‘Manjira: The Muted Melody’, a Brechtian thriller confronting delayed justice and gendered violence in post-conflict Nepal, echoing the themes of Seamus Heaney’s ‘Punishment’.

With standout performances and immersive transitions, ‘Lost and Found’ reflects on identity, vulnerability, and the beauty of being seen and heard.

With sign language interpreters as part of the narrative, creative captioning, and a message on discrimination, the play sets a new standard for inclusive theatre in Nepal.

‘Nepal-Bharat Rang Mahotsav 2025’ featured powerful performances.

‘Mukkumlung: Cho:t-lung of Yakthung’ wades into the current debate surrounding the commercialisation of Mukkumlung and the proposed cable car project.

‘Hari Hajurba’ at Mandala Theatre intertwines a personal story of loss and longing with the socio-political landscape of Nepal’s past.

Sign language interpretation will be available during the performance.

Kedar Shrestha’s ‘DhukDhuki 72 Megahertz’ challenges predictable tropes with a layered narrative that explores patriarchy, love, and the complexities of motherhood.

Experts discuss the challenges and opportunities facing playwrights in Nepal’s theatre landscape.

‘Kaacho Dhaago’ tells the story of familial separation set against a village grappling with drought and monkey raids.

‘Yugko Saancho’, an adaptation of Roald Dahl’s ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’, features five different families, each with their package of antics to be unpacked.

Mandala Alumni Drama Festival features six unique plays blending humour, music, and poignant storytelling.

Kathaghera’s ‘Play the System’ is a comic exploration of the discrimination and sexism women face in the workplace.

Murder or suicide? Fakir production’s ‘Guilty or Not Guilty’ lets you decide.

Directed by Rajan Murarung and written by Kiran Chamling Rai, Mandala Theatre’s ‘Bakhaamma’ is mystical, mesmerising and memorable.

Mandala Theatre’s ‘Ticket to Hollywood’ is entertaining, albeit not exceptional.

The third edition of the Nepal International Theatre Festival is happening next year.

Sudam CK’s ‘Ubur Ubur Tikki’ is a dialogue-free exploration of human boundaries, emotions and the search for meaning through body movement and music.

A highlight of the event was the announcement of the 3rd Nepal International Theatre Festival (NIT Fest) 2025, themed ‘Light of Indigenous Wisdom’.

‘Pagla Ghoda’, written in the 1960s, takes on a new life in Mandala Theatre as it explores the tumultuous lives of four characters haunted by their dark pasts.