Papa Painter
Kolkata Centre for Creativity
777, Anandapur, Eastern Metropolitan Bypass (EM Bypass), Anandapur, Adarsha Nagar 700107
700107
Kolkata,
West Bengal,
India
12 Dec 2026 06:30 PM
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Papa Painter is a heartfelt solo theatre play about the changing bond between a father and son. Set against the memories of 1990s India, the story blends humour, emotion, family memories, and honest moments into a touching live performance. More
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Step into the world of Papa Painter, an intimate theatre experience that explores the special bond between a father and son.
The story follows a small family from rural Rajasthan that moves to the city in search of a better future. As the son grows up, his world begins to change. With time, the gap between father and son also starts to grow.
Set against the nostalgic world of 1990s India, the play brings back memories of ration cards, PCO booths, Doordarshan, cycle bells, and everyday family life. These details help create a familiar world for the audience.
Papa Painter looks at the different stages of a father-son relationship. It explores memories, migration, growing up, unspoken feelings, and the changing way we see our parents.
The performance combines theatre, narration, and character work. It keeps the storytelling simple and focused on emotions, memories, and human relationships.
With moments of humour, warmth, and emotion, Papa Painter invites audiences to look at their own family relationships in a new way. It is a story about fathers, sons, growing up, and the feelings that often remain unsaid.
- Experience a heartfelt story about a father and son.
- Enjoy an intimate solo theatre performance.
- Relive the nostalgia of 1990s India.
- Connect with familiar family memories and everyday moments.
- Experience a mix of humour, emotion, and storytelling.
- Explore the changing bond between parents and children.
- Enjoy a simple yet meaningful live theatre experience.
- Discover how migration and growing up can shape families.
- Reflect on the feelings that often remain unspoken.
- Spend an evening with a story that feels personal and relatable.
