The fifth edition of the Samantar Drama Festival, organised by Samantar Natya Sanstha, will be held from April 20 to April 22, 2025, at Shaheed Bhavan, Bhopal. This year, the festival will focus on foreign plays, celebrating global theatre through powerful performances and thought-provoking stories.
Festival Line-up:
- Day 1 (April 20): The festival will open with the classic French play “Tartuffe” by Molière, directed by Piyush Panda.
- Day 2 (April 21): Audiences will witness a solo performance of “Shart”, based on a short story by renowned Russian writer Anton Chekhov. The play will be performed by Dr. Channavasaba Swami Hiremath, a celebrated actor of Kannada cinema and theatre. Directed by Sudhindra Sharma, this presentation is brought by the Natyashastra Research Center, Central Sanskrit University, Bhopal.
- Day 3 (April 22): The festival will conclude with “Mere Bacche”, an adaptation of a play by Arthur Miller, directed by Saurabh Lodhi.
Ticket Information:
- Rs. 50 per play – Available on BookMyShow or can be purchased directly at the auditorium counter.
- Festival Pass: Rs. 100 – Grants access to all three plays across the festival.
The festival promises an enriching cultural experience for theatre lovers, offering a rare chance to explore iconic international works through Indian interpretations.