Pokhara Theatre
| Type | Professional |
|---|---|
| Industry | Theatre / Performing Arts |
| Founded | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Pokhara, Nepal |
Key people | Pariwartan (Founder/CEO) |
| Website | www.pokharatheatre.com.np |
Pokhara Theatre is a community-based theatre organization founded in 2016 in Pokhara, Nepal. It is known for producing original plays, adaptations of classical works, and organizing theatre festivals.[1][2]
History
Theatre activities began in 2016 when a group of local artists came together.[1] The regular staging of play began here in 2018.[3] Over the years, the group became recognized as a leading cultural institution in the region having the only modern black box theatre called Gandharba Theatre in the town. [2][4]
Productions
The group has staged a variety of productions, ranging from modern dramas to classical adaptations. Some Notable works include
- Siruma Rani (2017) – Playwright Sarubhakta[5]
- Atal Bahadur Ko Atanka (2018) – Playwright Khagendra Lamichhane[6]
- Nirmaya (2019) – Playwright Sarubhakta
- Yo Kasto Mahabharat (2019) – Playwright Deepak Parajuli
- Ek Chihan (2019) – Playwright Hriday Chandra Singh Pradhan
- Urvashi Sukta (2023) – Playwright Shiva Sankalpa[7]
Activities
Beyond staging plays, the group actively fosters performing arts through workshops, acting classes, and theatre festivals,[8][9] with a particular emphasis on school-level drama. By organizing inter-school theatre competitions and youth drama festivals, they provide young performers with platforms to explore creativity, develop stage skills, and engage with storytelling traditions.[10]
Notable Members
- Pariwartan – Founder and CEO [2]
- Dil Prasad Gurung – Founder[2]
- Shankar Nath Koirala – Founder[2]
- Sarubhakta – Playwright of Sirumarani, Nirmaya, Bakas
- Shiva Sankalpa – Playwright/Director of Urvashi Sukta.[7]
References
- 1 2 "Pokhara Theatre, Nepal, Pokhara". Theatricalia. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Pokhara Theatre". Pokhara Theatre. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ↑ "A new theatre in Pokhara". The Kathmandu Post. 2018-02-18. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ↑ Subedi, Santosh (2025-06-13). "Theatre in Pokhara in revival stage". The Rising Nepal. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ↑ Manoj Ghartimagar (2018-02-15). "Pokhara Theater launched with 'Sirumairani'". myRepublica. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ↑ "Atalbahadur Ko Aatanka at Pokhara Theatre". The Kathmandu Post. 2018-07-26. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- 1 2 "Urvashi Sukta – Production". Theatricalia. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ↑ "Nepal International Theatre Festival expands to Pokhara, Bharatpur, and Belbari". OnlineKhabar. 2025-03-18. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ↑ "Pokhara International Theatre Festival from March 22". The Rising Nepal. 2025-03-21. Retrieved 2025-09-18.
- ↑ "Pokhara Theatre stages in schools". The Rising Nepal. 2024-07-23. Retrieved 2025-09-18.