Varun has conceptualised, designed, directed and performed the following puppet shows:

• ‘Bowlful of peals’(1997) A gay-lesbian adaptation , in a mythical Indian setting, of the fairy tale ballet ‘Swan Lake’.
• ‘Liquid Rainbows’(1998)For adult audiences in Khatmandu and Khajuraho, this was a performance that explored Erotic art and pornography and dealt with the issue of freedom of expression and censorship(which I am totally against-in any form.)
• ‘Operetta of Animal Tails’(1999) Brought to life the illustrations of Premola Ghosh, and her forst book ‘Gang Tales from Ranthambor’ The puppet show was an opera done in the style of a traditional Italian Opera and used excerpts of music from the operas of Puccini, Bizet and Mozart.(We weren’t too impressed by Wagner however!!)
• ‘Mila and the Clock’(2000) A show which was a fairy tale – which represented Indian Contemporary puppetry at the 5th International Puppet Festival, held in Lahore.
• ‘Lord Of the Rings’ (2001) An elaborate extravaganza that brought to life Tolkiens Middle earth and his epic story. The added character of smell was included in this performance – where every character had a ‘smell’ and the Land of Modor smelt damp and whiskyish, while Lothlorien smelt fruity.