Ranga Shankara and Remembering Veenapani Theatre Festivals Showcase Diverse Performances in 2026
The Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival 2026 in Bengaluru features six plays exploring themes of identity, belonging, migration, memory, caste, gender, and climate change, curated by Kannada theatre artists. Meanwhile, the Remembering Veenapani Festival 2026 in Puducherry showcased nine diverse performances including theatre, music, dance, and documentary films, reflecting founder Veenapani Chawla's inclusive vision of theatre. Both festivals highlight varied artistic expressions and social themes through regional and contemporary perspectives.
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thehindu broke this story on 22 Oct, 05:28 am. Other outlets followed.
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