India Premiere of Odyssey of Love, an original musical by Kevin Oliver for Kempegowda International Airport Foundation

Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), through its non-profit social impact arm Kempegowda International Airport Foundation (KIAF), in collaboration with Phase 1 World and acclaimed director Kevin Oliver, presents Odyssey of Love, an original musical that brings together theatrical excellence and social impact. The musical will premiere globally in India, debuting in Bengaluru from 7th to 9th May 2026 at the Good Shepherd Auditorium.

Inspired by Kalidasa’s Shakuntala, Odyssey of Love is reimagined as a contemporary pop opera, blending movement, emotion, and music into a visually rich narrative. The musical journeys through love, loss, and transformation, celebrating womanhood. Anchored in the pillars of Hope, Love, and Peace, it unfolds as an immersive, multi-sensory experience.

Rooted in purpose, each ticket supports access to education through KIAF’s flagship programme, Namma Shikshana, which strengthens government schools through infrastructure, digital access, and holistic learning. Currently impacting over 2,750 students across 6+ schools, the programme aims to scale to over 30,000 learners, in partnership with the Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka.

The musical brings together a multidisciplinary ensemble of prominent creative voices from across the country, spanning art, movement and fashion, to create a richly layered theatrical experience. Blending pop, rock and jazz with the expressive depth of Indian classical dance, the production presents a unique East-meets-West vocabulary, further elevated by a special cameo performance adding another compelling dimension. 

Shalini Rao, Chief Marketing Officer, BIAL, added, “At KIAF, we believe culture has the power to bring people together and create meaningful change. Odyssey of Love reflects this belief by blending creativity with purpose, turning a shared artistic experience into an opportunity to support young learners. Bringing an original musical by Kevin Oliver to India for the very first time makes this even more special. Known for his distinctive storytelling and visually immersive productions, the show offers audiences an opportunity to experience his work live. We look forward to seeing Bengaluru come together to create a lasting impact beyond the stage.”

Oum Pradutt, Founder and Managing Director of Phase 1 World, added, “When Shalini shared her vision for the fundraiser and her desire to create something as powerful as our production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat last July, I proposed premiering Odyssey of Love in Bangalore. Bringing two musicals to life back-to-back marks an important milestone in our journey. It reflects our continued commitment to building original, IP-led productions and creating more ambitious live experiences for audiences. With Aerodome, our larger vision is to reimagine how live entertainment is experienced, not just in Bangalore, but across the country.

Kevin Oliver said, “Odyssey of Love is a 60-minute fairytale pop opera, and what you’ll see on stage is an avant-garde, gloriously over-the-top theatrical experience. It brings together my love for storytelling through music, movement, fashion, and art, creating a world that is immersive and emotionally rich. Walk in with zero inhibitions and a sense of adventure, and I promise you’ll leave absolutely mesmerised. This is my original musical and very close to my heart, and bringing it back to Bangalore, especially for the kids of KIAF, makes it all the more special.”

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