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A lot can happen over a cup of coffee, indeed

Updated on: 06 November,2024 09:21 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Divyasha Panda | mailbag@mid-day.com

Sit down for an enchanting evening of storytelling as this café takes you back to the Persian tradition of coffee theatre

A lot can happen over a cup of coffee, indeed

Participants at a previous event at the cafe

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It is a known fact that coffee does more than pushing away the remnants of a slumber; it is an ideal conversation starter. While people might have resorted to carrying disposable coffee cups in the rush of today’s fast-paced life, Ink N Brew café in Versova would like you to settle in for a session that not only includes a good brew but also intriguing conversation. 


Tijoriwala (onstage) performs a songTijoriwala (onstage) performs a song


Taking inspiration from the Persian tradition of coffee houses or ‘qahveh khaneh’, a space where people would gather to indulge in poetry, storytelling and theatrical performances, the café promises to host an exciting evening of storytelling by actor Umesh Vyas and a performance on Bella ciao by performer Rushabh Tijoriwala. Vyas has picked three stories from Italian writer Italo Calvino’s body of work for the narration. “The whole idea was to create a performance along the lines of a coffee theatre and we were looking for scripts short enough to fit that time frame. Calvino’s stories are not only succinct and entertaining but also carry strong messages. They have an unmissable appeal,” Vyas tells us.


Umesh Vyas; Rushabh TijoriwalaUmesh Vyas; Rushabh Tijoriwala

Bella ciao is a folk song known worldwide for its association with the Italian resistance, just like Calvino’s body of work. Vyas explains the connection to us, “Calvino’s legacy is shaped around his association with the resistance and his stories present life in a very spirited and dramatic manner. We thought what better than Bella ciao to end a session with this writer.” 

Along with the storytelling, Vyas is also hoping to revive the habit of reading in people. “I have already received messages from people who were curious to know about Calvino’s work, which is a good sign because the session also has a motive to educate. I want people to read more about writers, and think deeply,” he shares, before 
taking our leave.  

ON November 10; 4 pm AT Ink N Brew, Aram Nagar, Versova, Andheri West. 
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