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.
History Theatre activities began in 2016 when a group of local artists came together. The regular staging of play began here in 2018. 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.
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 Atal Bahadur Ko Atanka (2018) – Playwright Khagendra Lamichhane 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
Activities Beyond staging plays, the group actively fosters performing arts through workshops, acting classes, and theatre festivals, 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.
Notable Members Pariwartan – Founder and CEO Dil Prasad Gurung – Founder Shankar Nath Koirala – Founder Sarubhakta – Playwright of Sirumarani, Nirmaya, Bakas Shiva Sankalpa – Playwright/Director of Urvashi Sukta.
Posters of Notable Plays
References
External links Official website Pokhara Theatre YouTube Channel Pokhara Theatre Facebook Page