Asymptomatic – When Failure Becomes Funny | MANCH Festival

Asymptomatic – A Solo Theatrical Experience

Asymptomatic is a compelling fusion of comedy, tragedy, farce, dance, stand-up, and theatre—all rolled into one electrifying performance. Like a cocktail, it resonates differently with every viewer, evoking a range of emotions and reflections.

The Story:

Who among us has never faced rejection? Be it a job, an opportunity, or a relationship—everyone has experienced setbacks. Asymptomatic follows the journey of an artist relentlessly chasing success, only to be met with rejection at every turn. What happens to someone constantly forced to prove their worth? This solo performance takes a raw, unapologetic look at the power dynamics that dictate who succeeds and who remains unseen—presented with bold, irreverent humor.

The Creative Team:

Written, Directed, and Performed by: Abhay Mahajan

Produced by: Medha Agrawal

Lighting Design & Execution: Sanket Parkhe

Projection: Yashodhan Walimbe

Dramaturgy: Sharmistha Saha

Poster Design: Ajay Dhoke

Special Thanks:

Diya Naidu, Pickle Factory, Prayatna Contemporary Dance Festival and Rohit Petkar

Manch Theatre Festival :

Bhasha Centre has spent the last four years building a space for theatre makers—creating opportunities, supporting new work, and strengthening the theatre community.

Best known for The Drama Library, an online home for unpublished Indian plays, and for Manch, Bhasha Centre also runs training programs, commissions new work, and brings theatre makers together in meaningful ways.

Now, after three successful editions of Manch, they are launching something bigger—the very first Manch Theatre Festival. This is a festival that puts the focus on the people who make theatre happen—producers, writers, directors, and performers—celebrating the process as much as the performance.

Taking place in April in Pune and Mumbai, two cities recognized for their love for theatre, the festival will be filled with performances, workshops, lectures, play readings, and conversations. It’s a space to meet, learn, collaborate, and grow—but most of all, to celebrate theatre and the people who keep it alive.

This festival is built by and for the theatre community.

Come be a part of it.