Theatre & Drama
Stage productions, live performances and stories from the world of theatre.
Rashtranayak: A Play Highlighting the Life and Legacy of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Rashtranayak is a play detailing the life, political career, and ideological struggles of Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, written by Jyoti Jeliya and directed by Sajjad Hussain Khan.
Rumiyana Brings the Works of Mevlana Rumi to Life Through Puppetry and Animation
Rumiyana is a collaborative performance directed by Dadi D. Pudumjee that celebrates humanity's diversity using puppetry, dance, animation, music, and projections to retell the story of Persian poet Jalaluddin Rumi and his teacher Shams of Tabrez.
Sandal Baar: A Tragic Tale of Displacement and Native History in Punjabi Theatre
Explore the background of 'Sandal Baar', a theatrical production directed by Shri Kewal Dhaliwal and performed by Manch-Rangmanch, detailing the displacement of indigenous people in undivided Punjab by the British government.
Sita Banbas: A Fresh Retelling of Uttar Ramayan by Ank Theatre Group
Sita Banbas is a play exploring Uttar Ramayan, written by Mohamad Shah (Agha Hashar Kashmiri) and directed by Atul Tiwari, presented by the Mumbai-based Hindi theatre group Ank.
Sojan Badiar Ghat: A Timeless Tale of Love and Communal Divide
An overview of the play Sojan Badiar Ghat by Jasim Uddin, directed by Goutam Halder and produced by Naye Natua.
Kathakali Adaptation of The Old Man and the Sea Brings Modern Innovations to Traditional Dance Drama
The Kathakali adaptation of The Old Man and the Sea introduces modern theatrical techniques and a focus on the struggles of a layman, directed by Kalamandalam Neeraj with writers Mohan Das Romanta and Aneesh Sankar.
Atrangi Satrangi: An Imaginative Children's Play Led by Dr. S. Boominathan and Deepa
Atrangi Satrangi is a children's play about a grandfather guiding a child through symbolic worlds, conveying messages of independent thinking, nature conservation, and self-awareness.
Hunar ही Winner है Explores Courage and Resilience at Bharat Rang Mahotsav
An inspiring play featured at the Bharat Rang Mahotsav, Hunar ही Winner है follows a stammering child's journey to singing and self-belief, led by Siddharth Khanna and Utpreksha.
Jab Jago Tab Savera: A Devised Play Inspired by Real-Life Events
An overview of the devised theatre piece 'Jab Jago Tab Savera' and its group leaders, Rajeshwari Nandi and Amaresh Kumar.
Khel Khel Mein Features Textbook Stories Adapted for Theatre
An overview of the theatrical presentation Khel Khel Mein, featuring adaptations of stories from school textbooks directed with the Theatre in Education company.
Nanha Scientist Play Explores Curiosity and the Life of Thomas Alva Edison
An inspirational play titled Nanha Scientist, directed by Mohit Jain, explores the life of Thomas Alva Edison and the struggles of children who think differently.
Nye Bharat ke Nanne Rakshak Staged at Bharat Mandapam for Veer Bal Diwas
Nye Bharat ke Nanne Rakshak was staged at Bharat Mandapam on Veer Bal Diwas, presented jointly by the National School of Drama and the Ministry of Women and Child Development.