India Theatre Newsroom

Indian theatre’s premier awards and festival, the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards, will return in March. Learn more about the top 10 nominated plays here!

The Seventeenth Day of National School of Drama’s Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 showcased five theatre productions. In the student-led Advitiya segment, renowned actors and NSD alumni Yashpal Sharma, Neeraj Sood, and Rajesh Tailang graced BRM 2025.

The Fifteenth Day of the National School of Drama's Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 showcased six fabulous performances, including two international performances. In the student-led Advitiya segment, theatre and film actresses Geetanjali Kulkarni, Sunita Rajwar and Anjali Patil were in conversation with Priyanka Sharma.

The Fourteenth Day of the National School of Drama’s Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 showcased five fabulous performances. In the student-led Advitiya segment, Street Plays and Open Stage performances concluded. Well-known award-winning actor Adil Hussain was guest of the day. He was in conversation with Syed Mohd. Irfan, popular TV host of Guftagoo fame.

This Valentine's Day, immerse yourself in the beauty of romance with Aadyam Theatre, a pioneering live storytelling initiative by Aditya Birla Group, as 'Chandni Raatein' returns to Mumbai for its second run.

The National School of Drama (NSD) inaugurated the opening ceremony of its flagship Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), the International Theatre Festival of India, on February 8, 2025 at Balwant Gargi Auditorium Bathinda, Punjab.

The Eleventh Day of the National School of Drama’s Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 showcased some powerful performances. Check out photos of the event.

​​​​​​​It's time for another magical journey! The 21st Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival will take place at The India Habitat Centre.This festival features lineup of world-class puppetry performances. Learn more!

The Tenth Day of the National School of Drama’s Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 showcased one international production, and four productions from across India. Film screenings, street plays, open stage performances, a folk band, and a talk show were also part of the day.

 It’s time for another magical journey! The 21st Ishara International Puppet Theatre Festival is set to kick off this month at The India Habitat Centre. Learn more here!

The Ninth Day of the National School of Drama’s Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 began with a powerful start as the first international play, ‘The Marriage of Balzaminov’ by a Russian troupe, was also performed. See photos from the event.

National School of Drama's Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025 continued into its Eighth day, a folk and a play based upon a classical epic Sanskrit drama. The audience's response was overwhelming to both plays.

The National School of Drama (NSD) inaugurated the opening ceremony of its flagship Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), the International Theatre Festival of India.

The Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2025, recognized as the world’s largest theatre festival, flagged off  at the National School of Drama (NSD) premises in Mandi House, New Delhi.

The National School of Drama will organise its flagship Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), International Theatre Festival of India. Fondly called ‘Bharangam', BRM is the world's largest theatre festival, and is set to take place beginning this month.

The Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards have announced the opening of the entry process for its milestone 20th edition. Learn more about how to submit here!

Kommune's most celebrated and sought-after festival, Spoken Fest, will get bigger and bolder for its seventh edition. For the first time, the festival expanded its celebration of literature, music, and the transcending power of words to Shillong.

BLOND:ISH will headline ICONS at Playa Pacha Pool and Beach Club.  More than a DJ, BLOND:ISH is on a mission to help people live their best lives. Learn more here!

Aadyam Theatre is coming to Delhi with Atul Kumar's adaptation of Mark Haddon's acclaimed work ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time.' Learn more here!

If you are looking for a serious meditation of history through the eyes of a conflicted actor, don’t miss the upcoming productions of Hind 1957.

Monodramas must be trodden upon carefully. They lie on a thin line between self-indulgence and fear of lack of control. If you let one character do all the thinking, all the talking, all the “being” and all the feeling – there are fewer chances of you making mistakes in empathy, and of course, dialogue writing as well. 

Mahindra Kabira Festival's 8th edition began with a programme at Guleria Kothi, celebrating the philosophy of Kabir through its diverse offerings. The day featured music, heritage trails, and a visit to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple.

The Mahindra Kabira Festival has returned to the historic ghats of Varanasi to celebrate its 8th edition. It commenced its 2024 edition on the evening of 13th December with an incredible Opening Reception at Guleria Kothi.

The original Olivier and Tony Award-winning production of Life of Pi opens tonight at the Grand Theatre in Mumbai’s state-of-the-art Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre.

Set against the historic ghats of Varanasi, the Mahindra Kabira Festival will return for its eighth edition this December. Learn more about the upcoming event here!