Chalo Theatre
Haryana’s national theatre festival connecting artists and audiences.
Chalo Theatre – National Theatre Festival
A powerful stage for theatre across the nation — rooted in the soil of Haryana
Chalo Theatre is the largest and most recognized annual national theatre festival of Haryana, curated and hosted by Ras Kala Manch, Safidon. Since its inception in 2010, this festival has brought together the finest theatre productions, meaningful performances, and renowned personalities from across India.
Each year, seven powerful productions are selected after a careful screening process, while some acclaimed productions are invited on an honorary basis. The event has hosted legendary artists like Tom Alter, Seema Biswas, Rakesh Bedi, Sudhir Pandey, Manav Kaul, Kumud Mishra, Dadi Padumjee, and many others who have enriched the festival with their presence.
Chalo Theatre is not just a festival — it is a movement that brings theatre to the forefront of cultural conversation in Haryana and beyond.
Each year, seven powerful productions are selected after a careful screening process, while some acclaimed productions are invited on an honorary basis. The event has hosted legendary artists like Tom Alter, Seema Biswas, Rakesh Bedi, Sudhir Pandey, Manav Kaul, Kumud Mishra, Dadi Padumjee, and many others who have enriched the festival with their presence.
Chalo Theatre is not just a festival — it is a movement that brings theatre to the forefront of cultural conversation in Haryana and beyond.
What Makes Our Work Matter
Where performance meets purpose
A National Festival, Rooted in Haryana
Since 2010, Chalo Theatre has become the cultural identity of Haryana — where local passion meets national artistry.
Presence of Renowned Personalities
Bollywood legends, national theatre directors, and puppetry maestros have graced the stage.
Seven Curated Productions Every Year
Theatre groups from across India submit their work, out of which seven are chosen and featured in the main showcase.
An Honour-
Based Cultural Exchange
Based Cultural Exchange
We invite well-known productions and provides a respectful platform — focused on cultural depth.
