‘The Open Couple’ by Dario Fo delves into the dynamics of a modern relationship.
Set against a backdrop of societal expectations and gender roles, the play follows the tumultuous journey of a couple who experiment with the concept of an ‘open’ relationship. 👫
As their once stable union unravels, the drama unfolds through sharp wit, biting humour, and poignant moments of vulnerability.
Fo masterfully explores themes of trust, communication, and the complexities of love, inviting audiences to confront the stark realities of human connection. 🤝
With its rapid-fire dialogue and unpredictable twists, ‘The Open Couple’ captivates audiences with its raw emotional intensity and thought-provoking exploration of contemporary relationships. 👩❤️💋👨
🎭ACTORS : Vaishali Bisht and Rohan Joshi
🎬DIRECTOR : Faraz Khan
📝WRITER : Dario Fo with Franca Rame
💬TRANSLATED BY : Stuart Hood
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Vaishali Bisht,having graduated from the University of Kent in Canterbury, England in Theatre and Drama Studies BA (Hons.), Vaishali Bisht has acted in, written, directed and produced several plays.Since her return to Hyderabad in 1996, she has been working extensively with children and adults through ongoing theatre workshops. One of the three co-founders of the Hyderabad Children’s Theatre Festival, India’s largest theatre festival for young audiences, Vaishali continues to work towards enlivening theatre in Hyderabad.
Rohan Joshi, originally from Delhi, moved to Mumbai in 2017 to pursue acting professionally. Since then he has been part of various films and web series like Mantra(2017), Mission Mangal(2018), Junglee(2019), Axone(2020), Dahan(2022), Half CA(2023), to name a few.
He has also been part of over 50+ commercials for brands like KFC, Doritos, Vodafone, Cadbury, etc. He recently had his theatre debut with Rajat Kapoor’s ‘Karamjale Brothers’ in 2024 which opened to packed audiences in Mumbai.Apart from acting, Rohan enjoys performing stand up, cooking for friends and playing Table Tennis.
Director : Faraz Khan, a London-trained actor and director (LAMDA), collaborates with renowned directors like Nikhil Advani, Vikas Bahl, and Anand Gandhi. His versatile career spans theater, film, and voice artistry. Faraz is a passionate storyteller who adapts classics and narrates audiobooks for brands like Audible and Penguin. Beyond his artistic pursuits, he cherishes literature, philosophy, and poetry.
This play is supported by Bhasha Centre and INSIDER under their co-producing initiative – Manch.