Pokhara International Theatre Festival from March 22

By Our Correspondent,Pokhara, Mar. 21: Preparation for the Pokhara International Theatre Festival is underway in Pokhara.  

Pokhara Theatre, in collaboration with the third Nepal International Theatre Festival 2025 (NIT Fest), is set to host the Pokhara International Theatre Festival featuring six plays from five different countries. 

The festival will begin on March 22 and will continue until March 25.

 The festival will showcase plays from Nepal, China, Tunisia Norway and Japan.

 Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, festival director Parivartan said that the event aims to establish Pokhara as a cultural and tourism destination.

The opening play, ‘Muna Madan’ prepared by Pokhara Theatre, has been modified in a unique way to be portrayed as a ballad narrated by a Gandharva.

 Director Parivartan claimed that the festival will contribute to the advancement of Nepal’s theatre sector.

“There will be different types of plays, such as China’s Mini Opera and Japan’s Dance Drama,” he said. “This will provide insight into global theatre practices and reflect on our progress.”

The festival will also feature forum theatre, workshops, and special sessions with cultural figures, tourism entrepreneurs, journalists, and theatre enthusiasts.

On the first day, ‘Muna Madan’ will be performed in the afternoon, followed by the play ‘Embryonic’ by Indreni Theatre in the evening.

On the final day March 25, Japan’s play ‘Master Soko and Margarita’ will be performed at Pokhara Theatre.

 In the evening, a play titled ‘The Rose’, featuring both Nepali and Norwegian actors will be staged.

Throughout the festival, Padyaprem Theatre will provide musical accompaniment with traditional melodies, while exhibitions of books, handicrafts, and photography will also be displayed on the festival premises.

The festival’s total budget is estimated at Rs. 3 million, said the organiser.