedhi, promises Bengaluru audiences an edge-of-the-seat experience. Adapted from Anthony Shaffer's Tony Award-winning psychological thriller Sleuth, the Hindi play is directed by Shubhrajyoti Barat and stars Kumud Mishra and Sumeet Vyas. After a successful run in Delhi, it is set to play at Ranga Shankara on May 9 and 10. At its heart, Saanp Seedhi is a lethal game of manipulation and deception between two men: a flamboyant film producer, Anil Wadhwa (played by Kumud), and his wife's lover, Mayank Tiwari (Sumeet). Set against the backdrop of Anil's sprawling, slightly surreal home in Goa, what starts as a seemingly civil confrontation soon spirals into a dangerous psychological battle where nothing is quite what it seems. For director Shubhrajyoti, Sleuth was a play that had lived rent-free in his mind for years. 'As a director or anyone involved in theatre, there are always plays you keep returning to,' he says. 'When Aadyam gave me the platform, it felt like the perfect time to bring it to life, especially with actors like Kumud and Sumeet on board.' But Shubhrajyoti was clear from the start that he did not want a mere translation; he wanted an adaptation that felt rooted in Indian soil. Collaborating with playwright Akarsh Khurana, the team reimagined Shaffer's aristocratic British world into something more recognisably Indian. 'Instead of the original's mystery novelist, Anil is now a B-grade film producer who has climbed up the ladder. This adds complexity to his character, a self-made man whose ego and insecurities play out in fascinating ways,' he explains. Visually, too, Saanp Seedhi tries to experiment. The set, Shubhrajyoti says, is designed with a backdrop of the sky and intentionally unfinished walls and ceiling, creating a liminal space that mirrors the characters' unraveling psyches. 'It's like the house could meet infinity or fall apart at any moment,' he says. 'We also use a puppet as a silent observer, adding an extra layer of tension.' For Sumeet, stepping into the shoes of Mayank Tiwari was a long-awaited moment. 'I had read Sleuth years ago and was supposed to perform it back then, but it didn't happen,' he says. 'So, when this opportunity came along, I felt both excited and relieved.' His character, Mayank, is more than just the 'other man.' 'He appears earnest and straightforward, but there's another side to him — a deep-seated reaction to bullying that makes him unpredictable. He's not just a victim; he takes action, and that makes him interesting to play.' Despite a busy career across web series and film, Sumeet says returning to theatre was both thrilling and nerve-racking. 'I haven't opened a new play in almost a decade, so I was really excited to get back to rehearsals, make mistakes, and rediscover that process. It's the good kind of nervousness,' he admits. Both Sumeet and Shubhrajyoti highlight the strong bond between the cast, especially the dynamic between Sumeet and Kumud. Having worked together before, their friendship adds a layer of trust and freedom on stage. Shubhrajyoti, who has known both actors personally for years, says directing close friends brought its own set of challenges. 'It can be awkward shifting from friend to director, but with actors of this calibre, you don't have to micromanage. It's more about guiding the characters' arcs while trusting their instincts,' he says. Shubhrajyoti feels the thriller is an underexplored genre on the Indian stage made it especially appealing. 'Thrillers are rarely done in theatre, and that scarcity was part of the attraction. A well-written script like this almost directs itself. You just need to represent it honestly, and it does the rest,' he says. The 90-minute Hindi play is for ages 15 and above. Catch it on May 9 and 10 at 7.30pm at Ranga Shankara. Tickets on BookMyShow.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Art has the profound ability to make us confront ourselves: Director Shubhrajyoti
There is a real-time energy between the actors and the audience in theatre. That connection is impossible to replicate in movies or OTT Shubhrajyoti Barat Just watching a play is not enough; it's important for everyone to feel emotionally linked to the performance,' says director Shubhrajyoti Barat , who is bringing Saanp Seedhi , an adaptation of Anthony Shaffer's celebrated psychological thriller Sleuth , to Bengaluru. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a chat with Bangalore Times , he delves into the unique ability of art to confront audiences, how theatre acting enriched his directing skills, and more. Excerpts: 'Audiences resonating with the play is rewarding for the director' Speaking about art's capacity for introspection and connection, the director explains, 'Art has a unique ability to confront us, to make us reflect on our moral compass, our vices, and our inner selves. The aim of any production is to allow people to identify with the characters' struggles and find something that resonates with their own lives. If they do, I think, as a director, I've achieved something meaningful.' 'Acting shaped my approach to directing' Having established himself as an actor in film and OTT projects like Article 15, Saina, Mirzapur , and Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper , Shubhrajyoti later turned his attention to theatre direction . He shares, 'Acting has shaped my approach to directing. I know what it's like to stand in front of a crowd, and I want to make sure every actor on stage feels empowered and seen. My acting experience in theatre has been invaluable. When you're acting, you're also aware of the design, the lights, and the set; you're never just an actor. You understand the entire process, which gives depth to your work. Acting in theatre has made me a more well-rounded director.' 'Bengaluru is full of talented theatre artistes' Speaking about Bengaluru's vibrant theatre scene, Shubhrajyoti, who has witnessed its evolution, says, 'Bengaluru is a melting pot of talented young theatre artistes. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Bright minds from academic fields, engineers, architects and researchers are venturing into theatre, leaving secure jobs. They're not here to impress but to express. The audiences, too, have evolved, enjoying plays in every language.'
