All About Delhi Theatre Festival Dates, Venue, Acts And More

Renowned for its theatre legacy and as the birthplace of numerous Bollywood luminaries emerging from the golden age of the National School of Drama, Delhi has long been a hotbed of theatrical prowess. But theatre need not be restricted to nostalgia. We have some good news for those who still prefer theatre over Netflix.

After a hiatus of three years, the highly anticipated Delhi Theatre Festival, the best of drama, is set to enter the national capital's theatre scene again, marking its fourth edition. This year's festival has an amazing line-up that lives up to its past successes.

The Drama Details

Scheduled over three consecutive days, the Delhi Theatre Festival 2023 is set to take place between August 4 to August 6. As of now, Siri Fort Auditorium, Kamani Auditorium, OP Jindal Auditorium in New Delhi and the Orana Conventions in Gurugram have been chosen as the host venues for this theatrical festival.

With a line-up of seven homegrown plays to be performed over three days, theatre enthusiasts can expect an evening of performances by critically acclaimed actors on the stage. Eminent names such as Naseeruddin Shah, Pankaj Kapur, Piyush Mishra, Lillete Dubey, Shekhar Suman, Vinay Pathak, Shabana Azmi, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, and Kanwaljit Singh are part of this festival. The line-up of performances comprises plays including "Ismat Apa Ke Naam," "Dopehri," "Vodka & No Tonic," "Ballimaaraan," "Ek Haan," "Nothing Like Lear," and "Kaifi Aur Main."

Book your tickets promptly to avoid missing out on this festival.

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