From Kashmir protests to demonetisation, DU theatre fest to raise topical issues

Udghosh 2017, the theatre festival organised by Shivaji College of Delhi University, is back with its 7th edition. Demonetisation, rape, militancy and national integration are some of issues the students will be highlighting through street plays this year.

Powerful themes and energetic performances – is what best describes the street plays by students of the Delhi University (DU). Back with its 7th edition, Udghosh 2017, the theatre festival organised by Shivaji College of Delhi University, has received more than 40 entries so far. Udghosh will open from February 10 and will be held at Shivaji College premises.

Udghosh 2017, the theatre festival organised by Shivaji College of Delhi University, is back with its 7th edition.

“We have been organising the festival for the last six years and we receive tremendous response from not only Delhi University (DU) but from other universities as well. Out of forty entries, we have selected around 10 to 11 street plays. Based on different themes, the plays will highlight issues such as demonetisation, rape, eve-teasing and others,” says Shubham Awana, president of the theatre society, Vayam.

With thought-provoking themes, the participants are ready to set the stage on fire. “Our play highlights apathy. A team of twenty people, we will show how it grows in our society and becomes a part of us. For example, we don’t step ahead and help others but choose to talk about the accident. There is a dire need for empathy and we will try to bring about a change through this play,” says Nitya Cyriac, from Jesus and Mary College.