India is a land of rich culture and heritage successfully passed on from generation to generation. The various art forms in the country play a significant role in passing on the culture, especially theatre. It is an impactful storytelling medium even in current times when digital screens have dominated our minds. Why? Theatre performances are more personal in nature as they are performed live. On march 27, i.e., the World Theatre Day, we bring to you its rich history, significance and ways you can commemorate the art of theatre

Theatre reflects on every person’s life in some way or the other. This is precisely why audiences are left feeling overwhelmed with a blend of emotions at the end of the show. William Shakespeare has rightly said, ‘All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances.’