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Monolith Theatre // Nihal Parashar // Pritam Pilania

Department Of Joke

Department Of Joke

Mon | Aug 25 | 6:00pm
Rangshila | 90mins
Hindi, Marathi
Regular price Rs. 350
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A stand-up comedian is arrested by the nation’s most serious institution — the Department of Joke.
His crime? Telling a joke that violated the Joke Prohibition Act, 2035. Set in a world where humour is regulated, laughter is monitored, and every punchline must pass through patriotic filters — Department of Joke is a sharp, satirical comedy about the slow suffocation of free speech. In this absurd bureaucratic universe, jokes are only allowed within officially approved limits, and creativity is constantly on trial. Blending political satire with absurdist humour, live music, original songs, and a riot of comic energy — the play begins as a stand-up act and spirals into a mad, musical courtroom of censorship and rebellion. A brand-new production, Department of Joke is as funny as it is frightening — and as relevant as ever. Monolith Theatre brings it alive as a musical comedy.

Written by: Nihal Parashar
Designed and Directed by: Pritam Pilania
Co-Produced by: The Gaonwala Production
Songs Written & Composed by: Kaleem Zafar
Cast:
 Shashi Chaturvedi
 Pritam Pilania
 Shweta Mishra
 Monika Mishra
 Anshuman Rai
 Bhavesh Vikram
 Sanwara Bharani
 Manju Hooda

2 reasons why you must attend this show:

1. Because freedom of speech is no joke. Department of Joke hilariously exposes the absurdity of censorship in times when humour itself feels dangerous. If you've ever laughed nervously at a bold punchline — this play is for you.

2. Because it’s not just a play — it’s a warning in disguise. With sharp satire, live music, and unforgettable characters, this show entertains even as it unsettles. Come for the comedy, leave with questions.

Rangshila

Above Saathe’s Restaurant,
72, Aram Nagar Part 1 ,
Besides, society, Harminder Singh Rd, opposite Dhan Co-Operative Housing Building,
Mumbai 400061

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