List of Plays to be showcased for 24th BRM 2025: The 24th Bharat Rang Mahotsav (NSD Theatre Festival) will showcase exceptional theater from January 28 to February 16, 2025. The National School of Drama (NSD), under the Ministry of Culture, organizes this festival, a milestone for theater enthusiasts inside and beyond India. The festival has become a dynamic forum for narrative and dramatic expression, known for its diverse performances.
With 65 Indian and 10 international plays, this year’s Bharat Rang Mahotsav in Delhi offers an interesting lineup. From classics to daring modern storylines, the festival has a rich legacy of genres, styles, and subjects. Tradition and innovation combine to bring together the best Indian and international talent.
Theatre artists and directors from the UK, Japan, Germany, and Sri Lanka will collaborate with India’s greatest dramatists. With top theater companies, drama institutes, and cultural organizations, the festival has become a global forum for artistic interchange and collaboration.
The International Theatre Festival of India 2025 serves as a hub for cultural and intellectual exchange. The festival offers new theater views by encouraging interaction and collaboration between Indian and foreign artists. The festival inspires and educates budding dramatists and theatrical fans.
Acclaimed theatrical practitioners lead workshops, panel discussions, and interactive events during this year’s edition. Participating theatrical institutes and cultural groups host these events, which explore acting, direction, and narrative, enhancing participants and viewers.
As the organizer of the Bharat Rang Mahotsav, the National School of Drama promotes theatre as a major cultural expression in India. NSD’s objective to encourage talent and maintain theatrical traditions has helped popularize theatre. NSD’s Bharat Rang Mahotsav has brought theatre to various audiences and fostered a love of the performing arts.
A lively and engaging festival schedule awaits theatre fans. Delhi will host street plays, experimental theater, and fringe events at various sites. The lineup is diverse to represent theatrical traditions and offers something for everyone.
The event will also feature interactive workshops with artists and directors to learn about their creative processes.
Theatre aficionados eagerly await the 24th Bharat Rang Mahotsav. The festival is a magnificent celebration of storytelling and culture this year. Theatre companies, directors, and drama institutes share a love of the performing arts.
Whether you’re a seasoned theatregoer or new to theater, the NSD Theatre Festival offers a unique experience. Schedule this cultural feast to see the finest of Indian and foreign theater in one magnificent event.
List of Plays to be showcased for 24th BRM 2025
Here are the details of the 24th Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM) 2025 International Theatre Festival of India in a table format:
| Date | Play | Writer | Director | Language | Duration | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Feb ’25 | Bahumukh | William Shakespeare | Alessandro Anil | Hindi | 90 mins | Theatre West Bengal |
| 8 Feb ’25 | Hamlet | William Shakespeare | Alessandro Anil | Hindi | 90 mins | Theatre West Bengal |
| 9 Feb ’25 | Macbeth | William Shakespeare | Massimiliano Troiani | English | 120 mins | Darpana Group, Ahmedabad |
| 10 Feb ’25 | Katha Collage | Vijaydan Detha | Devendra Raj Ankur | Hindi | 75 mins | NSD Students, 3rd year |
| 11 Feb ’25 | Goshta Sanyukta Manapmanachi | Abhiram Bhadkamkar | Hrishikesh Joshi | Marathi | 180 mins | Natya Sampda Kalamanch |
| 14 Feb ’25 | Ek Madhur Prem Kahani Urf Pagla Ghoda | Badal Sircar | Jayant Deshmukh | Hindi | 100 mins | Ek Rang, Mumbai |
| 15 Feb ’25 | Bidrohi Jona | Golap Chandra Borah | Dakshina Sharma | Assamese | 90 mins | Silpa Kanon, Nagaon, Assam |
| 16 Feb ’25 | Images of Love, Black Light Theatre | Theodor Hoidekr | Theodor Hoidekr | Non Verbal | 70 mins | Hilt Black Light Theatre Prague, Czech Republic |
| 17 Feb ’25 | Anatomy of a Suicide | Alice Berch | Hriturekha Nath | Hindi | 75 mins | Diploma Production, NSD |
| 18 Feb ’25 | Kalgitura | Sachin Shinde | Sachin Shinde | Marathi | 120 mins | Performing Arts, Mumbai |
| 19 Feb ’25 | Nihsanga Nayak | Saileswar Nanda | Sriman Narayan Mishra | Hindi | 90 mins | NSD Students, 3rd year |
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