TraditionsWhat Is the Difference Between Folk and Classical Theatre in India?
Classical Indian theatre follows the written grammar of the Natyashastra: a codified system of gesture, rasa and training passed down…
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Traditions
Classical TheatreWhat Are the Four Abhinayas?
Body, speech, costume, and inner feeling: a clear guide to the four abhinayas, the modes of expression in Indian classical…
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Modern TheatreHow to Start a Theatre Group in India
A practical, step-by-step guide to starting your own theatre group in India, from finding people and a space to staging…
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Classical TheatreSanskrit Plays Every Theatre Lover Should Know
From Kalidasa's Shakuntala to The Little Clay Cart, the great Sanskrit plays every theatre lover should know.
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InstitutesWhat Was the IPTA Movement?
Theatre as a tool for justice: what the Indian People's Theatre Association was, and how it shaped a generation of…
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InstitutesWhat Is the National School of Drama (NSD)?
The training ground of India's finest actors and directors. What the National School of Drama is, and why it changed…
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Folk TheatreWhat Is Ramlila and Why Is It UNESCO-Listed?
Staged over days during Dussehra and honoured by UNESCO, Ramlila brings the Ramayana to life across India. Here is a…
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InstitutesThe Story of Prithvi Theatre
From a touring company founded by Prithviraj Kapoor to a beloved Mumbai stage, the story of Prithvi Theatre and its…
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Modern TheatreRatan Thiyam and the Chorus Repertory
Ratan Thiyam turned Manipuri ritual, martial art, and music into some of the most visually stunning theatre in the world.
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Modern TheatreWho Was Mohan Rakesh?
Mohan Rakesh dragged Hindi drama into the modern world, writing about restless, disillusioned lives with unflinching honesty.
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