A contemporary dramatic take on a 4000yearold Sanskrit epic that is foundational to Indian culture.ampamp160Why Not Theatres largescale onceinageneration retelling ofampamp160Mahabharataampamp160brings together a cast of performers entirely from the South Asian diaspora blending cultures and art forms in a spectacular production at the Shaw Festival and the Barbican Theatre in London. Over two parts Karmaampamp160andampamp160Dharma and a communal meal Khana this translation and adaptation ofampamp160Mahabharataampamp160spans generations and takes audiences into the hearts and minds of some of the most complex and enduring characters ever created.ampamp160With warring families and devious revenge plotsampamp160Mahabharataampamp160tells the story of an ancient feud with philosophical and spiritual questions that are no less urgent today. In times of division how do we find wholeness Are we destined to repeat the mistakes of our ancestors And how can we build a new world when we have nearly destroyed this oneampamp160Contains the full text of the play along with materials opening up the behindthescenes world of the production including interviews with the creators background and context about the source material production photographs aampamp160Mahabharataampamp160family tree and glossary.ampamp34Ravi Jain and Miriam Fernandesampamp8217s contemporary take on the Mahabharata is one of the most beautiful emotional journeys I have had the privilege to witness.