Niharika Lal | TNN | Aug 5, 2016

 

As any adult will tell you, as kids, our understanding of the world is different, and when we grow up, our idea about the world changes. The Israel Key Theatre, which used the same concept to make a point about the conservation of trees, came to India with their puppet show 'When All Was Green' last week. The two-day show turned out to be a thought-provoking one.

 

The show narrates the story of a boy and a tree, and how as he grows up, his perspective about life and everything around him changes. The story also highlights his relationship with the tree, and the changes the relationship undergoes with time. Amit Bhatia, an IT professional, who came with his son to the show, told us, "It's amazing how a kid's story was handled so much intensity and passion. What hit me so hard was that, yes, we are being told that life is all about our choices, but seldom do we realize that we have to pay for our choices and then live with them."

When All Was Green, the play, was co-directed by Dikla Katz and Avi Zilcha, both stage artists who've won a number of international awards. Sanchita Aggarwal, a college student, said, "This show was beyond the raja rani ki kahani. I have a great interest in puppets, so I came for the show and it left me wondering, why don't we have more such shows in India? This story is something even grown-ups can relate to, and the message was hard-hitting. I hope we can see more such festivals in Delhi."
Siya Prashant, an IT professional, who came with her daughter, said, "The show was thought-provoking, and I think not just my daughter, but I too have learnt a lesson today. At one moment, we felt as if those puppets were real because the narrative was so engaging. The entire miniature version of life took me into a different time zone."