Theatre Fest - 2026 National P. G. College, Lucknow

The Department of English at National P.G. College, Lucknow, through its Theatre Society, “Proscenium”, organized The Theatre Fest – 2026 on Friday, 16 October 2026. The annual event provides a platform for students to explore theatre as a form of artistic expression, collaborative learning and cultural engagement. It brings together literature, performance and creative interpretation in a celebration of the performing arts. The festival was graced by Prof. Seema Sarkar, Department of English, Navyug Kanya Mahavidyalaya, Lucknow, as the Chief Guest. A key highlight of the festival was the students’ presentation of the English play “The Inheritance” and the Hindi play “Andher Nagri, Chaupat Raja”. The programme also featured an invocation dance paying homage to Goddess Durga, followed by Garba, and a Kissa-goi presentation titled “Karna aur Kunti”. Together, these performances reflect the range of forms through which students engage with stories, traditions and dramatic expression. The event also recognized the enthusiasm and achievements of students who participated in the Literary Week competitions, with prizes and certificates being presented to the winners.