Panaji: March 19, 2017 …. National School of Drama, New Delhi in association with Kala Academy, Goa and Directorate of Art and Culture, Government of Goa will host a four days classical drama festival (Theatre Festival) at Dinanath Mangueshkar auditorium, Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji from March 24 to March 27, 2017.
The plays are in four different languages and are directed by renowned directors. The plays will be presented at 7.00 p.m. everyday. On March 24, 2017, Manipuri drama ‘Urubhangam’ will be presented by Chorus Repertory, Theatre, Manipuri. The play is directed by Shri Ratan Thiyam.
On March 25, 2017 Sanskrit play ‘Shakuntalam’ will be presented by Sopanam, Thiruvananthapuram. The play is directed by Shri K.N. Panikkar. On March 26, 2017 Hindi play ‘Bhagvadjjukeeyam’ will be presented by NIPA Rangmandali, Lucknow. The play is directed by Shri Surya Mohan Kulshreshtha. On March 27, 2017 Rangapeeth, Mumbai will present Hindi play ‘Mohe Piya’ directed by Shri Waman Kendre.
The entry for all the plays is free; however, some seats will be reserved.