The evolution of stage design, from ancient Greece to Italian renaissance to modern India

Stage design in India in the past 150 years has been influenced by Western concepts.

Nissar Allana

· Sep 12, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Dowry and arranged marriage: The first opera at Mumbai’s Opera House will remind you of Bollywood

This is the first full-length opera ever to be performed at the 105-year-old landmark.

Luis Dias

· Jul 26, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Beyond Premchand and Manto: Hindi theatre is finding inspiration in the writings of Vijaydan Detha

Every contemporary debate, from homophobia and intolerance, finds an echo in the Rajasthani writer’s stories.

Malini Nair

· May 23, 2017 · 11:30 am

An Indian play struck a special connection with its young audience. Just look at these Post-It notes

After a successful run of several years, ‘Kyun Kyun Ladki’, based on a Mahasweta Devi book, is retiring.

Bijal Vachharajani

· May 18, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Writers’ Bloc: A residency for Indian playwrights puts writers centre stage

Playwrights seldom get their due, in theatre or in literature.

Chanpreet Khurana

· Feb 12, 2017 · 03:30 pm

Choiti Ghosh: The puppeteer who’s injecting magic into everyday objects

The object theatre artist has been chosen for a Sangeet Natak Akademi award this year.

Chanpreet Khurana

· May 10, 2016 · 11:30 am

Agha Hashra Kashmiri, the Indian playwright who gave the tragic King Lear a happy ending

In the early 20th century, the theatre personality adapted a number of Shakespeare's plays, tweaking the content to appeal to Indian audiences.

Mrinal Pande

· Apr 26, 2016 · 05:30 pm

Napoleon's battle for Parisian hearts largely took place on stage

If you'd taken a trip to the theatre in 1815 Paris, chances are that the stage would be political.

Katherine Astbury, The Conversation

· Apr 11, 2015 · 06:30 am