On September 7th, one month after the tragic incident at R.G. Kar Medical College in Kolkata, the Academy of Fine Arts, a renowned hub for theatre and art exhibitions, opened its stage free of charge for protests expressed through theatre. This night-long show countered a controversial suggestion by the Chief Minister of West Bengal who advised women to avoid night shifts or late-night jobs—a statement that sent shockwaves through the middle class, not just in West Bengal but across India.