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  • Chumthang Makhong :: Play Synopsis by Artistes of Khenjonglang
    ' Festival of Art & Culture Expressions at Maharaja Chandrakirti Auditorium, Imphal on 16 April 2025 ... '
  • Narendra Ningomba conferred 'Iboyaima Award' for 2025
    ' Conferred by Manipur State Shumang Leela Council ... '
  • Tamnalai (Haunting Spirit) :: Play Synopsis by Kalakshetra Manipur
    ' World Theater Day on 27th March 2025 at Maharaj Chandrikriti Auditorium, Imphal ... '
  • Theatre criticism: Where the critics are struggling to analyse contemporary theatre
    Budha Chingtham-' The state (Manipur) is home to world class theatre actors & directors ..... '
  • "Imagi Sorat" :: Shumang Leela Synopsis by Ibudhou Marjing Performing Arts Centre
    ' at 11th Festival of Folk Narrative Arts and Kangla Theatre Marathon, 08 Feb, 2025 ... '
  • Epom Amadei Ithak - A theatrical revisit
    Rajmani Ayekpam-' 25th January, 2025 in auditorium of Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy (JNMDA), Imphal ..... '
  • "Aronba Wari" :: Shumang Leela Synopsis by Sangai Artistes Association
    ' at 21st Ningtham Kumhei (Shumang Leela Festival) from 6th - 23rd January 2025 ... '
  • Advocating a paradigm shift in the artistic portrayal of drug use
    Haobam Nanao-' focus on preventive & treatment measures in the best possible manner ..... '
  • Bonsai - A play with another aspect
    AR Luwang-' Khangjeng Repertory Theatre's director, Prasanta Moirangthem & playwright Rajmani Ayekpam ..... '
  • Mithingai Amagi Meeshi :: A synopsis of the Play by Aryan Theatre
    ' is a Manipuri language translation & adaptation of Dario Fo's Accidental Death of an Anarchist..... '
  • The changing idioms of Manipuri theatre
    Budha Chingtham- 'The major trends of theatre are reinterpretation of older texts, translation & adaptation .... '
  • Pi- Thadoi :: A synopsis of the Play by Kalakshetra Manipur
    ' This is a short-length play. Motivated by desire to save the forest .... '
  • Bhavamochani - Image of Devi on Manipuri dance form
    Rajmani Ayekpam- ' presented by Progressive Artiste Laboratory (PAL), Lamboi Khongangkhong on 12th June, 2022 .... '
  • 'Meigi Ching' echoes Manipuri women's bravery against British
    Oinam Mission- ' at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound on Novemmber 27 2021.....'
  • Pendraba Khunnaigi Meiri tells Manipur women's bravery
    Oinam Mission- ' at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen, Palace Compound on Novemmber 26 2021.....'
  • Keidoubagi Kidoino : Shumang Leela's reflection on COVID-19
    Rajmani Ayekpam- ' produced by Department of Information & Public Relations (DIPR), Government of Manipur .....'
  • Lockdown to Sumang Leela
    Sagolsem Surmala - ' Mami Taibang movies app is the perfect evidence for such efforts .....'
  • 24 hours Global Marathon of Theater Artists Fighting COVID-19
    on 20th - 21st July, 2021 ....'
  • Keidoubagi Kidoino : COVID Pandemic based Shumang Leela rehearsal
    at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen on July 01, 2021 ....'
  • Remembering Elangbam Joychandra
    Falguni Rajkumar- ' Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for his contribution to Manipuri Drama .....'
  • Four great plays of the tragic playwright (Budha Chingtham) :: Part 4
    Dr Salam Shantibala Devi- 4 part series on the great playwrights in Modern Manipuri dramatic literature
  • Four great plays of the tragic playwright (Budha Chingtham) :: Part 3
    Dr Salam Shantibala Devi- 4 part series on the great playwrights in Modern Manipuri dramatic literature
  • Four great plays of the tragic playwright (Budha Chingtham) :: Part 2
    Dr Salam Shantibala Devi- 4 part series on the great playwrights in Modern Manipuri dramatic literature
  • Four great plays of the tragic playwright (Budha Chingtham) :: Part 1
    Dr Salam Shantibala Devi- 4 part series on the great playwrights in Modern Manipuri dramatic literature
  • Khongu Nang Gi Baasi : A synopsis of the play
    at 48th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2020 ....'
  • BRT's Jallianwala Bagh: Manglen Onkhraba Lamjao enthrals Hyderabad audience
    directed by Ksh Phajaton Chanu ; stage adaptation of K. Padmakumar's Jallianwala Bagh ....'
  • Gandhari (Dance Drama) : A synopsis of the play
    Play by O. Jiten Singh ; at Jawaharlal Nehu Manipur Dance Academy, Imphal on 12th July 2019 ....'
  • Kangjam Padmakumar's Khomlen Manglanda : A synopsis of the play
    Play from Liberty Theatre, Kakching at Padamkumargi Shahityagi Kumhei on 26 March 2019 ....'
  • No Budget :: Performed at India International Mime Festival
    From Kanglei Mime Theatre Repertory at Kolkata ....'
  • Nipalsuba Mapok :: A synopsis of the Shumang Leela by Iramdam Manipur Artist Association
    From Iramdam Manipur Artist Association - Director: Geetchandra Chongtham ....'
  • An enthralling performance : The Sacred Witch
    Diana - 'Dr. Shantibala's play performed on Feb 24 2019 at NT Theatre, Imphal '
  • Comedian Huirem Manglem passed away
    ' Passed away on October 29 2018 '
  • Phumdigi Tantha : (Dance Drama) Synopsis by Director W. Lokendrajit Singh
    ' at Chorus Repertory Theatre, Imphal on 20th April, 2018 '
  • Aribam Devabrata's Mime Production "Kangla Gate" mesmerise audiences
    IT News - ' April 8 2018 at the proscenium of Manipur Dramatic Union (MDU)'
  • My experience of choreography of Radhakumar's Atoppa Sansar Amada :: Part 2
    Budha Chingtham - 2 part series on Radhakumar's Atoppa Sansar Amada
  • My experience of choreography of Radhakumar's Atoppa Sansar Amada :: Part 1
    Budha Chingtham - 2 part series on Radhakumar's Atoppa Sansar Amada
  • K Radhakumar's "Atopa Shangsar Amada" released :: December 3 2017
    DIPR - ' at Chandrakriti Auditorium Hall, Palace Compound....'
  • "Bhagirathi Ganga" highlights importance of sincerity & honesty
    IT News - 'presented on July 4 2017 by Lianda Folk and Classical Dance Academy, Imphal ....'
  • Nachom Arts Foundation: Encouraging Artists to experience different dimensions of Art
    Bidyarani Thingujam - 'NAF 9/9 Residency, course on contemporary dance April 9th - 12th May, 2017 ....'
  • It's A Myth :: A synopsis of the play by Victor Thoudam
    From Akhoka - Writer: Bidyarani Thingujam ....'
  • Manipur Govinda :: A synopsis of the play by Sinam Krishnamohon
    From Rupmahal Theatre Secretary - Writer: Sinam Krishnamohon Singh ....'
  • Emerging insurgency in Manipur as reflected in Athokpam Tomchou's Chagi Khuji
    Aheibam Koireng - popular play in early seventies of late twentieth century, based on hill-valley emotional unity ....'
  • Wareppa Naba : Padmashri Award winner 2017 :: Profile
    Daniel Chabungbam profile on the award winning THeater personality
  • Gita-Govinda (Nritya Natya) :: A synopsis - Direction : N. Tiken Singh
    Nritya Natya by Progressive Artiste Laboratory- effort to high light its deep impact to Manipuri culture
  • Kabuliwallah (Ballet) :: A synopsis - Direction : Th. Chourjeet Singh
    ballet by Manipuri Jagoi Marup- adaptation from Rabindranath Tagore's story Kabuliwallah (1892)
  • Keibul Lamjao :: A synopsis - Direction : Th. Chaotombi Singh
    A Dance drama - 'an ATTEMPT to represent the APPEAL of the WILD-LIFE to the Thinking Generation.'
  • From the pages of Manipuri drama Elangbam Joychandra
    Dr BC Rajkumar - ' Khanguthakki Chekla, Punsi Pamel, Sagaigi Mou, Sarat Chandni, BA Lamja ... '
  • Kanhailal - A sui generis
    Free Thinker- ' Kanhailal belonged to a modest family but it didnt hinder him to pursue his passion'
  • Heisnam Kanhailal: Exit of a theatre icon
    Budha Chingtham- ' Kanhailal's invaluable contribution to Manipuri theatre is the creation of different forms'
  • Just a day with Heisnam Kanhailal
    Jyaneswar Laishram- ' on Heisnam Kanhailal's play Draupadi'
  • CCC's Uchek Langmeidong - a taste of children theatre
    Rajmani Ayekpam- 'Children Cultural Centre (CCC), Keishamthong Hodam Leirak organized 1 Month Children Workshop '
  • Into a Lifeless Stone : Review of 'The Hungry Stones'
    Ningombam Rojibala -'Manipuri play directed by Heisnam Tomba, performed at New Delhi'
  • Black Orchid : A play by Star Kamei
    Bidyarani Thingujam -'presented at Manipur Dramatic Union Hall on 19th December 2015'
  • Cultural transposition of mythical surrender into Kabui-Rongmei dialect
    Chingtham Diana Devi reviews 'Mythical Surrender' - A play by Star Kamei
  • Shri Tomba and Kei : A Play :: Synopsis and Director's Note
    A Play from Manipuri Ensemble, Imphal
  • Huidrom Priyogupta Singh :: Theatre Artist, Director, Play Writer
    Daniel Chabungbam profile the Theatre Artist, Director, Play Writer
  • JNMDA's latest production Ahangkar Vinash
    Rajmani Aykepam - 'JNMDA's new production Ahangkar Vinash deserved to be watched by any art enthusiast.. '
  • Madhabi : A Feminist Look at the Indian Mythology
    Rajmani Aykepam - 'Bishma Shahani and Ranabir Khoisnam approached this play purely from feminist point of view'
  • Nongmei Maru (The Bullet) : A Non-verbal/Mime Play
    A Play from Kanglei Mime Theatre Repertory, Imphal
  • JNMDA's Nongdol Leima - A modern version of Rasa Dance
    Rajmani Aykepam -'Nongdol Leima is one of the finest dance dramas in the art history of Manipur'
  • Hyena-na Nokpa (Laugh Uncontrollably)
    A Play from Manipuri Theatre Academy (MATA) , Wangoi Bazar
  • Macbeth: a performance that transcended time
    Rashi Bunny reviews Macbeth, designed & directed by Ratan Thiyam, latest spectacle from the Chorus Repertory, Imphal'
  • Cry Of An Artiste
    Soibamcha Indrakumar -'Khundongbam Brojendro theatre Fest was belittled in terms of arrangement and Govt participation'
  • 'The Retreating World' : Synopsis and Little Jasmine Theatre Group
    A Play from Little Jasmine Theatre Group
  • 'Ringchammei Thang Theichammei' (Hingminnabei Mahut Shimminnaba) : Synopsis and Star Kamei
    A Play from Longdamei Arts and Culture Akademy
  • 'Monho' (The Price of the Bride) : Synopsis, Director's Note and Zingko Repertoire, Ukhrul
    A Play from Zingko Repertoire, Ukhrul
  • 'Angaobise Eigidi Emani' : Synopsis, Director's Note and Paradise Theatre
    A Play from Paradise Theatre
  • 'Naimu Ama' : Synopsis, Director's Note and Manipur Dramatic Union
    A Play from Manipur Dramatic Union
  • 'Eshing Eshing' (Water Water) : Synopsis, Director's Note and Casts & Credits
    A play directed by Sarungbam Biren ; Manipur Theatre Academy, Wangoi's production
  • 'Kindling': a lasting memory of a multicultural performance
    B.C. Khuman- ''Kindling' had a strong message, capable of giving us a deep impact'
  • An Evening at Kalashetra Manipur (A taste of South Indian Curry)
    Rajmani Ayekpam- 'theatrical programme at Kalakshetra Manipur at Langol Laimani, Lamphel on April 13 2013'
  • Manipuri theatre : A true calling
    Usham Rojio - 'About a Taiwan based Manipuri Director and actor, Chongtham Jayanta, also an NSD alumnus'
  • A review of Eigi Khongthank Lepkhiroi : Why are you so emotional?
    Leichil Chanu reviews the play shown at 15th theatre utsav ( National School of Drama, New Delhi)
  • Sakuntala JNMDA's latest artistic venture into Manipuri dance
    Rajmani Ayekpam -'Sakuntalais one of the outstanding productions among the latest dance drama produced '
  • Toeing The Threshold : Thoughts on Kalakshetra Manipur
    Mari Howells -'It is this very essence of connectedness that is the core and fabric of their theatre'
  • In Search Of A New Language Of Theatre: Delhi Ibsen Festival
    Delhi Ibsen Festival 2012 December 1 to 7, 2012 :: - Usham Rojio
  • Shankuntala - brief synopsis of the dance-drama from W Lokendrajit
    Performed at Jawaharlal Nehru Manipur Dance Academy auditorium on November 07 2012
  • Arambam Somorendra's Shakkhangkhidraba Lanmee - A Play by Banian Repertory Theatre Production
    Performed at JN Dance Academy, Imphal as part of Arambam Somorendra Memorial Day on June 10 2012
  • Abhisar - A Play by Purbaranga, Guwahati
    As featured in the "Festival of Plays" of the North East on March 21 2012
  • Sanyasi - A Play by Manipuri Ensemble
    As featured in the "Festival of Plays" of the North East on March 24 2012
  • Bisarjan - A Play by Manipur Dramatic Union
    As featured in the "Festival of Plays" of the North East on March 22 2012
  • India Tour By Cycle to promote Theatre : Cycle Natak
    Akram Feroze on his India Tour By Cycle to promote Theatre
  • KAO - A Glimpse of Manipuri Opera
    Rajmani Ayekpam reviews Laihui's new production Kao - the sacred bull
  • Mang amasung Taibang - A Soloist's Journey into Women's World
    Rajmani Ayekpam on Mayengbam Reena's solo performance of Mang amasung Taibang
  • North East Theatre Festival at Imphal, 2011
    Budha Chingtham gives a detailed reviews of all the plays featured in this festival
  • Ashalata-gi Hakchang : Give Peace A Chance
    Meghachandra Kongbam reviews the play The Body of Ashalata
  • A word of praise on AMADA's piece 'Opium War'
    S Neken Singh reviews on the Shumang Lila 'Opium War'
  • Remembering M. Biramangol
    Soibam Haripriya and Mayanglambam Lokendrajit on M. Biramangol's theatrical historical legacy.
  • Asang Eina Aton
    A bilingual play in Tangkhul and Manipuri
  • Looking for Workshops in Social/Political Theatre - Nandita Dinesh
    Devakishor Soraisam sends this info on Nandita Dinesh's quest
  • Ranabir Mangang's journey to Theatre of Simplicity
    Rajmani Ayekpam at the discussion on Theatre at Wangoi
  • Silence! - The play is in progress
    RK Bidur reviews "Ashibagee Eeshei"
  • Delhi's Akshara Theatre To Present North East Artists
    North East Artists
  • Dr Sadananda's Mime Plays
    Meghachandra Kongbam on the emerging Mime Plays from Manipur
  • An experience with Royal Theatrical Club's "Nungshithel"
    Rinku Khumukcham reviews Arambam Somorendra's Play Nungshithel
  • Ratan Thiyam's "When We Dead Awaken"
    Meghachandra Kongbam on this play to be held at Ibsen Festival 2008
  • Beyond Illusion: Stalemate between Screwy bullets
    Rinku Khumukcham reviews Heisnam Tomba's "Kangkhathang"
  • Narrating Lahore Trip
    Rojio Usham narrates his Pak-India Inter-Varsity Drama Festival 2008
  • Ranabir Mangang's new form of theatre
    Oinam Anand reports on the 'Theatre of Simplicity'
  • Ratan Thiyam's Wahoudok enthrals audience at New Delhi
    Manipur Info Centre provides a review of Ratan Thiyam's Wahoudok
  • Drama and poetry at Kaina
    An overview of Ougree Theatre Repertory by Oinam Anand
  • Ratan Thiyam's Visit To Pune
    Koijam Ravi gives a personal experiences of Ratan Thiyam's visit
  • Chorus Repertory Theatre to treat Pune audience
    Press Handout from Manipur Info Centre
  • Revolution - Counter-revolution
    MRFD reviews a play from Delhi School of Social Work, New Delhi.
  • Wainu Pareng
    Chongtham Manihar reviews Dance Drama - Wainu Pareng
  • Nong In
    Atom Samarendra profiles the latest Ballet from FACE
  • Chorus Repertory Theatre Returns To The U.S.
    Review of Ratan Thiyam's Nine Hills One Valley :: As reviewed by Asia Society, NY
  • Chinglon Mapan Tampak Ama to enthral US
    Ratan Thiyam's Chinglon Mapan Tampak Ama (Nine Hills One Valley).
  • Ratan Thiyam "The Shrine"
    'The Shrine' -Ratan Thiyam's new Auditorium
  • World Trade Center
    A video of the famed Sumang lila
  • Chorus Repertory Theatre
    A review of Ratan Thiyam's play


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