Akhshay Gandhi


Akhshay Gandhi is a theatre artist based in Bangalore. He works as Actor, Director & practitioner, performing work in India and abroad. Alumni of SITI Company, New York & BITS-Pilani, he is recipient of the BITSAA 30 under 30 and Tata Scholar Award winner. Also trained with Indian Ensemble, Veena Basavarajaiah & Adishakti, Pondicherry.
He is Founder/Artistic director of Still Space Theatre and his approach is primarily informed by Suzuki Method, Viewpoints, Devising and Movement Art. His recent work includes, “Burn My Diaries”, a play about mental wellbeing, Mahesh Dattani's "Clearing the Rubble" & "Kaavad Katha" in India; Charles Mee's "Adam &Evie" & "No Place" in New York.
His theatre research includes, Kaavad katha tradition, Viewpoints in Dhrupad music and theatre training for post-modern environment.