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DRIFT Reads: Session XV (Original Writings)

Blossoms Village Resort Khanyara Road Sidhpur, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176057, India

  Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre presents d.r.i.f.t. Reads: Session XV . Dharamshala/Dhasa/D-town- A place that isn't just the epitome of enchanting beauty and vastness but also a place that has its arms wide open to a variety of people from all walks of life, from all over the world; all kinds of […]

DRIFT Reads: Session XVI (Queer Writings)

Illiterati Books & Coffee Jogiwara Rd, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176219, India

In a world where a major population is constantly struggling for their identity and sexuality and who they must love, India has recently made a breakthrough with the abolishment of the Section 377 which was formed to criminalise homosexual conduct and challenge sexual choices and identities. We are pleased to bring to you- in celebration […]

DRIFT Reads: KANGRA FOLK TALES(Performed Reading)

The Dhauladhar Hotel, Dharamsala Major District Road 45, Sudher, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176216, India

haramshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre & Trigarth Festival presents d.r.i.f.t. Reads: Kangra Folk Tales (Performed Reading) . For the first time after a really long time, we're bringing to you a set of Performed readings on the topic of our lovely District Kangra. Tales from our surrounding mountains, villages, etc. Tales of birds […]

DRIFT Reads: Session XVIII (Winter Tales)

Blossoms Village Resort Khanyara Road Sidhpur, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176057, India

Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre presents d.r.i.f.t. Reads: Session XVIII . We're back from our Festive break and breaking into the new year with 2019's first Reading Session! It's snowing and it won't stop! Everyone's holed up under their coziest blankets with hot chocolate, and if you're lucky, fireplaces too. The temperature has […]

DRIFT Festival 2019

The Clubhouse, Mcleodganj The Clubhouse, Mcleodganj, Dharamshala

"आओ आओ नाटक देखो" Theatre in the mountains is back! d.r.i.f.t is here again. d.r.i.f.t 2019 invites you to be a part of रंगमंच - or theatre - in Himachal! With the support of Dharamshala's varied communities, we bring you four days of stimulating performances and experiences. This year, artists are coming from all over […]

DRIFT READS: SESSION XIX (The Vagina Monologues)

Illiterati Books & Coffee Jogiwara Rd, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176219, India

Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre presents d.r.i.f.t Reads: Session XIX (The Vagina Monologues) . Its the 19th session of d.r.i.f.t reads! And we're really excited at performing extracts from the superb Vagina Monologues by Eve Ensler at the beautiful new Gallery and Co-working Space by Illiterati, "The.Other.Space" . Come join us to explore […]

Creative Writing Workshop with Ankita Anand

The Owl's Nest - Tapovan, Dharamshala Village Rasan, Sidhbari, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176057, India

D.R.I.F.T is organising a Creative Writing Workshop @ The Owl's Nest, Dharamsala. Dates: 24th-30th May 2019 Venue: The Owl's Nest (Tapovan, Dharamsala) #WritersRetreat #Drift2019

Stories in Songs

The green House , India

Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre presents, *STORIES IN SONG* Take a juicy story and break it down into little chunks. Toss in a handful of rhythm, season with a sprinkle of song, garnish with a dollop of wordplay, and voila...there's our recipe for this exciting Musical Storytelling workshop! (Best served with a side […]

Storytelling for Kids

Tunna's Book Cafe Mohali, Sokani da Kot, Khanyara Rd, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176057, India

Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre presents, *STORYTELLING FOR KIDS* Is your child musically inclined? does s(he) like stories? Then here's a workshop tailor made for them to explore and develop their skills! Led by the cast of *The Legend of Ila* (A musical theatre performance of a Story in Song) and consisting of […]

Legend Of ILA- A story in Song

Dolls4Tibet Studio Session Rd, near Kashmir House Hotel, Kotwali Bazaar Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India 176215, India

Dharamsala Residential & International Festival for Theatre brings to you, •THE LEGEND OF ILA: A Story in Song• LANGUAGE: English DURATION: Approx. 70 minutes DATE: Sunday, 22 Sept TIME: 6.30pm VENUE: Dolls4Tibet, Near Kashmir Cottage, Dharamshala. Age Limit: 12+ From the dusty pages of Hindu mythology comes the fascinating tale of Ila. At different points […]