Celebrate Diwali in the city with Ranggheli: The Bhavai Saga — 75 minutes of colourful Gujarati folk theatre, music, and laughter, plus food and festivities for a perfect night out.
This October, join us in the festive spirit of Diwali right here in the city on Saturday 11 October (6:00 PM) and Sunday 12 October (4:30 PM). Enjoy 75 minutes of Bhavai alongside other entertainment — food, colour, and joy — making it the perfect Diwali celebration. Spend your whole day in the city before and after the show, soaking in the festival atmosphere, then settle in for a full-pack, non-stop laugh riot that promises an unforgettable lifetime experience — something you’ve never done before.
Ranggheli: The Bhavai Saga brings the fearless wit and electric energy of Bhavai — a 700-year-old folk theatre tradition from Gujarat — to Q Theatre’s Loft stage for two nights only.
Rooted in satire and driven by music, dance, and colourful characters, Bhavai blurs the line between sacred and scandalous, breaking the fourth wall and inviting the audience into the story. This high-energy production follows the form’s tradition of humour, improvisation, and community connection, while exploring untold tales that resonate with contemporary life.
Created, directed, and performed by Hellaro fame Shailesh Prajapati — a producer/director with a passion for Gujarati arts — this season aligns perfectly with Auckland’s Diwali festivities, ensuring a celebratory atmosphere and strong audience turnout.
Performed in Gujarati with minimal English, the work transcends language barriers through physicality, live music, and universal humour — making it an unforgettable experience for both Gujarati-speaking audiences and newcomers to the form.
Presented by Gujarati Sahitya Mandal NZ Inc
Creative Team Producer, Director, and a Lead Actor: Shailesh Prajapati Lead Actor: Rupal Solanki Lead Actor: Devang Chauhan Supporting Actor: Shweta Divekar Supporting actor and Assistant Director: Ekta Gohil Supporting Actor: Chirag Solanki Supporting Actor: Ronak Vala Supporting Actor: Jayesh Bateriwala Dance choreographer, dancer, Production designer: Hina Dalwadi Dancers: Hetal Bhagat, Shweta Heblikar, Meeta Raval Assistant Director: Meeta Raval Light Designer and Operator: Lajja Prajapati Sound Operator: Mihir Gajjar
Music Composer and Singer: Nisarg Trivedi (India) Original Lyrics & Dialogues: Madhav Ramanuj (India) Script Editors and Additional Dialogues: Shailesh Prajapati & Meeta Raval
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