Theatre & Drama
Stage productions, live performances and stories from the world of theatre.
Amrapali and Buddha – The Enlightened Courtesan Explores Art, Devotion, and Truth
Anuradha Singh's play Amrapali and Buddha – The Enlightened Courtesan portrays Amrapali's journey from Nagar Vadhu of Vaishali to an awakened disciple through Kathak choreography and theatre.
Avalanche: A Three-Act Play by Tuncer Cücenoğlu Directed by Gandharv Dewan
An overview of the play Avalanche, written by Tuncer Cücenoğlu, directed by Gandharv Dewan, and presented by the group The Gathered.
Bag Dancing: A Play by Mike Kenny Directed by Ujwala Rao for Butai Trust
Bag Dancing is a play about two unlikely companions, an elderly homeless woman named Imelda and a shelter caretaker named Neville, written by Mike Kenny and directed by Ujwala Rao.
Feminist Manifesto Play Explores Women's Struggles and Knowledge
Feminist Manifesto is a play directed by Abhimanyu Vinayakumar and produced by the cultural organization Janabheri, based on the ideas of Chi Manda Ngozi Adichie.
Hamlet Presented by the Department of Dramatics, University of Rajasthan
An overview of the theatrical production of Hamlet, written by William Shakespeare and directed by Dr. Siva Prasad Tumu.
Hayavadana: An Overview of the Play, Writer Girish Karnad, and Director B. V. Karanth
Explore the play Hayavadana by Girish Karnad, directed by B.V. Karanth, performed by Benaka.
Katha Explores the Plight of Storytelling, Love, and Water in New Play
The drama 'Katha', written by Sudhanshu Firdaus and directed by Pravin Kumar Gunjan, explores the preservation of love and water through storytelling.
KU-BILBAT MUNI Explores Mobile Phone Addiction and Children
The play KU-BILBAT MUNI depicts the physical and psychological effects of children's mobile phone and game addiction.
Kutiyattam – Jatayuvadham: Exploring Sanskrit Theatre and Tradition
An overview of the Kutiyattam production Jatayuvadham, directed by Margi Madhu Chakyar and presented by Nepatya, based on the play Ascharyachudamani.
Folk Drama Nacha ‘Fashion Show’ Combines Tradition and Modernity
The folk drama 'Nacha Fashion Show', directed by Chandrahas Baghel and produced by Bison Art Foundation, experiments with combining traditional Nacha theatre with modern lifestyle elements.
Mahanagar Ke Jugnu: A Musical Comedy Directed by Amitosh Nagpal
Explore Mahanagar Ke Jugnu, a foot-tapping musical comedy directed by Amitosh Nagpal and produced by Mandali Talkies, featured at Bharat Rang Mahotsav.
MIRIA Explores Tribal Custom and Fiction Under Deepak Ranjan Pati's Direction
An overview of the play MIRIA, directed by Deepak Ranjan Pati and produced by Abhinaya Jagruti Institute of Theatre (AJIT), focusing on a reconstructed custom of human sacrifice and a failed love story.