Tillotama Shome Instagram – Found an old ticket to a show of Peter Brooks The Tragedy of Hamlet, at the Young Vic September 4th 2001. Bought back a flood of memories and life lived. On my very first whirlwind trip on a plane outside the country, for the Monsoon Wedding premiere at Venice. After Venice, we were in London for a few days, before heading to TIFF. Little did we know of the tragedy that would enfold a few days later. Naseeruddin Sahab was playing Rosencrantz and the Player King in the Peter Brook production and so generously got me a ticket and introduced me to everyone. Adrian Lester played Hamlet beautifully. Toshi Tsuchitori accompanied the actors musically with mind boggling Asian wind, string and percussion instruments. The small multicultural cast, stark decor made the experience unforgettable and intimate. What I distinctly remember is that the play ended as it began — ”Who’s there?” but this time with Horatio looking at the horizon. Thank you @naseeruddin49 for giving me this gift.