Nandikar's National Theatre Festival 2025

16 December–25 December, 2025

At the Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata

The 42nd National Theatre Festival by Nandikar celebrates the spirit of stagecraft with a rich line-up of performances by leading theatre groups from across India, blending classics, contemporary works and children’s theatre over 10 vibrant days. 
Highlights include:

16 Dec — Aksharik (Bengali, 6pm) by Aneek, Kolkata

17 Dec — Ferari Fauj (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Naihati Natya Samannyay Samiti, 24-Pgs (N)

18 Dec — Bhanu (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Shyambazar Mukhomukhi & Tritiyo Sutra, Kolkata

19 Dec — Je Janla Gulor Akash Chhilo (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Ichheymoto, Kolkata

20 Dec — Macbeth (Bengali, 3pm) by Sarabhuj, Midnapore

20 Dec — Madhabi (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata

21 Dec — Hamlet (Bengali, 2.30pm) by Swapnasandhani, Kolkata

21 Dec — Mere Hone Ka Matlab (Hindi, 5.30pm) by Dinkar Sharma, Jharkhand

21 Dec — Ek Theke Baro (Bengali, 7pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata

22 Dec — Meghnad (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Ashokenagar Natyaanan, Kolkata

23 Dec — Frankenstein (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Theatre Formation Poribortok, Kolkata

24 Dec — Bhasbharatam (Hindi, 6.30pm) by NSD Sikkim Rep. Co., Sikkim

25 Dec — Byanger Raja, Achalayatan, Bichitranushthan (Bengali, 10am) by Children’s Ensemble, Nandikar, Kolkata

25 Dec — Nabanna (Bengali, 2.30pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata

25 Dec — Panchajanya (Bengali, 6.30pm) by Nandikar, Kolkata