The 3rd edition of Bengaluru Poetry Festival is around the corner and we've begun the countdown with a celebration of #poetry and art at Atta Galatta. The poetry festival is on the 4th and 5th of August at The Leela Hotel. There's free entry to the festival, by the way!

Workshop details - 

This workshop is a prelude to the festival.

It's an immersive workshop on poetry writing and performance!

Facilitated by Samantak Bhadra and Nithya Rao.

- Understand haikus and write two of your own 

The workshop will start with an introduction about the haiku. This will be followed by two exercises which will stress on observation and imagination and eventually guide you into writing two of your own. 

- Learn how to perform your piece 

Learn devised theater techniques and awaken the actor in you. This part will help you interpret your poems and device a collaborative performance. The instruction will include elements of costume, performance and aesthetics.

Please reach the venue latest by 4.45 PM

Duration - 14th July, 2018 - 5 PM to 8 PM 

Venue - Atta Galatta, Koramangala

Ticket price - Rs 500