World Theatre Day: A Hint Of Broadway You Can Experience In India

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New Delhi: The need for humans to express through art has played a significant role in the overall evolution of society. Performance arts, especially theatre continues to play a pivotal role in the cause.

Since the days of Greek theatres to the present ones, this tradition of story-telling has come a long way as one of the most popular performing arts.

Broadway districts from West 41st Street to West 53rd Street between Sixth and Ninth Avenue in Midtown of New York City hold the magic of ‘Broadway Theatres’.

As the west marked a significant role in the revolution of modern-day theatre in addition to musicals and showmanship, India continued to carry its love-and-hate relationship with theatres.

In India, the theatre was the only source of mass entertainment before the outburst of cinema. Professionals used to travel across metropolitan cities with stories uniquely Indian.

This World Theatre Day, take a ride with NewsMobile, as we bring to you the top theatres worth experiencing once in your lifetime.

Prithvi Theatres:

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A group that remains a symbol and catalyst for every other theatre form in India. Entertaining the audience for over 40 years, the legacy of Prithvi theatres remains a standpoint for the drama circuit. The events in Prithvi theatre are held throughout the year. The annual celebration of theatres, the ‘Prithvi Festival’ remains a special occasion for lovers of performance arts.

Akshara Theatre

Jalabala Vaidya, Gopal Sharman’s ‘The Ramayana’

Based in the heart of New Delhi, Akshara Theatre is an exquisite arts complex which was founded in 1972 by Gopal Sharman. Akshara’s best-known theatrical production, Gopal Sharman’s contemporary dramatic version of The Ramayana, was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Birbhum Blossom Theatre

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Just 13 km away from Rabindranath Tagore’s Shantiniketan, lies the gem of contemporary theatre in the small village of Daronda. Managed by Partha Gupta, the small group of actors went on to host the National School of Drama’s Adivasi Adivimb festival, keeping the touch of tribal performance alive.

Rangshila Theatre Group

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Based out of Mumbai, Rangshila is one of the pioneering acting schools in Mumbai, with more than 250 performances over 100 different venues. Plays from the group include Doosra Adhyaya, Sur Vs Asur, Unhen kuch kehna hai, which will definitely add to your experience.

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