NSD Summer Theatre Festival 2026

About This Workshop

The NSD Summer Theatre Festival 2026 is the National School of Drama Repertory's annual flagship event, featuring 26 shows of 10 new productions over approximately 5 weeks. This prestigious festival opens with 'Aks Tamasha' directed by Bhanu Bharati and serves as a key exposure event for emerging and established theatre practitioners across India. The festival offers audiences and theatre artists alike the opportunity to witness cutting-edge theatrical productions at NSD's campus in New Delhi.

Key Highlights

• NSD Repertory's annual summer festival
• 26 shows featuring 10 different plays
• ~5 weeks of theatre (May 8 – June 14, 2026)
• Opens with 'Aks Tamasha' dir. Bhanu Bharati
• Key exposure event for theatre practitioners
• New productions and experimental work
• Held at NSD Campus, New Delhi

Curriculum

• Viewing diverse theatrical productions
• Exposure to different directing styles
• Understanding NSD's training methodology through performances
• Networking with theatre professionals
• Observing contemporary Indian theatre trends
• Learning from post-show discussions (if available)