Circle Theatre

NGO Details :

Name : Circle Theatre

Chief Functionary : Bapi Bose

Chairman : Abhijit Bose

Secretary : Rudradeep Chakrabarty

Treasurer : Abhijit Chakraborty

Promoter Name 1 : Badal Ray

Promoter Name 2 : Kakuli Bose

Contact Details :

Telephone : 011-23512321

Mobile No : 09711341192

E-mail : bapibose011@rediffmail.com

Address : Circle Theatre, Circle Theatre, 54B, MIG, SFS Flats, DDA, Motia Khan, Paharganj, New Delhi – 110055 [codepeople-post-map]

City : Delhi

State : Delhi

Sector/ Key Issues :

Key Issues : Art & Culture

Operational Area-States :

Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarkhand, West Bengal

Details of Achievements :

Circle Theatre Major Activities/Achievements : “Theatre is a continuous process”. Formed in 2002, Circle Theatre is meant for theatre of strength, courage and substance. Having the honour of venue opening and premired in ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’ (the International Theatre Festival of NSD), the USP of the organization is the volume of research oriented work of diverse subject incorporates in its productions which lead to an unique record for this organization within brief span of time in the country that, at a row all of its productions stand at par excellence in terms of its ‘artistic quality’, ‘expression’ and ‘message’ of these diverse subjects of plays produced by the organization which concerns the greater public interest (see the production list below), which result many times as ‘Best Production’ of the year of Sahitya Kala Parishad, Govt of NCT Delhi, participated in NSD’S International Theatre Festival – ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’ and its Satellite Theatre Festival’ including other festival of national importance etc. and finally comes to this that in the year of 2009-2010, Circle Theatre, New Delhi is given a Salary Grant (of 10+1) by the Dept. of Culture, Govt. of India. Apart from the main course of activities the circle theatre organizes symposiums and workshops for its actors by inviting resource person from out side for various facets of theatre from time to time which is related to the productions or the individual growth of actors vis-a- vis a systematic practice and training which the organization runs on its own. Circle Theatre offers workshops for others on various subjects of theatre and being invited especially its Artistic Director Mr. Bapi Bose by the various organizations across the country. The organization attends and participates in various theatre festivals, with the objective of using theatre as an instrument for reaching out to people and creating social awareness while simultaneously educating, entertaining and inspiring the masses. Circle Theatre initiates to promote ‘Young Director’ for new idea of production. The organization provides the ‘Technical Support’ with their excellent technical team to other organizations whenever it is needed. Circle Theatre is a collaborator and an architect of reviving the city’s Bengali theatre culture by involving Sangeet Natak Akademy, New Delhi with New Delhi Kali Bari, Mandir Marg for organizing the National Theatre Festival of Short Plays – All India Bengali Short Drama Competition in 2008 onwards which is become a ‘National Event’, a regular cultural feature of city’s cultural life in the month of February after ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’ of NSD. For this ‘National event’ apart from organizing the festival, Circle Theatre has its sharing of responsibilities, introduced the ‘Best Production Award’ and ‘People Choice Award’ along with the ‘Exhibition on Theatre’, ‘Book Shop’ for Theatre periodicals and Theatre Books, ‘Ambience Design’ of the Festival and a ‘Gala Show’ for Prize Distribution ceremony. The organization does humanitarian work for theatre artistes and others in distress. It brings together actors, writers, set-designers, technicians, singers, puppeteers, graphic, designers, video artistes, film producers, cartoonists and musicians, all of whom comprise its core creative team. In spite of its penetrating appeal to the audience, it has always been difficult to run a professional theatre group like ours. However, with our limited resources we have managed to collect 2000 books on theatre, some of which are really rare. These will be useful for a resource centre on theatre with collection of Books, CDs, Photographs, Interviews etc., which we dream to build with assistance from govt. and other interested agency. THE PRODUCTIONS :- The organization is having a unique record of having five productions which have been judged as Best Productions by Sahitya Kala Parishad; Govt of NCT; Delhi or participated in various festivals including NSD’s International Theatre Festival, called Bharat Rang Mahotsav or International Satellite Theatre Festival of NSD. Socrates (2002) – It is based on Socrates, the great philosopher. It’s a contemporary assessment of Autocracy, Freedom of Thought, Freedom of Expression and again upholding the sanctity of Democracy, law & judiciary, communal harmony and national integration. It had the honour of having the premier as the Venue Opening production at 4th ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’, 2002 etc. Julius Caesar Ke Aakhri Saat Din (2003) & revival in 2008 – A play against Autocracy, War in comparison to the sanctity of Democracy, based on the Great dictator Julius Caesar. It questions about the defence of the country, the society, the culture, the religion, the democracy, the independence and the human rights. But upon establishing in the power the leaders forget the welfare of the people and the society – the human rights are killed first instead. Then what is the way out of such predicament for human society? In the last 2000 years all ‘Caesars’ are busy building their ‘personal property much than anything else. Participated in international theatre festival, 10th ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’, 2008 etc. Ekla Chalo Re (2004) – A play on partition, Gandhi’s assassination and following incidents. Now half a century after that eventful moment we are once again at the arc of a dramatic historical moment where the divisive forces are raising their heads all over again. Introspection of those events in this dramatic work acts as a reminder for those who cares fort the unity of the country and for those who do not care. It talks about the communal harmony and the national integration. Best Production by Sahitya Kala Parishad; Govt of NCT; Delhi, participated in international theatre festival, 7th ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’, 2005, participated in ‘Best Plays of the Year’, 2005 organized by Sahitya Kala Parishad; Govt of NCT; Delhi etc.. Pratham Parth (2006) – – Based on dexterous episode of Mahabharat and a subaltern introspection of Karn, the Great warrior. If Karn’s childhood would have been normal, well nurtured, the story of Mahabharat would have been different. The premise is it’s a case of lost childhood so take care of your little child don’t push them away. Best Production by Sahitya Kala Parishad; Govt of NCT; Delhi, participated in international theatre festival – 9th ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’, 2007 and its ‘Satellite Theatre Festival’ participated in Best Plays of the Year, 2007 organized by Sahitya Kala Parishad; Govt of NCT; Delhi etc. Parampurush (2008) – A contemporary introspection of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamsadev, the embodiment of the harmony of world religions and Swami Vivekananda. The play looks into the man who could transform the mutual hatred to mutual love with the philosophy of Shiv Gyan Me Jeev Seva. Nothing could resist him to preach that Lord Shiva is living in the souls of the every human being. Now despite of Ramakrishna’s unique message after ‘Mumbai blast’ the message of the play becomes so relevant to the Indian society especially and as well as the Global terrorism too. Best Production by Sahitya Kala Parishad; Govt of NCT; Delhi, honour of having the premier at ‘Mohan Rakesh Natya Samaroh’, organized by Sahitya Kala Parishad; Govt of NCT; Delhi, 2009, and honour of having the premier of Venue Opening production at 12th ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’, 2010 etc.

First Registration Details :

Unique Id of VO/NGO : DL/2010/0034507

Registered With : Registrar of Societies

Type of NGO : Society

Registration No : 45136

City of Registration : Delhi

State of Registration : Delhi

Date of Registration : 24-01-2003