ANATOMY OF A SUICIDE
Director : Hriturekha Nath
Writer : Alice Birch
Group : Diploma Production, NSD
Language : Hindi
Duration : 90 mins.
Date : 08 Feb. 2025
Play : Anatomy of a Suicide
Anatomy of a Suicide by Alice Birch is a compelling and emotionally charged exploration of the intergenerational impact of mental illness and suicide within a family. The play spans three generations, focusing on the lives of three women—Carol, Anna, and Bonnie—who grapple with the complexities of mental health, familial bonds, and inherited trauma.
Set across different time periods, the play’s innovative narrative structure weaves the stories of these women together; illustrating how the experiences and struggles of one generation echo in the lives of the next.
Carol, in the 1970s, battles her inner demons while navigating the challenges of motherhood. Anna, her daughter in the present day, is haunted by the weight of her family history. Bonnie, Anna’s daughter in the near future, confronts her inherited legacy of trauma while striving to break free from the cycles of pain and suffering that define her family’s past.
Alice Birch’s masterful writing delves into the nuances of mental health, trauma, resilience, and the enduring quest for meaning in the face of despair. With its raw emotional depth and poignant storytelling, the play invites audiences to reflect on mental health, family, and the shared human experience.
This production not only brings Birch’s poetic and daring script to life but also serves as a vital conversation on mental illness, empathy, and hope.
