“Parramatta’s Lit!” is a brand-new literary festival within a festival, presented as part of the 2025 Sydney Fringe Festival. It’s a vibrant celebration that spotlights Parramatta’s rich storytelling scene, from local writers and poets to zinemakers, playwrights, publishers, book clubs, and booksellers. The event spans multiple venues across the city, including Riverside Theatres, PHIVE, Western Sydney University, Elizabeth Farm, and more, offering a mix of panel discussions, masterclasses, play readings, zine fairs, and industry gatherings.
Nautanki Theatre is participating in the Parramatta Lit event with their offering, Orko which is a fresh take on Shakespeare’s Othello.
Orko Sanyal has worked hard in Australia for almost 30 years, building the good life and a successful chain of restaurants named after him—ORKO’s. Life seems perfect, until a trip back to his hometown, Calcutta, changes everything.
There, he meets Damini—young, vibrant, and with a voice that feels like pure magic. What starts as an unexpected connection quickly becomes something deeper, leading to a whirlwind romance and marriage. Back in Sydney, their new life together surprises their friends… and leaves Orko’s close mate, Vish Chatterjee, quietly uneasy.
As love and loyalty collide, hidden tensions start to rise.
Featuring Saurabh Bhattacharya, Priya Chakraborty, Neel Banerjee, Aparupa Samanta & Anupama Bhattacharya.
- 📖 Play Reading of Orko
- 📅 Friday, 12 September 2025 @ 8:30 PM
- 📍 Riverside Theatres, Rafferty’s Auditorium
- 🎟 https://sydneyfringe.com/events/orko/
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