Theatre Workshop on Breaking Menstrual Stigma 

About the Workshop: 
This workshop uses Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to explore the myths, taboos, and realities of menstrual health in Nepal. Through movement, storytelling, and performance, participants will engage in open dialogue, reflect on their relationship with their bodies, and challenge menstrual stigma in a safe and empowering space. The workshop will culminate in a 1-hour performance on the final day, showcasing the participants' creative explorations. 

Who Can Join? 
Young women (ages 10–16) interested in theatre, self-expression, and empowerment. No prior theatre experience required! 

Dates: 22nd – 24th March 

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Venue: Lenchaa Hall, Mandala Theatre 

Languages: English & Nepali 

Facilitators: 

  • Theresa Hübscher (Germany) 
  • Malin Freytag (Germany) 
  • Saraswoti Chaudhary (Nepal) 

Maximum participants: 15 – 20 

Registration Fee: NPR 500/- (per session) 

Contact for Registration: 9849296461 

About the Workshop: 
This workshop uses Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to explore the myths, taboos, and realities of menstrual health in Nepal. Through movement, storytelling, and performance, participants will engage in open dialogue, reflect on their relationship with their bodies, and challenge menstrual stigma in a safe and empowering space. The workshop will culminate in a 1-hour performance on the final day, showcasing the participants' creative explorations. 

Who Can Join? 
Young women (ages 10–16) interested in theatre, self-expression, and empowerment. No prior theatre experience required! 

Dates: 22nd – 24th March 

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Venue: Lenchaa Hall, Mandala Theatre 

Languages: English & Nepali 

Facilitators: 

  • Theresa Hübscher (Germany) 
  • Malin Freytag (Germany) 
  • Saraswoti Chaudhary (Nepal) 

Maximum participants: 15 – 20 

Registration Fee: NPR 500/- (per session) 

Contact for Registration: 9849296461 

About the Workshop: 
This workshop uses Theatre of the Oppressed techniques to explore the myths, taboos, and realities of menstrual health in Nepal. Through movement, storytelling, and performance, participants will engage in open dialogue, reflect on their relationship with their bodies, and challenge menstrual stigma in a safe and empowering space. The workshop will culminate in a 1-hour performance on the final day, showcasing the participants' creative explorations. 

Who Can Join? 
Young women (ages 10–16) interested in theatre, self-expression, and empowerment. No prior theatre experience required! 

Dates: 22nd – 24th March 

Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM 

Venue: Lenchaa Hall, Mandala Theatre 

Languages: English & Nepali 

Facilitators: 

  • Theresa Hübscher (Germany) 
  • Malin Freytag (Germany) 
  • Saraswoti Chaudhary (Nepal) 

Maximum participants: 15 – 20 

Registration Fee: NPR 500/- (per session) 

Contact for Registration: 9849296461 

This workshop, led by Li Jun, director of Mo Chou Mo Chou, the Chinese physical theatre performance scheduled at NITFest 2025 offers Nepali theatre practitioners an immersive exploration of how Xiqu (Traditional Chinese Opera) elements inform physical theatre. Hosted by Nanjing Dramatic Theatre, the session delves into: 

  1. Understanding Physical Theatre – A look at global and Chinese perspectives. 
  2. Merging Tradition & Modernity – Exploring Xiqu’s movement, gesture, and spatial techniques in physical storytelling. 
  3. Director-Actor Collaboration – Training methods for body control, emotional articulation, and ensemble synchronization. 
  4. Multidisciplinary Techniques – Hands-on demonstrations of mime, acrobatics, and symbolic choreography. 

Through a mix of theory and practice, participants will gain innovative tools to integrate classical performance techniques into contemporary theatre, fostering cross-cultural storytelling. 

Workshop Details

  • Date: 21st March 2025 
  • Time: 3 hours  
  • Venue: Lenchaa Hall, Mandala Theatre 
  • Facilitator: Li Jun (Director of Mo Chou Mo Chou) 
  • Participants: 20–30 theatre practitioners or drama enthusiasts 
  • Registration Fee: NPR 500/- (per session) 

Contact for Registration: 9849296461 

About the Workshop: 
How can we create a theatre that is truly accessible to as many people as possible? How can accessibility be integrated as a fundamental part of artistic expression rather than an afterthought? Does it really matter? 

Join Birds of Paradise Theatre Company (BOP), Scotland’s leading disabled-led theatre company, for an engaging workshop exploring innovative ways to make live performance accessible. With a track record of producing award-winning musicals, scripted plays, and devised works, BOP ensures accessibility is embedded into every stage of the creative process. Through interactive discussions and hands-on activities, this workshop will introduce practical techniques to integrate access without compromising artistic ambition. 

  • Dates: Wednesday 19th March 2025 
  • Time: 9 am to 1 pm (with break in between) 
  • Venue: Mandala Studio, Thapagaun, New Baneshwor, Kathmandu 

Facilitators: 

  • Mairi Taylor – Executive Director, Birds of Paradise 
  • Michelle Rofle – Producer 
  • Morna McGeoch Fergus-Arnott – Theatre Maker 

Who Can Join? 
Open to anyone interested in making theatre more accessible. 

🔹 Max Participants: 20 

Registration Fee: NPR 500/- (per session) 

For registration support and more information: 9849296461 

Organized by
Mandala Theatre Nepal
Supported by
German Development Coorporation
German Development Coorporation
Civil Peace Project
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