Mysuru to host National Children’s Theatre Fest from November 15
Storytelling, puppetry, and plays to remain focus areas
The National Children’s Theatre Festival-2026 is set to take place in Mysuru from November 15 to 22, according to organisers from the Indian Institute of Educational Theatre (IIET) and Jagannatha Center for Art and Culture (JCAC). The festival will kick off with a ceremony on Sunday at 5:00 p.m. on the IIET premises in Hardwicke School Campus on JLB Road.
The event will focus on traditional art forms like storytelling, puppetry, and plays, as communities historically preserved their heritage through spoken word, song, and visual art.
Seema Ghosh, a renowned Pandavani artist from Kolkata, will be the chief guest for the inauguration, alongside Rajesh Y.N., education coordinator of Mysuru's BEO Office, retired actor and playwright S. Ramanath representing JCAC, and Sundaresh Devapriyam, principal of Hardwicke P.U. College. Other notable attendees include veteran theatre personality Prasanna, who is also the trustee of the Indian Theatre Foundation.
The festival aims to spark interest in theatre arts among children and unleash their creativity. During the opening ceremony, there will be a discussion on the book 'Pandavani: Kathe Heluva Kale,' where Shalom Sannutha, Sneha, and Keerthi Byndoor will share their perspectives. Following this, Ghosh will perform a mesmerizing "Pandavani Performance."
Organisers have encouraged art lovers, theatre enthusiasts, students, and parents to attend in large numbers. They can reach the festival organizers via 9686892255 for more information.
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