Vasant Gujarati Theatre Festival at NCPA, supported by Bajaj Beyond, is set to unfold from 25th to 27th April 2025. With 8 exciting events spread across 3 days and 4 iconic venues, the festival promises to be a vibrant tribute to the richness and evolution of Gujarati theatre.
The Vasant Gujarati Theatre Festival NCPA is not just a theatre festival - it's a cultural celebration that honors the legacy of Gujarati storytelling while welcoming fresh, bold voices to the stage. Held at the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) in Mumbai, this festival is a gift to every Gujarati theatre enthusiast, performer, and patron who believes in the power of regional stories told with authenticity and artistic depth.
Spanning across Godrej Dance Theatre, Experimental Theatre, Tata Theatre, and the Jamshed Bhabha Theatre Museum, the Gujarati Theatre Festival in Mumbai will showcase an eclectic mix of performances - from dark comedies and monologues to poetry, letters, dance theatre, and socially-charged dramas.
A Festival of Fierce, Funny, and Fearless Storytelling
This year's festival lineup is a diverse tapestry of artistic expression - rooted in culture yet resonating with today's realities. Here's what to look forward to:
Day 1: April 25, 2025
CLEAN BOLD 7:30 PM | Experimental Theatre Kickstarting the festival with a bang, this play brings laughter, wit, and a contemporary lens on everyday complexities.
Day 2: April 26, 2025
THODI KAVITA, THODU NATAK, THODA GEETO 5:00 PM | Experimental Theatre A beautiful fusion of poetry, drama, and music-this performance promises a lyrical journey through Gujarati literature and emotion.
PATRA MITRO 7:30 PM | Experimental Theatre A heartfelt play that brings to life the intimacy of letters-revealing the deep connections we hold with our words, memories, and people.
Day 3: April 27, 2025
FUNDAMENTALS OF WRITTING 11:00 AM | JBT Museum An insightful session for aspiring writers and storytellers, exploring the art of crafting compelling narratives.
THREE MEN 4:00 PM | Godrej Dance Theatre A powerful exploration of masculinity, identity, and vulnerability through an unconventional format.
OHH WOMANIYA 5:30 PM | Experimental Theatre A celebration of womanhood, resilience, and humor - this act breaks stereotypes and redefines power on stage.
EKLAVYA 7:15 PM | Tata Theatre A reimagined classic that weaves mythology with modern-day relevance, ending the festival on a thought-provoking note.
Where Legacy Meets Innovation
From nostalgia to rebellion, tradition to disruption, every performance at the NCPA theatre festival promises to push boundaries while staying beautifully rooted in Gujarati culture. It's a space where voices echo beyond the stage - through poetry, offbeat narratives, and fearless performances.
With each curtain rise, you'll witness the soul of Gujarat unfold in fierce, funny, and fearless forms. The Gujarati theatre festival Mumbai calendar is incomplete without the Vasant celebration at NCPA. Book your tickets, bring your friends, and immerse yourself in three days of cultural brilliance, heartfelt storytelling, and dramatic flair.
