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15Published reviews
4.6Average audience score
10Venues covered
Yahapuri (याहापुरी)Masterpiece
★ 4.9
🏛️ Mandala Theatre NepalAug 24, 2026

Yahapuri (याहापुरी)

“A Masterful Synthesis of Mythic Storytelling & Raw Stage Performance”

Mandala Theatre's latest production Yahapuri delivers a mesmerizing exploration of power, existential dilemma, and Nepali folklore, anchored by stellar ensemble acting and striking scenography.

🎭 5🎬 4.9🎨 4.8📜 4.9
Sirumarani (सिरुमारानी)Poignant Drama
★ 4.8
🏛️ Kausi Theatre TekuAug 10, 2026

Sirumarani (सिरुमारानी)

“Poetic Exploration of Feminine Agency and Indigenous Heritage”

Staged in Kausi Theatre's intimate intimate space, Sirumarani brings indigenous folklore to life through breathtaking choreography and live folk instrumentation.

🎭 4.9🎬 4.8🎨 4.7📜 4.8
Degree Kaila (डिग्री माइला)Must Watch
★ 4.7
🏛️ Shilpee Theatre KathmanduAug 18, 2026

Degree Kaila (डिग्री माइला)

“Bittersweet Comedy that Hits Close to Home for Educated Nepali Youth”

A hilarious yet deeply poignant satire detailing the struggles, pride, and disillusionment of youth navigating unemployment in contemporary Nepal.

🎭 4.8🎬 4.7🎨 4.5📜 4.8
Hamlet (हाम्लेट - नेपाली रुपान्तरण)Highly Recommended
★ 4.6
🏛️ Theatre Village NepalJul 29, 2026

Hamlet (हाम्लेट - नेपाली रुपान्तरण)

“Shakespearean Tragedy Reimagined in a Himalayan Context”

This adaptation transforms Elsinore Castle into a feudally tense Himalayan court, preserving Shakespeare's poetic depth while connecting with local sensibilities.

🎭 4.7🎬 4.6🎨 4.6📜 4.7
Katha Kasturi (कथा कस्तुरी)Audience Favorite
★ 4.5
🏛️ Pokhara TheatreJul 15, 2026

Katha Kasturi (कथा कस्तुरी)

“Warm, Nostalgic & Emotionally Resonant Tale of Mountain Life”

Pokhara Theatre delivers a heartwarming story of memory, family bonds, and the changing landscape of Nepal's hill villages.

🎭 4.6🎬 4.5🎨 4.6📜 4.4
Degree Maila (डिग्री माइला)Highly Recommended
★ 4.5
🏛️ Mandala Theatre (मण्डला थिएटर)Mar 1, 2013

Degree Maila (डिग्री माइला)

“Critique: Degree Maila (डिग्री माइला)”

<p style="text-align: justify;">डिग्री माइला कलाकारहरुको संस्मरण अनि कल्पनाबाट जन्मिएको नाटक हो । नाटकको मूल कथा छैन तर कथा नभएको नाटकमा थुप्रै चरित्रहरु छन् अन...

🎭 4.6🎬 4.5🎨 4.3📜 4.5
Court Martial (कोर्ट मार्शल)Highly Recommended
★ 4.5
🏛️ Theatre Village (थिएटर भिलेज)Nov 22, 2013

Court Martial (कोर्ट मार्शल)

“Critique: Court Martial (कोर्ट मार्शल)”

<p style="text-align: justify;">Court Martial is a gripping, engrossing and powerful play written by Swadesh Deepak. It is the story of a recruit Ram Bahadur wh...

🎭 4.6🎬 4.5🎨 4.3📜 4.5
Ekalabyako Antim Tape (एकलव्यको अन्तिम टेप)Highly Recommended
★ 4.5
🏛️ Theatre Mall (थिएटर मल)Aug 5, 2016

Ekalabyako Antim Tape (एकलव्यको अन्तिम टेप)

“Critique: Ekalabyako Antim Tape (एकलव्यको अन्तिम टेप)”

<p><span>We have adapted Krapp’s Last Tape according to Nepali circumstance. An old man and his regular works on his every birthday is same; recording disk In h...

🎭 4.6🎬 4.5🎨 4.3📜 4.5
Twelve Angry Man (१२ दुर्वासा)Highly Recommended
★ 4.5
🏛️ Mandala Theatre (मण्डला थिएटर)Jan 24, 2017

Twelve Angry Man (१२ दुर्वासा)

“Critique: Twelve Angry Man (१२ दुर्वासा)”

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span>क्षणिक भावुकताले निर्णय गर्नु घातक बन्न सक्छ । अझ मनबाट आग्रह पुर्वाग्रहलाई टाढा राखेर कुनै पनि निष्कर्षमा पुग्न एकदमै जटि...

🎭 4.6🎬 4.5🎨 4.3📜 4.5
Teen Ekanta (तीन एकान्त)Highly Recommended
★ 4.5
🏛️ Theatre Village (थिएटर भिलेज)Aug 7, 2015

Teen Ekanta (तीन एकान्त)

“Critique: Teen Ekanta (तीन एकान्त)”

<p><span>तीन एकान्त, तीन जना मानिसका एकान्तिक अनुभूतिसंग सम्बन्धित कथाको कोलाज पर्फर्मेन्स हो । जसमा भारतीय नयाँ कथाका सुत्रधार निर्मल वर्माको तीन कथा धुपका एक ...

🎭 4.6🎬 4.5🎨 4.3📜 4.5
Coma (कोमा)Highly Recommended
★ 4.5
🏛️ Shilpee Theatre (गोठाले नाटकघर)Jan 21, 2015

Coma (कोमा)

“Critique: Coma (कोमा)”

<p><span>COMA – A Political Sex revolves around a writer who is in coma. He went into the state of coma after the new constitution was not drafted on time. The ...

🎭 4.6🎬 4.5🎨 4.3📜 4.5
Bhoko Ghar (भोको घर)Highly Recommended
★ 4.5
🏛️ Theatre Mall (थिएटर मल)Dec 16, 2016

Bhoko Ghar (भोको घर)

“Critique: Bhoko Ghar (भोको घर)”

<p><span>कुशल तथा सुप्रशिद्ध नाटककार गोविन्दबहादुर मल्ल गोठालेले तीसको दशकमा लेख्नुभएको एकाङ्की नाटक ‘भोको घर’ अहिले पनि उत्तिकै सान्दर्भिक छ । समयान्तरसँगै मान...

🎭 4.6🎬 4.5🎨 4.3📜 4.5
Jimda Sapana (जिम्दा सपना)Highly Recommended
★ 4.5
🏛️ Sarwanam Theatre (सर्वनाम थिएटर)Mar 13, 2015

Jimda Sapana (जिम्दा सपना)

“Critique: Jimda Sapana (जिम्दा सपना)”

<p><span>नाटक जिम्दा सपना एउटा सामान्य गाउँको, सामान्य कथा हो । जिम्दा सपना अर्थात् जिउँदा सपना पश्चिम नेपालमा बोलिने लवजका आधारमा यसको नामाकरण गरेका हौँ । नेपा...

🎭 4.6🎬 4.5🎨 4.3📜 4.5
Jumping Frog (जम्पिङ फ्रग)Highly Recommended
★ 4.5
🏛️ Mandala Theatre (मण्डला थिएटर)Aug 22, 2014

Jumping Frog (जम्पिङ फ्रग)

“Critique: Jumping Frog (जम्पिङ फ्रग)”

<p><span>जम्पिङ फ्रग नाटक एउटा भ्यागुतोको प्रेमकथा हो । बकुल्लाको डरले आफ्नो टोलबाट भागेको भ्यागुताको भेट एउटी भ्यागुतीसँग हुन्छ । भ्यागुतीले उसलाई बचाउँछे । वि...

🎭 4.6🎬 4.5🎨 4.3📜 4.5
Sunkeshari (सुनकेशरी)Highly Recommended
★ 4.5
🏛️ Mandala Theatre (मण्डला थिएटर)Dec 17, 2012

Sunkeshari (सुनकेशरी)

“Critique: Sunkeshari (सुनकेशरी)”

<p style="text-align: justify;">Sunkeshari is a play based upon an often-said folk story in Karnali, the far western region of Nepal. The play has been woven ou...

🎭 4.6🎬 4.5🎨 4.3📜 4.5
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