Bangalore is an intellectual city with rich Art and cultural heritage. It is also the land of Theatres where live plays are preformed on the stage, keeping the audiences glued to their seats with their splendid performances. Ranga Shankara is a prestigious theatre in Bangalore supporting the dreams of actor-director Shankar Nag.
It invites the plays from India and abroad, thus giving the theatre lovers an opportunity to witness the various forms of live performances. It has the philosophy of A play a day which indicates that they always have a play running in their premises. They organize more than 300 plays yearly from various production houses and in various languages – English & Kannada ruling the language chart. They cater to all the segments of the society – children to the old aged considering various themes that would make the audience connected to the story. They host the Theatre festival every year bringing the best of the Theatre world.
I have witnessed the queue during these fests and I must admit the response it gets. I have also been a part of the Theatre world, Ranga Shankara being my favorite due to its quality, comfort and services. The ticket prices are very economical ranging from Rs. 80 to Rs. 300. The canteen facilities also give you a rich feel of the food of Bangalore. The coffee and vada are a must for your taste buds.
It also rents out the auditorium for Theatre performances. It has a store house for books which is easily accessible to the public. Trainings and workshops are a part of its activities, involving various actors and directors from the film fraternity to hone the acting skills of the budding actors. The lighting & stage design workshops are also conducted which is partnered with National School drama.
Wake up Bangaloreans & feel the Theatre Alive!
For further details please visit http://www.rangashankara.org/