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NatyaVerse Announced: A Groundbreaking Festival Uniting Theatre and Poetry Across Regional Languages

October 18, 2025 14:26:25 IST
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In a landmark initiative for India's performing arts landscape, The Jeff Goldberg Studio in collaboration with Curated Classics has announced the launch of NatyaVerse — a unique festival that brings together two of the country’s oldest artistic legacies: Theatre and Poetry.

Scheduled to take place on 12th, 13th, and 14th December 2025, NatyaVerse promises to be more than just a cultural spectacle - it is envisioned as an immersive, intimate journey into the depths of regional storytelling. Set within a black-box performance format, the festival will dissolve the traditional divide between performer and audience, fostering a raw, electrifying exchange of energy seldom experienced in mainstream theatre.

What sets NatyaVerse apart is its sharp focus on Regional Indian Languages - from Marathi to Malayalam, Gujarati to Assamese - offering a dedicated platform for voices often sidelined in urban cultural spaces. Each participating production is expected to seamlessly weave the intensity of dramatic performance with the melodic cadence of native-language poetry, creating a hybrid form that is both experimental and deeply rooted.

Call for Submissions

The festival is now welcoming applications from:
• Independent production houses and theatre groups
• Artists who integrate spoken word, poetic narratives, or lyrical compositions into theatrical performance

📩 Application Deadline: 8th November 2025
📧 Email for Entry: [email protected]

The festival is proudly supported by its Promotion & Media Partners — Mumbai Theatre Guide & Astitva.

*Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.


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