Pebet 

Pebet is a ‘phunga wari’, a type of traditional fireside story told to Manipuri children by their grandparents. Heisnam Kanhailal uses this story to comment on political and culturaal indoctrination as he attempts to ignite consciousness in theatre by subverting the familiar. Pebet is a type of small bird, which hasn’t been seen in many years. Perhaps it is an extinct species. Guarding her brood, Mother Pebet distracts the predatory cat by flattering him. She continues to boost his ego until her children are ready to protect themselves. Once they are grown up, she resists the Cat, who captures the youngest in her brood. Through a clever strategy the mother manages to trick the Cat into freeing her child. The Pebets are finally united as the Cat disappears from their lives.