D.R.I.F.T dharamshala residential and international festival for theatre a year-long theatre adventure starting on 25-26 MARCH 2017 at the Bhagsu CLUBHOUSE, Mcleodganj, Dharamshala. PROGRAMME : 25th March 11-12 PM : PRODUCTION FOR THEATRE, discussion with Tapesh Sharma 12-1 PM : LIGHTING FOR THEATRE, discussion with Ashish Paliwal 2-4 PM : THEATRE MOVEMENT, workshop with Shena […]

D.R.I.F.T. is bringing to you it's new series called the D.R.I.F.T. Reads. If you like reading aloud or like listening to people read, this is just the thing for you. Come join us for our first session of readings with a warm cuppa coffee at your favourite cafe in town, Illiterati Cafe! We'll be reading […]

  D.R.I.F.T. Reads is back with its Session II Come listen to extracts from R.K.Narayan's Malgudi Days, Ismat Chugtai's Lihaaf, Orwell's Animal Farm, Dhondup Gyal's The Narrow Footpath, and The Wolf Woman (Native American short story). Order a hot glass of ginger lemon honey and enjoy the spectacular views of the Dhauladhars. What better to […]

Welcome again to DRIFT Reads: Session III (Monsoon Special) The rains have hit Dhasa and it's pouring out there, what better than to curl up with a hot chocolate and listen to a good read from writers all over and feel everything that monsoons can make you feel, but through words. Come join us at […]

The Actor’s Role: A four-day workshop to understand the basics of acting and the art of storytelling, facilitated by drift . Every actor is essentially subservient to the story he or she is portraying. Understanding the story, the text and its subtext is as important as developing the technical skills he or she must have […]

Welcome to d.r.i.f.t Reads: Session IV! This session's theme is readings of original work by Dharamshala residents, including poetry and prose by Avinash Pratap Bhuchung D.Sonam Cheryl Kumar Templeton Cynthia McGowan Kaysang Matthew Singh-Toor Pratham Jain Priyadarshini Ohol Topden Tsering Join us at Jimmy's Italian Kitchen for a delightful reading of original writings from our […]

Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre Presents D.R.I.F.T. Reads: Session V. Deep enchanted forests, otherworldly creatures, mystical realms & kingdoms; our theme this time around comes along with a sprinkle of magic and stardust; Fairy Tales. Join us at the stroke of sunset at the dreamy Chocolate Log for a magical evening ; a […]

Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre presents, d.r.i.f.t. Reads: Session VI. We invite you to our 6th event- Lost & Found: Stories of Home & Identity. Dharamshala exemplifies our shifting world- ancient and modern cultures, ever moving communities, questioning and trying to find a way forward. A huge topic and a short evening at […]

Dharamshala Residential & International Festival for Theatre presents d.r.i.f.t. Reads: Session VII Creation Myths Special. "Within infinite myths lie an eternal truth Who sees it all? Varuna has but a thousand eyes Indra a hundred You and I, only two." This weekend come listen to us read about the Myths of Creation. On the beginnings […]

d.r.i.f.t. presents PRIMAL SOUND with Anant Dayal Those of you who attended our Theatre Festival this March know of the infamous "chop it down chop it down" sound along with that Accordion he played, that has haunted us ever since his stellar performance- The Spirit of the Willow Tree, at the festival. This time Anant […]