![]() ![]() The teacher-writer-actor points out why Kannada comedy is a quick hit with the audience, "Humour is a cultural thing. But, some would tell you that comedy has always been an integral part of Kannada plays, "It has always had a strong comedy culture, even if it isn't an out and out comedy, the sub-plot will explore the comic theme," says Laxmi Chandrashekar, founder, Kriyative theatre. And theatre professionals are recognising this need for "wholesome comedy" or "drawing room comedy" and giving the audience what they want. Of course, it is full paisa vasool, if the play leaves you with a belly ache - thanks to all that non-stop laughing. Simply because with the stresses and strains making life a tad-bit melodramatic, people want to "sit back and have a hearty laugh". ![]() The play-watching culture of the city is seeing a different shift, that of comedy ruling the roost - hold your breath - especially in Kannada theatre scene. ![]()
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