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DRIFT Reads: Session XII (Murakami Special)

Korean Cafe Ri McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176219, India

Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre presents - d.r.i.f.t. Reads: Session XII "I sometimes think that people's hearts are like deep wells. Nobody knows what's at the bottom. All you can do is imagine by what comes floating to the surface every once in a while. Its only confusing if you believe it has […]

DRIFT Reads: Session XIII (Today’s Special)

Cafe Spaced Out Rakkar Fatehpur Rd, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176057, India

e Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre presents d.r.i.f.t. Reads: Session XIII "First we eat, then we do everything else", thus said the wise woman M.F.K. Fisher, founder of the Napa Valley Wine Library. In the simplest of words, what else to do if not eat with pleasure and wine and a sweet treat. […]

DRIFT Reads: Session XIV (Writings on Exile)

Jimmy's Italian Kitchen McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh 176219, India

Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre presents d.r.i.f.t. Reads: Session XIV As wars and conflicts rage across the planet, millions of people are displaced from their homes. In texts from around the world and right here in Dharamshala, we encounter resilience, nostalgia, guilt and anguish, the many faces of Exile. We're reading "Writings on […]

Stories of the World by ANANT DAYAL (A Storytelling Workshop)

The green House , India

Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre presents "Stories of the World by Anant Dayal" - An Oral Storytelling Workshop Stories heal. Stories make us dream of better worlds. Stories set us free. Come learn how to tell stories at our introductory workshop to Storytelling by the multi talented Performer/ Musician Anant Dayal. Develop the […]

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 […]