Theatre vital for community building: Arts patron Sangita Jindal on the Niloufer Sagar Festival of New Theatrical Work

Theatre vital for community building: Arts patron Sangita Jindal on the Niloufer Sagar Festival of New Theatrical Work

In 2021, the Niloufer Sagar Alumni Grant Programme (NSAPG) was established at the Drama Schools Foundation Mumbai (DSFM) in memory of Lt. Niloufer Sagar, a respected theatre, live arts producer and consultant. The programme was instituted as per the wishes of Sagar’s family, who, along with friends, have been funding the grant. Administered and managed…

Empathy, Resistance and Dialogue: 24 Indian Artists Re-Imagine the Future of Theatre in 2024

Empathy, Resistance and Dialogue: 24 Indian Artists Re-Imagine the Future of Theatre in 2024

For this article, twenty-four artists immersed in the world of theatre were interviewed to investigate what are the primary preoccupations shaping their perspective in 2024 and how they intend to respond to them in their work. Some very interesting insights and some old concerns were laid out, which is explored below. The future is abrupt,…