Buried Treasures: Musical Tales from India & Europe
We weave Indian and European folk tales into a vibrant tapestry of theatre, puppetry, and live music. From the Panchatantra to Tagore, we bring timeless stories to life for all ages.
A dynamic scene from 'Buried Treasures' where our French and Indian artists interact with a puppet. This moment highlights the show's blend of live acting and puppetry to tell stories in a fresh, engaging way.
Our artists discuss the creative process behind 'Buried Treasures'. Learn how we adapt classic fables for modern audiences and combine diverse art forms like shadow puppetry, video projection, and multi-genre music.
The official poster for a 'Buried Treasures' performance, showcasing the central role of puppetry in our theatrical storytelling. This show is an all-ages experience that blends Indian and European traditions.
Our ensemble cast for 'Buried Treasures' presented by the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre. This image features our multicultural team of singers, actors, and puppeteers who bring the musical tales to life.
A playful group photo of the 'Buried Treasures' cast and their puppets. This image reflects the fun and collaborative nature of our ensemble, where actors, musicians, and puppets share the stage.
A dramatic moment from the show, combining expressive acting with puppetry. Our performances aim to create memorable scenes that resonate with both children and adults.
A puppeteer brings a character to life, interacting with a seated musician. This highlights the seamless integration of music and puppetry that is a signature of the 'Buried Treasures' production.
About this collection
Our storytelling isn't static—we actively adapt our performance to the energy of the room. Whether we’re in a theatre or an intimate gallery, we blend live video projections, handcrafted puppets, and acoustic scores so the audience feels like they're inside the story rather than just watching it.
Buried Treasures is more than a show; it is an exploration of our shared human history through the lens of music and fable. We take classic stories—think Aesop, La Fontaine, Jataka tales, and Rabindranath Tagore—and reshape them into a contemporary musical experience.
Our ensemble doesn't just act; we perform a live dialogue. You will hear Hindustani classical vocals meeting Western Baroque instrumentation, all supported by a multidisciplinary cast of six artists. We use shadow puppetry, video animation, and physical theatre to strip away the distance between the stage and the audience.
We love keeping things fresh. Because our cast includes singers, composers, and puppeteers, no two performances are identical. We often improvise based on the setting, making each show a unique conversation.
What to expect at your venue: To do justice to our shadow play and video projections, we need a venue that can be effectively darkened. We bring our own puppets (including our friend Mritunjoy) and technical gear, but we do require a minimum stage space of roughly 20ft by 15ft. We are equally at home in established cultural centres, galleries, or schools. After every show, we stick around—we find the best part is often the chat we have with the audience once the music stops.
Lilanoor
We are Lilanoor, a French-Indian collective that believes art should travel. We don't stick to one genre; we mash up Hindustani classical, Baroque, and folk to tell stories that feel like home, whether you're in Delhi or Paris.
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