QTP was formed in January 1999 in Bombay by 5 strong willed theatre enthusiasts: Yuki Ellias, Advait Hazarat, Arghya Lahiri, Nadir Khan and Quasar Thakore Padamsee with the idea of encouraging and promoting theatre in the country. Soon the 5 were joined by Christopher Samuel, Farah Bala, Amatulla Ghadiali, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Toral Shah and Karl Alphonso. Till date, this company has 15 productions under its name. Almost by default, a lot of work of the group has been serious and often tragic.

There has been an attempt to do theatre with a conscience...something with a social context. All activities conducted by the group are aimed at making the theatre landscape in Bombay healthier, be it creatively, in marketing or communication. After much struggle, QTP has finally found a partner in LIPTON, who has faith in the work that is made possible by these young people. The LIPTON - QTP tie up is now in its second year.

About Thespo:
QTP with Theatre Group Bombay run an annual youth theatre festival called Thespo where all participants have to be under the age of 25. The idea is to provide young groups with a stimulation of what professional theatre is all about. The festivals include workshops and platform performances. In its 6th year in Bombay, 4th in Bangalore and 1st in Delhi, Lipton Thespo is now a countrywide movement and has become a strong platform for young people to exhibit their talent.

ABOUT QTP'S PERIODICAL:
The Script, a monthly e-newsletter was started in mid-2001 mainly to inform subscribers about all the various theatre happenings in the city, including reviews and miscellaneous theatre experiences. The Script today has a mailing list of over 2400 members.

ABOUT THE PERIPHERY ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS:
Academy of Theatre Arts is QTP's workshop and education wing, which conducts different types of theatre workshops. There are recreational theatre courses as well as semi-intense schooling in fundamental techniques and theories of acting, directing, etc.

ABOUT GREAT TEXTS:
On the last Monday of each month, QTP organises an informal play reading in a drawing room, where random people come together to read aloud plays they've heard about but not necessarily read.

ABOUT QTP'S THEATRE CLUB:
Started to encourage people to watch theatre, the theatre club meets once a month to watch a play that has been ear marked in the schedule, followed by a discussion.

ABOUT OTHER EVENTS:
QTP is also involved with live events, having event managed product launches, award ceremonies, dance recitals, auctions, etc.

Major Productions:
2004 - ACID
2004 - BEYOND THERAPY
2004 - CHILDREN OF A LESSER GOD
2004 - KHAJITABAI OF KARMALI TERRACE
2003 - A VIEW FROM THE STAGE
2003 - MINORITIES
2002 - THE TALE OF MANNASETH
2001 - LUNCH GIRLS
2001 - LUCKY ONES
2000 - ALL MY SONS
1999 - THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL

Artistic Director: Quasar Thakore Padamsee (popularly known as 'Q')