NSD Lights Up Singapore: A Celebration of Theatre and Diplomacy

India's prestigious National School of Drama (NSD) is preparing for its inaugural performance in Singapore, as its Repertory Company launches a three-day theatre festival. This event, poised to celebrate the 60-year diplomatic ties between India and Singapore, will occur from August 28 to 30 at the Capitol Theatre, according to local publication Tabla!

The festival corresponds with the 60th anniversary of NSD's Repertory Company and will highlight three renowned Hindi plays: the Sanskrit epic 'Abhigyanasakuntalam' by Kalidasa, the social commentary 'Babuji', and the satirical 'Tajmahal Ka Tender', which humorously imagines Emperor Shah Jahan dealing with contemporary bureaucracy while constructing the Taj Mahal. English subtitles will ensure accessibility for all audiences.

The NSD, established in 1959 and a leading Indian theatre institution under the Ministry of Culture, has garnered international acclaim for its artistic achievements. Its involvement in this festival offers a platform for showcasing India's rich theatrical traditions, aiming to serve both as a cultural display and an educational insight into India's social and humorous narratives.

(With inputs from agencies.)