Alexander and Aadriti - A Haunting New Play Written by Tannishtha Banerjee and PT Rose

The script explores Love, Legacy, and Cross-Cultural Clashes in a Timeless Tale of Soul, Ambition and the Heart.

In a bold fusion of ancient myth and modern introspection, 'Alexander and Aadriti, reimagines the legendary Scottish Missionary Alexander Duff through the eyes of a fictional yet fiercely contemporary counterpart, Aadriti-a resilient female Indian student whose intellect rivals that of any other. The play has already sparked critical acclaim for its sharp wit, poignant drama, and unflinching examination of power dynamics in a globalized world.

Penned by the acclaimed author PT Rose, known for his incisive historical dramas, and Tannishtha Banerjee, making her international playwriting debut, Alexander and Aadriti transports audiences to a lush, imagined other worldly temporal and spiritual crossroads of the 19th and 21st centuries.

What begins as a clash of worlds evolves into a profound meditation on vulnerability. As the two protagonists grapple with betrayal, forbidden desire, and the illusions of invincibility, the play weaves in threads of feminist defiance, colonial echoes, and the timeless quest for authentic connection. The script, laced with poetic monologues and Rose's signature satirical edge, delivers moments of raw tenderness amid the spectacle of wordplay and scholarly debate.

Alexander and Aadriti is a poetic meditation on history, identity, and the invisible threads that bind us across time. The play promises to be a landmark event in contemporary Scottish-Anglo-Indian theatre.