Natadha is a Bengali theatre group based in Howrah, West Bengal, India. The group was founded on 22 December 1974, with Shib Mukhopadhyay serving as its artistic director.
History
Natadha began its journey in 1974 in Howrah, West Bengal. The first drama staged by the group was Aishwarik, written and directed by Shib Mukhopadhyay. The group organizes a school theatre festival annually.
Activities and Focus
Natadha has concentrated primarily on regional theatre culture in the Howrah district of West Bengal since its inception. Along with regular performances of plays ranging from classics to modern dramas, the group conducts training programs, workshops, seminars, orientation camps, and festivals to generate awareness and promote theatre.
Notable Productions
The group's repertoire includes a wide range of productions, including:
- Aishwarik
- Dakghar (by Rabindranath Tagore)
- Caesar o Cleopatra
- Julious Caesar Ebong
- Mahabharat and Mahabharat 2
- Eka Tughlaq
- Raktakarabi
- Shakuntala
- Palashi
- Karna Ekhon
- Ebang Socrates
- Jalianwala
Recognition
Natadha has been referenced in multiple articles in The Telegraph (Calcutta) and is recognized as a significant contributor to Bengali regional theatre. The group is described as one that believes not only in "play-acting" but in "play-living."
