Mysuru will host the National Children’s Theater Festival from November 15
Veteran theater personality Prasanna and others at the poster release of the Mysuru National Children’s Theater Festival on Friday. | Photo credit: MA Sriram
National Children’s Theater Festival-2026 is jointly organized by Indian Institute of Educational Theater (IIET), Mysuru and Jagannatha Center for Art and Culture (JCAC), Mysuru. This theater festival will be held from November 15 to 22. The inaugural function of the festival will be held on Sunday at 5 pm at the premises of Indian Institute of Educational Theater (IIET), Hardwicke School Campus on JLB Road here.
Special emphasis was placed on key art forms such as storytelling, puppetry and theater. Long before digital screens, our communities preserved their heritage through spoken word, song and visual art, a tradition this festival highlights, organizers said.
The National Theater Festival will provide a platform for developing children’s interest in theater arts and developing their creativity. Seema Ghosh, well-known Pandavani artist from Kolkata, will inaugurate the event.
Rajesh YN, Education Coordinator, BEO Office, Mysuru; retired actor and playwright S. Ramanath representing JCAC; and Sundaresh Devapriyam, Principal, Hardwicke PU College, Mysuru, will be present as chief guests. Seasoned theater personality Prasanna, also a trustee of the Indian Theater Foundation, will be present.
Details about the theater festival were shared by the organizers at the Thursday press conference here. Veteran theater personality Prasanna and others were present.
The main attraction of the inaugural event will be a discussion on the book ‘Pandavani: Kathe Heluva Kale’ (Pandavani: The Art of Storytelling). Shalom Sannutha, Sneha and Keerthi Byndoor will participate in this interaction to share their insights. This will be followed by a rousing ‘Pandavani Performance’ by Ms. Ghosh, the organizers said.
The organizers appeal to art lovers, theater enthusiasts, school and college students and parents to participate in large numbers and make the festival a success. For more information contact: 9686892255.
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