A play by
Surendranath S
Duration - 100 Minutes
No of characters - 10
Short Synopsis
This dark comedy is set in a town that is regularly attacked by arsonists. Disguised as door-to-door hawkers, they talk their way into people's homes and settle down in the attic, where they set about planning the destru...Read Full Synopsis
A play By Surendranath S
Synopsis
This dark comedy is set in a town that is regularly attacked by arsonists. Disguised as door-to-door hawkers, they talk their way into people's homes and settle down in the attic, where they set about planning the destruction of the house. The central character, a businessman called Bhagavantarao, is seen at the outset reading newspaper reports of arson, convinced that he could never be taken in. Within minutes, the first hawker, Javarayi, has appeared, and through a combination of intimidation and persuasion he talks his way into spending the night in the attic. As the play unfolds, a second arsonist, Timrayi, appears and before B-rao can do anything to stop it, his attic is piled high with oil drums full of petrol. He even helps the arsonists to measure the detonating fuse and gives them matches, refusing to believe the full horror of what is happening. He soon becomes an accomplice in his own downfall.
Duration
100 Minutes
No of characters
10