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NEPAL INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FESTIVAL 2025
March 19 - 27, 2025
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Nepal International Theatre Festival 2025 

Theatre for Social Transformation:

Light of Indigenous Wisdom

March 19-25, 2025 | Kathmandu, Nepal

NITFest 2025

Theatre for Social Transformation: Light of Indigenous Wisdom
Introduction
Activities
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Mandala Theatre-Nepal is going to organize the third edition of Nepal International Theatre Festival 2025 in Kathmandu from March 19th to 27th, 2025.

With the slogan "Theatre for Social Transformation: Light of Indigenous Wisdom", NITFest 2025 is determined to strengthen the communal harmony, respectfulness for social diversity and to contribute in preservation of intangible cultural heritage through social awareness, art and exchange. Moreover, the festival will support global theatre groups and artists coming together in a shared platform to explore their aesthetic expressions and solidarities for relevant socio-political issues.

Theatre productions from around the world will be showcased during the festival. The theatre productions are carefully selected by the festival committee based on their potentials to be the reflection of the vibrant socio-political scenarios of local communities from different regions of the world.

Besides the play productions, the festival will be featured by other allied events such as daily interactions, panel discussions, seminars, open air performances, theatre photo exhibitions, encouragement award ceremonies, cultural and artistic stalls, and more. These events will create opportunities for meaningful dialogue and cultural exchange among participants and audiences alike.


Play Productions

Theatre lovers, get ready! NITFest 2025 brings an exciting lineup of 17 plays from 12 countries, featuring outstanding performances from across the globe. This year’s selection showcases powerful storytelling, diverse themes, and groundbreaking productions that will captivate audiences.

Workshop & Trainings

NITFest 2025 offers a diverse range of workshops and training sessions for anyone passionate about the performing arts. Whether you're interested in creative accessibility, physical movement experiments, or immersive storytelling, there’s something to spark your creativity and enhance your skills.

Discussion & Interactions

Festival attendees will have the chance to engage in insightful panel discussions with directors, designers, and performers. This is a unique opportunity to learn from the creative minds behind the festival, gain new perspectives, and take part in meaningful conversations about theatre and performance.

Open Air Performances

Throughout the festival, a variety of open-air performances will bring the streets and public spaces to life. From poetry and live music to dance performances, these events are free and open to all, making theatre accessible to everyone.
DateTimeTitleEvent_typesVenuesCountries
March 221:00 pmMuna MadanTheatre PerformancePokhara Theatre, PokharaNepal
March 235:00 pmBimbaka Bhariyaharu- A Century of TurmoilTheatre PerformanceNarayani Kala Mandir, BharatpurNepal
March 233:00 pmSchoolTheatre PerformanceTamu Buddhist Monastery, BelbariNepal
March 237:30 pmMAC ko MagicOutdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, Kathmandu
RoboticsExhibitionMandala Aagan, Kathmandu
March 247:30 pmWhispering Indigenous EchoesOutdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, Kathmandu
March 247:00 pmSajha Phulbari (A Mutual Garden)Outdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, Kathmandu
March 241:00 pmPerformance on Breaking Menstrual Stigma Workshop PresentationMandala Studio, KathmanduGermany, Nepal
March 257:00 pmClosing CeremonyOutdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 255:45 pmSama Chako Sama Chako Ahiwa Hey (2nd Show)Theatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduNepal
March 254:30 pmNew Normal (2nd Show)Theatre PerformanceMandala Studio, KathmanduNepal, Scotland, United Kingdom
March 253:30 pmगाउँगाउँमा सिंहदरबार, ठाउँठाउँमा थिएटरPanel DiscussionMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 244:30 pmWhispers of Earths (Performance Art)Outdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 207:00 pmRaw Rhythms- Soul of Nepali TheatreOutdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 245:45 pmJhoda (2nd Show)Theatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduNepal
March 243:30 pmसिमली छाँयामा बसीPanel DiscussionMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 237:00 pmSounds of Nepal MandalOutdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 225:45 pmThe Charming Jinju Opera Episodes (2nd Show)Theatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduChina
March 235:45 pmTamasha (2nd Show)Theatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduIndia
March 233:30 pmराजनीतिमा कला नीतिPanel DiscussionMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 227:00 pmSukarma Saanjh - Music for Peace and HarmonyOutdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 225:15 pmArrived (2nd Show)Theatre PerformanceMandala Aagan, KathmanduLithuana, Spain
March 224:30 pmAntigone (2nd Show)Theatre PerformanceMandala Studio, KathmanduIran
March 223:30 pmनेपाली मिडियाको आँगनमा रङ्गमञ्चPanel DiscussionMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 217:00 pmAshtangikaOutdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 215:45 pmASCH (2nd Show)Theatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduTunisia
March 214:30 pmAboriginal Cry (2nd Show)Theatre PerformanceMandala Studio, KathmanduIndia
March 213:30 pmनेपाली रङ्गमञ्च र सिनेमाको मितेरी पथPanel DiscussionMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 211:00 pmहामी बाँचेको समय Spoken PoetryOutdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 205:45 pmMochou Mochou (2nd Show)Theatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduChina
March 204:30 pmKandata & Sakuntala (2nd Show)Theatre PerformanceMandala Studio, KathmanduJapan, Nepal
March 203:30 pmDiscourse: Light of Indigenous WisdomInteractionMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 201:00 pmMilarepa (Children's Performance) Outdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 197:00 pmFOLKTRONICS: Musical PerformanceOutdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 195:15 pmKavitako Raithane Rang: Poetry Recitation SessionOutdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 192:00 pmOpening CeremonyOutdoor PerformancesMandala Aagan, KathmanduNepal
March 255:00 pmThe RoseTheatre PerformancePokhara Theatre, PokharaNorway
March 249:00 am3 Days Workshop on Breaking Menstrual Stigma (3rd Day) WorkshopMandala Studio, KathmanduGermany, Nepal
March 239:00 am3 Days Workshop and Performance on Breaking Menstrual Stigma (2nd Day)WorkshopLenchaa Hall, Mandala Top FloorGermany, Nepal
March 229:00 am3 Days Workshop and Performance on Breaking Menstrual Stigma WorkshopLenchaa Hall, Mandala Top FloorGermany, Nepal
March 219:00 amThe Influence and Exploration of Xiqu (Traditional Chinese Opera) and Elements on Physical TheatreWorkshopMandala Aagan, KathmanduChina
March 199:00 amMaking Theatre with Creatively Embedded AccessWorkshopMandala Studio, KathmanduScotland, United Kingdom
March 252:00 pmSama Chako Sama Chako Ahiwa HeyTheatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduNepal
March 2512:00 pmNew NormalTheatre PerformanceMandala Studio, KathmanduNepal, Scotland, United Kingdom
March 242:00 pmJhodaTheatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduNepal
March 234:30 pmWisdoms of Life (Playback Theatre)Theatre PerformanceMandala Studio, KathmanduNepal
March 232:00 pmTamashaTheatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduIndia
March 221:00 pmArrivedTheatre PerformanceMandala Aagan, KathmanduLithuana, Spain
March 222:00 pmThe Charming Jinju Opera EpisodesTheatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduChina
March 2212:00 pmAntigoneTheatre PerformanceMandala Studio, KathmanduIran
March 212:00 pmASCHTheatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduTunisia
March 2112:00 pmAboriginal CryTheatre PerformanceMandala Studio, KathmanduIndia
March 202:00 pmMochou MochouTheatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduChina
March 2012:00 pmKandata & SakuntalaTheatre PerformanceMandala Studio, KathmanduJapan, Nepal
March 193:30 pmUmlindo Kharāni Ra LemlemmāTheatre PerformanceMandala Theatre, KathmanduNepal

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