Naga-Mandala (Play with a Cobra): Only three nights. One unforgettable experience. Naga-Mandala transforms the Sailor Circus Arena into a world of myth, music, and breathtaking performance. This visually stunning tale of love and longing is unlike anything Sarasota audiences have seen. Seats are limited—reserve yours now before this rare theatrical event disappears.

Literally meaning “Play with a Cobra,” the work transforms ancient myth into living drama. Written by renowned playwright Girish Karnad (1938–2019), a leading figure in modern Indian theatre, this visually striking production features local and national artists and brings an essential work of global theatre to Sarasota audiences.

Friday, March 13 @ 7:30 PM
Naga Mandala at the Sailor Circus Arena
Saturday, March 14 @ 2:00 PM
Naga Mandala at the Sailor Circus Arena
Saturday, March 14 @ 7:30 PM
Naga Mandala at the Sailor Circus Arena
Sunday, March 15 @ 2:00 PM
Naga Mandala at the Sailor Circus Arena

Naga-Mandala is presented by White Plume Productions, a Sarasota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit theatre company, in partnership with the Circus Arts Conservatory and with generous support from Vino Bistro (Presenting Sponsor); Indian Association of Manatee & Sarasota; Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County; Rose & Ivy; and Art Avenue.

“We’re thrilled to bring something magical to Sarasota with the Sarasota premiere of Naga-Mandala by Girish Karnad. A masterwork by one of India’s most important contemporary playwrights, the piece weaves myth, music, and love into a celebration of imagination and transformation rooted in South Indian folklore.”
— Salil Singh, Founder, White Plume Productions

Naga-Mandala is presented with the support of our Cultural and Community Partners: the Indian Association of Manatee & Sarasota, the Arts and Cultural Alliance of Sarasota County, Rose & Ivy, and Vino Bistro.