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4 days ago
- Entertainment
- First Post
EXCLUSIVE! ‘Mirzapur' actress Shweta Tripathi on ‘Pride Month': 'How can we celebrate others if we refuse to...'
In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, Shweta Tripathi spoke about it and the evolution of queer love stories in Hindi cinema read more The incredibly talented Shweta Tripathi is all set to come back to theatre, this time as she is producing a play after over a decade under her theatre production company, AllMyTea. The play is a very popular international play by British playwright, Mike Bartlett. The play titled Cock is a queer drama, directed by Manish Gandhi. The play is a revival of the play that was last performed in India over a decade ago. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Shweta will be producing the play under her theatre production company, AllMyTea and will make its grand new premiere in Delhi on 6th June and in Mumbai on 10th June at Prithvi Theatre in Mumbai before travelling to other cities in India. The play is being launched in June as a celebration of International Pride Month with a key highlight on this unique queer themed drama that focuses on sexuality as its core theme. And in an exclusive interview with Firstpost, the actress spoke about it and the evolution of queer love stories in Hindi cinema. Edited excerpts from the interview You are returning to theatre as a producer after a decade so what's the feeling like? They say you'll get anything that you like. Sometimes things come to you that you want to choose. We do attract a lot. I got into acting because I saw actors on stage. The control over their craft and the magic that unfolded. And whatever they created, I believed in that world. It has always been a magical world for me and it is only because of them that I have been able to understand my own emotions. It made my bubble bigger because actors are preoccupied in their own world. This definitely had an influence on me. Is this your debut as a theatre producer? No, this is not my debut. I have been producing shows and plays before. I became an actor because ever since childhood I wanted to be on stage. I want to live with myself through a certain medium or platform. So I really enjoy that. What do you have to say about the title Cock? This title belongs to the British playwright who has written the play. This is not an Indian play nor we are adapting it. This is an award winning play. This is a really popular playwright to whom the story and the title belongs. We are in the Pride Month. What does it mean to you in today's times? Just the word pride says it all. We are losing our individuality. How can we celebrate others if we refuse to celebrate ourselves? The conditioning has become so strong that other people are telling us who we are, but we should do and what we should not. We are going with the flow, but where is the fun in life? We have become products on a conveyer belt. How much have queer love stories evolved in cinema? We can evolve as much as the society does. For instance Gorej. And now, so many people have come out and spoken about it. We will be able to see the changes of the society on the big screen. The stories around queer are only going to see a rapid increase. One of my favourites is Rani Kohenur. What a brilliant performer. I went to her play and there was so much happiness and love that I was just mind blown. Why do we need to limit ourselves and put ourselves in a bracket?
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mike Bartlett's play 'Cock' in theatres
It was 14 years ago that Cock won a number of prestigious awards at the Thespo National Theatre Festival 2011, including Best Actor and Best Actress. The Olivier Award-winning play written by British playwright Mike Bartlett was directed by Manish Gandhi and produced by actor Shweta Tripathi. The latter also debuted her AllMyTea Productions with this show. All these years later, the play is being revived by the duo, but with a new cast and a fresh perspective brought on with life's experiences.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Mike Bartlett's Cock in theatres
It was 14 years ago that Cock won a number of prestigious awards at the Thespo National Theatre Festival 2011, including Best Actor and Best Actress. The Olivier Award-winning play written by British playwright Mike Bartlett was directed by Manish Gandhi and produced by actor Shweta Tripathi. The latter also debuted her AllMyTea Productions with this show. All these years later, the play is being revived by the duo, but with a new cast and a fresh perspective brought on with life's experiences.
India Gazette
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Shweta Tripathi to produce queer drama, details inside
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 30 (ANI): Actor Shweta Tripathi is excited to make her debut as a theatre producer with the staging of the play 'Cock'. As per a press note, the play's premiere show will be held on June 6 in Delhi at Max Muller Bhavan and June 10 in Mumbai at Prithvi Theatre to commemorate Pride Month. Written by British playwright Mike Bartlett, and being directed by Manish Gandhi - Cock is 'an explosive, emotionally charged drama that delves into themes of identity, sexuality, and the fluidity of love.' On turning producer for the drama, Shweta said, 'Theatre has always been my first love. It's raw, immediate, and leaves no space to hide--from the audience or from the truth. Producing a play like Cock is a personal and creative decision born out of my belief that storytelling should reflect the world in all its complexity and beauty.' 'We are living in a time where people are finally feeling empowered to own their identities, and Cock doesn't shy away from the discomfort or the beauty of that journey. It's messy, human, and real. That's what drew me to it. I want to be part of stories that make you uncomfortable in the best way--stories that spark conversations, empathy, and perhaps even change,' she added. The play has roped in actors Rytasha Rathore, Tanmay Dhanania, Sahir Mehta, and Harssh Singh. (ANI)
Time of India
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Cock set to premiere this June in Delhi and Mumbai
British playwright Mike Bartlett's play Cock is set to premiere in India this June, with performances scheduled in Delhi and in Mumbai. Timed with Pride Month, the play delves into themes of sexuality, identity, and emotional conflict in contemporary relationships. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Directed by UK-based Manish Gandhi, the production features a cast including Rytasha Rathore, Tanmay Dhanania, Sahir Mehta, and Harssh Singh. Cock follows a man at the crossroads of love—torn between his long-term male partner and a newfound connection with a woman—offering a candid exploration of fluid desire and self-discovery. The play marks a return to theatre for actor Shweta Tripathi, who is closely involved with the production. She describes Cock as 'messy, human, and real'—a narrative that aims to reflect and honour queer experiences while sparking conversations around identity and acceptance. Staged during Pride Month, the production aligns with ongoing conversations around visibility, inclusivity, and the evolving definitions of love in today's world.
