Workshop: Video as Storyteller at Saptaparni Hyderabad

Video As Storyteller

Workshop on Projections and Multimedia for Live Performance

Monday August 25th, 6pm to 8:30pm at Saptaparni Hyderabad.

Read more and register for the workshop at the link (https://dub.sh/vidstoryhyd) or contact 9818925599.

About The Workshop

An introductory, hands-on workshop by artist Gaurav Singh Nijjer (Kaivalya Plays) on exploring the creative and technical aspects of using video, projection, and multimedia in theatre, dance, and live performance. Perfect for performers, directors, designers, and storytellers of all kinds—no prior technical experience needed. Participants will learn to conceptualize, design, map, and operate media content for live stage environments through examples and guided exercises.

During the workshop, participants will explore: 

• Media Conceptualization: Understand the basics of multimedia in live performance, from initial concept to final execution. Learn how to integrate video, projection, and other digital elements seamlessly into your artistic vision.

• Video Design: Explore the principles of multimedia design, focusing on aesthetics, functionality, and the technical aspects of creating engaging visual content.

• Mapping Techniques: Gain hands-on experience with projection mapping, a technique that allows you to project images and videos onto irregular surfaces, creating stunning visual effects that enhance the live performance.

• Multimedia Operation: Learn the practical skills required to operate media content during a live show, including the use of software and hardware tools. Develop the confidence to manage multimedia elements in real time.

Note: This workshop is open to all kinds of storytellers, performers, designer and creative souls, no prior technical experience is needed. Participants are required to bring their laptops and any recording device (smartphones, DSLR etc) to the workshop as it will be a hands-on, practice-led learning experience. 

This workshop is presented by Kaivalya Plays in collaboration with Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad, Hyderabad Children’s Theatre Festival, Rangbhoomi and Saptaparni.

About the Facilitator

Gaurav Singh Nijjer is a theatre-maker, creative technologist, and designer from New Delhi whose work explores the intersection of technology, media, and live performance. As one-half of Kaivalya Plays, he collaborates with artist collectives across India, the UK, and Europe. He recently completed the German Chancellor Fellowship with Berlin-based Rimini Protokoll, researching digital and hybrid theatre. A Chevening Scholar and graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, Gaurav’s recent works span multimedia-rich performances, interactive storytelling, and experimental formats using live audio, video, code, and automation on stage.

About Kaivalya Plays

Kaivalya Plays is a performing arts and production company led by Varoon P. Anand as its Artistic Director and Gaurav Singh Nijjer as its General Manager. Since 2012, they have built transcultural associations across India and the world. Their artistic work includes original, devised theatre performances that are multilingual, interactive, and hybrid, use technology and media on stage, and are built using techniques of improvisational, documentary, and physical theatre. Through a focus on education, training and community, their work spans diverse offerings of programs across artistic development, language learning, mental health, gender, accessibility, and transcultural collaboration. They have received multiple artistic commissions and grants through their collaborations with Instituto Cervantes Nueva Delhi, Goethe Institut Delhi, MediaFutures and other cultural partners. Their recent artistic work includes I, Josef (2024), The Pillowman (2024) ABSURDO (2023), Mining Hate (2023), Funes The Memorious (2021), Lifeline 99 99 (2021), Unravel (2019), amongst others. Most recently, they were awarded the Creativity Pioneers Fund 2023 by the Moleskine Foundation. Read more about their work on www.kaivalyaplays.org