Theatre & Drama
Stage productions, live performances and stories from the world of theatre.
Amrut Manthan Brought to Life Through Classical Dance Under Direction of Dr. Sonal Mansingh
The cosmic ocean churning legend Amrut Manthan is presented as a dance drama featuring Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kathak, Mohiniattam, and Chhau, under the direction of Dr. Sonal Mansingh.
Andhayuga: Exploring Modern Indian Theatre and the Aftermath of the Kurukshetra War
An overview of the play Andhayuga, detailing its exploration of war's cruelty, the background of writer Dharamvir Bharati, translators, director Mandya Ramesh, and the theatre group Natana.
Ankiya Bhaona- Parijat Haran Directed by Dr. Ruplekha Borbora Das
An exploration of Ankiya Bhaona- Parijat Haran, directed by Dr. Ruplekha Borbora Das and presented by Srimanta Nrityapith.
Chaandni Raatein: A Russian Tale Infused with Indian Elements by Purva Naresh
An overview of the play Chaandni Raatein, written and directed by Purva Naresh, exploring themes of love and loneliness through a fusion of Indian classical music, Eastern European sounds, and Hindi poetry.
Desert Bloom – A Musical Tale Explores Desire and Emancipation
An overview of the musical tale Desert Bloom, directed by Mahadev Singh Lakhawat and based on Vijaydan Detha’s Lajvanti, exploring women's desires and the removal of the ghoonghat.
Dolkar Doma Aur Yeti: A Himalayan Musical Play by Kathakaar
Dolkar Doma Aur Yeti is a Hindi musical play directed by Pramod Pathak about four children and two elderly women who embark on a quest to find the Yeti.
Dootvakyam: Sanskrit Drama at Bharat Rang Mahotsav
An overview of the Sanskrit drama Dootvakyam by Bhasa, directed by Professor Govardhan Hemchand Panchal and produced by the Tulsipatra Art Foundation.
Ek Lamhaa Zindagi, A Love Story 1938-1979 Explores History and Devotion
Ek Lamhaa Zindagi, A Love Story 1938-1979 is a timeless play depicting a historical love story, directed by Makarand Deshpande and Juhi Babbar Soni.
Ghasiram Kotwal: A Grand Musical Exploration of Power and Corruption
Explore details about the play Ghasiram Kotwal by Vijay Tendulkar, directed by Abhijit Panse and Bhalchandra Kubal.
Hamidabai Ki Kothi Explores the Decline of Traditional Courtesan Culture
Hamidabai Ki Kothi is a powerful play focusing on the decline of traditional courtesan culture in India, written by Anil Sadashiv Barve, translated by Dhanashree Heblikar, and directed by Abhijeet Choudhary for Swatantra Theatre.
Kaumudi: A Hindi Play Explores Art, Caste, and Father-Son Dynamics
Kaumudi is a Hindi play directed by Abhishek Majumdar and produced by D for Drama, exploring an estranged father-son duo in late 1960s Allahabad.
Matiyaburj: A Play Adapting Rashomon in an Indian Context
Matiyaburj is a play set in medieval ruins, written by Ramesh Chandra Shah, directed by Jayant Deshmukh, and presented by the Ekrang Theatre Group.