SIRU VARIGALIL SINTHANAI KATHAIGAL
BY DUMMIES DRAMA, INDIA
DATE & TIME:
23 August 2026, SAT, 5PM TO 7PM
VENUE:
ARTS HOUSE
TICKETS : $40
DURATION : 2hours PER DAY
LANGUAGE : English and Tamil
SURTITLES : NA
RATING ADVISE : 16
ADVISORIES : NA
SYNOPSIS
Siru Varigalil Sinthanai Kathaigal is an engaging micro-drama writing workshop that explores how simple thoughts can evolve into compelling stories. Participants will learn character development, genre-based writing, scene construction, and dialogue creation through guided exercises and examples, ultimately crafting their own short-form micro-scenes designed for today’s fast-paced digital storytelling landscape.
PRODUCTION CREDITS
Producer: AGAM Theatre Lab
Presented by: Dummies Drama, Chennai
Chief Trainer: Vatson
Partnerships & Outreach: Sankari Elavalahan
Publicity Design: Indian Events SG
Photography: Brandon
Videography and Marketing Materials: Seyyon Media
ARTISTE INFORMATION
Dummies Drama, India
Dummies Drama is a highly respected Tamil theatre ensemble from Chennai, India, with a creative legacy spanning over 25 years. Renowned for its depth of storytelling and artistic integrity, the group has staged more than 50 award-winning Tamil theatre productions, earning recognition for both innovation and consistency.
What distinguishes Dummies Drama is its unique collective of professionals, artists drawn from fields such as IT, engineering, and corporate sectors who are united by a shared passion for theatre. This diversity of lived experience enriches their work, allowing the group to explore complex social, emotional, and philosophical themes with authenticity and nuance.
Dummies Drama Theatre Group is known for its commitment to original Tamil writing, rigorous rehearsal processes, and audience-centric performances that resonate across generations. Their ability to balance intellectual depth with emotional accessibility makes them a valuable partner bringing credibility, experience, and compelling contemporary Tamil theatre to international and diaspora audiences.
Sreevathson, Trainer
An award-winning theatre veteran, Vathson is a leading voice in contemporary Tamil theatre and a core member of Dummies Drama. With a practice rooted in experimentation, his work navigates the psychological, emotional, and often fragmented inner worlds of his characters, pushing the boundaries of traditional storytelling.
Known for his distinctive theatrical language, Vathson seamlessly blends physical theatre, abstract imagery, and layered narratives to create performances that are both intellectually engaging and deeply visceral. His productions often challenge audiences to confront discomfort, ambiguity, and the complexities of identity, making each work a powerful and immersive experience.
Over the years, he has built a reputation for crafting bold, uncompromising theatre that resonates across diverse audiences, contributing significantly to the evolving landscape of Chennai’s theatre scene and beyond.