A 10-day celebration of Indian theatre, featuring diverse voices, forms, and stories from across the country
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Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
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16 December–25 December, 2025
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At the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata
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The 42nd National Theatre Festival by Nandikar celebrates the spirit of stagecraft with a rich line-up of performances by leading theatre groups from across India, blending classics, contemporary works and children’s theatre over 10 vibrant days.
Highlights include:
16 Dec — Aksharik (Bengali, 6pm) by Aneek, Kolkata
17 Dec — Ferari Fauj (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Naihati Natya Samannyay Samiti, 24-Pgs (N)
18 Dec — Bhanu (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Shyambazar Mukhomukhi & Tritiyo Sutra, Kolkata
19 Dec — Je Janla Gulor Akash Chhilo (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Ichheymoto, Kolkata
20 Dec — Macbeth (Bengali, 3pm) by Sarabhuj, Midnapore
20 Dec — Madhabi (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata
21 Dec — Hamlet (Bengali, 2.30pm) by Swapnasandhani, Kolkata
21 Dec — Mere Hone Ka Matlab (Hindi, 5.30pm) by Dinkar Sharma, Jharkhand
21 Dec — Ek Theke Baro (Bengali, 7pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata
22 Dec — Meghnad (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Ashokenagar Natyaanan, Kolkata
23 Dec — Frankenstein (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Theatre Formation Poribortok, Kolkata
24 Dec — Bhasbharatam (Hindi, 6.30pm) by NSD Sikkim Rep. Co., Sikkim
25 Dec — Byanger Raja, Achalayatan, Bichitranushthan (Bengali, 10am) by Children’s Ensemble, Nandikar, Kolkata
25 Dec — Nabanna (Bengali, 2.30pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata
25 Dec — Panchajanya (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata
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