Mysuru is gearing up for the Bahuroopi Baba Saheb National Theatre Festival, themed 'March Towards Equality,' running from January 11-18. The festival, celebrating its silver jubilee, will feature stage plays, a film festival, folk performances, exhibitions, and children's theatre. Street plays were staged across the city on January 10 as a publicity drive. The event will be formally inaugurated on January 12 by Manipur theatre personality Heisnam Sabitri, with various dignitaries attending to launch different segments.