The age-old theatre may not be as popular as it was by its still an eminent part of the visual and performing art’s world. Theatre has an incomparable old world’s charm and the feels of a play cannot be compared to that of a movie. For the true theatre lovers here are some of the best theatres to visit to satisfy your visual hunger for theatre in Delhi:
- Epicenter
A refined mix of nature, culture and modern day elements, Epicentre is an ideal venue for visual and performing arts as well as conferences and workshops. Epicentre accommodates an auditorium, exhibition hall, conference hall & banquet rooms, an amphitheater and world cuisine restaurant. Epicenter is indeed the epicenter for all kinds of art lovers and a haven one mustn’t miss.
- Where: Ground Floor, Apparel House, Sector -44, Gurgaon.
- Indian Habitat Centre
Amidst the ever-happening city of Delhi, Indian Habitat Centre is a paradox for its city. An architectural epiphany, which has it all that is an open-air complex, art galleria, resource center, and a range of eateries to pick for the perfect meal. For theatre lovers, IHC is a city in the city itself and one simply cannot miss this package.
- Where: Lodhi Road, Near Airforce Bal Bharati School, New Delhi.
- Shri Ram Centre
Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts a full time theater company platforms some of the most visually pleasing acts acted and directed by some very famous theatre personalities including Piyush Mishra, Tom Alter, Niloy Roy, Suresh Sharma etc. SRCPA is the place for theatre loves as along with watching the budding talents in theatrics you can also enroll yourselves for the various courses available!
- Where: 4, Safdar Hashmi Marg, Mandi House, New Delhi
- Kamani Auditorium
A place where the legends have performed is what aptly describes Kamani Auditorium. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious auditoriums in the city and has showcased zillions of acts, both national and international. A tastefully designed hall with lush green lawns, snack counter and a seating capacity of over 600 people, Kamani has it all. Any theatre lover can be assured that if it’s a play in Kamani it’s got to be a catch.
- Where: 1, Copernicus Marg, New Delhi
- Lok Kala Manch
Al the name suggests Lok Kala Manch is a platform for individuals to demonstrate visual and performing arts. This theatre has showcased almost all acts in association with the Ministry of Culture of India. Also for those seeking recognition, a letter from Lok Kala Manch is equivalent to Olympic win. For those theatre fans that seek authentic Indian performance this place is a must.
- Where: 20, Lodhi Institutional Area, Lodi Road, New Delhi.
- Akshara Theatre
Founded by an artist himself, Akshara Theatre is an eminent cultural institution. Akshara has won many accolades both nationally and internally and is renowned for its depiction of the Ramayana. A wonderful theatre, which also promotes other artists as well, it’s a duty of theatre lover to visit Akshara theatre.
- Where: 11-B. Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Next to RML Hospital Exit no. 5, New Delhi.
