World Theatre Day 2023: Every year on March 27, people celebrate World Theatre Day to highlight the importance of theatre to both individuals and society. Initiated by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) in 1961, the day is now observed in more than 100 nations across the globe.

The ITI is a UNESCO-affiliated organisation that supports global cultural exchange and the growth of theatre arts. The organisation was established in 1948, and its goal is to use theatre to advance peace and develop global understanding.

The purpose of World Theatre Day is to emphasise the value of theatre in both the personal and societal growth of people. Theatre offers a venue for creativity, self-expression, and cross-cultural interaction, and it has the ability to inform, amuse, and inspire audiences.

The day offers a chance to honour the commitment and labour of theatre professionals, such as actors, directors, playwrights, designers, technicians, and other experts who are involved in the creation of theatrical productions.

Theatre festivals, plays, workshops, and seminars are just a few of the events that are planned to commemorate World Theatre Day. The reading of the World Theatre Day Message, which is written by a well-known theatre artist and shared with the international theatre community, also serves to commemorate the occasion.

Here are some World Theatre Day wishes and messages you can share with your fellow theatre enthusiasts:

<ol>
	<li>Let's celebrate the ability of theatre to entertain, educate, and inspire on this World Theatre Day. Happy World Theatre Day!</li>
	<li>I'd like to wish all theatre professionals and fans a very happy World Theatre Day. May your art inspire others and help you to create more.</li>
	<li>Today, we honour the power of theatre to unite people and change their lives. To all theatre enthusiasts out there, happy World Theatre Day!</li>
	<li>On this World Theatre Day, let's honour the inventiveness, labour of love, and commitment of theatre artists around the globe. You give us all hope!</li>
	<li>Let's keep in mind the importance of theatre in fostering intercultural dialogue, understanding, and peace on this World Theatre Day. Happy International Theatre Day!</li>
	<li>wishing all theatrical professionals and artists a day full of inspiration, imagination, and enthusiasm. Happy International Theatre Day!</li>
	<li>A theatre is a place where the magic happens and dreams come true. Happy World Theatre Day to everyone who contributes to its success.</li>
	<li>On this World Theatre Day, let's honour the beauty of theatre and the potency of storytelling. Stay inspired and creative!</li>
</ol>

Here are some inspiring quotes about theatre that you can share on World Theatre Day:

<ol>
	<li>"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." - William Shakespeare</li>
	<li>"The theatre is a place where one has time for the problems of people to whom one would show the door if they came to one's office for a job." - Tennessee Williams</li>
	<li>"Theatre is a mirror, a sharp reflection of society." - Yasmina Reza</li>
	<li>"Theatre is the art form of the present: it exists only in the present, and then it's gone." - Simon McBurney</li>
	<li>"The theatre is a spiritual and social X-ray of its time." - Stella Adler</li>
	<li>"Theatre is a form of knowledge; it should and can also be a means of transforming society. Theatre can help us build our future, rather than just waiting for it." - Augusto Boal</li>
	<li>"Theatre is a verb before it is a noun, an act before it is a place." - Martha Graham</li>
	<li>"Theatre is the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being." - Oscar Wilde</li>
	<li>"The theatre is the best way of showing the gap between what is said and what is seen to be done, and that is why, ragged and gap-toothed as it is, it has still a far healthier potential than some poorer, abandoned arts." - David Hare</li>
	<li>"Theatre is a living breathing art form. There's no way you can capture it on film. It's ephemeral. That's part of its power and its magic." - David Henry Hwang</li>
</ol>

World Theatre Day 2023: Every year on March 27, people celebrate World Theatre Day to highlight the importance of theatre to both individuals and society. Initiated by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) in 1961, the day is now observed in more than 100 nations across the globe.

World Theatre Day 2023: Every year on March 27, people celebrate World Theatre Day to highlight the importance of theatre to both individuals and society. Initiated by the International Theatre Institute (ITI) in 1961, the day is now observed in more than 100 nations across the globe. The ITI is a UNESCO-affiliated organisation that supports global cultural exchange and the growth of theatre arts. The organisation was established in 1948, and its goal is to use theatre to advance peace and develop global understanding. The purpose of World Theatre Day is to emphasise the value of theatre in both the personal and societal growth of people. Theatre offers a venue for creativity, self-expression, and cross-cultural interaction, and it has the ability to inform, amuse, and inspire audiences. The day offers a chance to honour the commitment and labour of theatre professionals, such as actors, directors, playwrights, designers, technicians, and other experts who are involved in the creation of theatrical productions. Theatre festivals, plays, workshops, and seminars are just a few of the events that are planned to commemorate World Theatre Day. The reading of the World Theatre Day Message, which is written by a well-known theatre artist and shared with the international theatre community, also serves to commemorate the occasion. Here are some World Theatre Day wishes and messages you can share with your fellow theatre enthusiasts: Let's celebrate the ability of theatre to entertain, educate, and inspire on this World Theatre Day. Happy World Theatre Day! I'd like to wish all theatre professionals and fans a very happy World Theatre Day. May your art inspire others and help you to create more. Today, we honour the power of theatre to unite people and change their lives. To all theatre enthusiasts out there, happy World Theatre Day! On this World Theatre Day, let's honour the inventiveness, labour of love, and commitment of theatre artists around the globe. You give us all hope! Let's keep in mind the importance of theatre in fostering intercultural dialogue, understanding, and peace on this World Theatre Day. Happy International Theatre Day! wishing all theatrical professionals and artists a day full of inspiration, imagination, and enthusiasm. Happy International Theatre Day! A theatre is a place where the magic happens and dreams come true. Happy World Theatre Day to everyone who contributes to its success. On this World Theatre Day, let's honour the beauty of theatre and the potency of storytelling. Stay inspired and creative! Here are some inspiring quotes about theatre that you can share on World Theatre Day: "All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." - William Shakespeare "The theatre is a place where one has time for the problems of people to whom one would show the door if they came to one's office for a job." - Tennessee Williams "Theatre is a mirror, a sharp reflection of society." - Yasmina Reza "Theatre is the art form of the present: it exists only in the present, and then it's gone." - Simon McBurney "The theatre is a spiritual and social X-ray of its time." - Stella Adler "Theatre is a form of knowledge; it should and can also be a means of transforming society. Theatre can help us build our future, rather than just waiting for it." - Augusto Boal "Theatre is a verb before it is a noun, an act before it is a place." - Martha Graham "Theatre is the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being." - Oscar Wilde "The theatre is the best way of showing the gap between what is said and what is seen to be done, and that is why, ragged and gap-toothed as it is, it has still a far healthier potential than some poorer, abandoned arts." - David Hare "Theatre is a living breathing art form. There's no way you can capture it on film. It's ephemeral. That's part of its power and its magic." - David Henry Hwang

World Theatre Day 2023: Know its history and significance, share these wishes, quotes and messages

Zee Theatre celebrates World Theatre Day with specially curated teleplays across their partner DTH services. So, sit back and enjoy this World Theatre Day from the comfort of your home with these celebrated plays now on your screen.

An Overview of the offerings: 
 
Sir Sir Sarla:

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Makrand Deshpande's much-loved classic, 'Sir Sir Sarla' is the story of Professor Palekar and his student Sarla – the pretty, innocent young girl who seems to be enamoured by her mentor – and Phanidhar who shares a love-hate relationship with the professor. The play explores the bond between the students and their professor, which faces many ebbs and flows. Secrets are revealed, accusations are thrown, and the three lives remain interwoven for many years to come. The teleplay stars Makarand Deshpande , Aahana Kumra, Sanjay Dadhich and Anjum Sharma. 
Tune in to Tatasky Theatre on 26th March at 2 PM &amp; 8 PM

Ladies Sangeet: 
 
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Radha is to wed her beau Siddharth at her ancestral home in the hinterlands while her enthusiastic family members and their wedding planner are trying to make the wedding resemble the ones in Bollywood! The play uses wit, humour, music and drama to bring out extremely relevant challenges faced by families and individuals, especially against the backdrop of a big, fat wedding. 
Written by Purva Naresh, the play stars Joy Sengupta, Nidhi Singh, Siddhant Karnick, Loveleen Mishra, Harsh Khurana, Sarika Singh, Monica Gupta, Niranjan Iyengar, Mallika Singh and Nivedita Bhargava.&nbsp; 
Tune in to Tatasky Theatre on 27th March at 2 PM &amp; 8 PM

Piya Behrupiya:

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&nbsp;An adaptation of &nbsp; Shakespeare’s rib-tickling comedy ‘Twelfth Night’, this teleplay is set to the foot-tapping, folk fusion music and tells the story of unrequited love – Duke Orsino’s for Olivia, Olivia’s for Cesario and Cesario’s, who is in fact Viola in a man’s disguise, for the Duke. 
Directed by Atul Kumar, the plays stars Geetanjali Kulkarni, Amitosh Nagpal, Sagar Deshmukh, Mansi Multani, Mantra Mugdh, Gagan Riar, Neha Saraf, Trupti Khamkar and Saurabh Nayar. 
Tune in to Dish TV &amp; D2H Rangmanch Active on 27th March at 2 PM

Typecast:

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This adaptation of Vijay Tendulkar’s Marathi play, ‘Pahije Jatiche’ revolves around the aspirations and struggles of protagonist Mahipat Babruvahan who is the first from his caste and village to complete his MA degree. Being fired from his current job after expecting a raise, he takes up a new job as a professor where his patience is put to the test by his students and his love interest. 
The teleplay stars Shreyas Talpade, Atul Mathur, Aaditi Pohankar and Utkarsh Mazumdar. 
Tune in to Dish TV &amp; D2H Rangmanch Active on 27th March at 6 PM. 
&nbsp; 
Baaki Itihaas:

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Revisit legendary playwright Badal Sirkar's timeless drama that explores the history of mankind, riots, wars, death, destruction, exploitation and molestation. Through the story of 40-year old Sitanath’s suicide, Sharad and Vasanthi force the audience to introspect and analyse their own self-centred and monotonous lives. 
 
The play is directed by Nikhil Mahajan and stars Anjum Sharma, Zakir Hussain and Amruta Khanvilkar. 
Tune in to Airtel Spotlight on 27th March at 2 PM &amp; 6 PM. 
&nbsp;

Zee Theatre celebrates World Theatre Day with specially curated teleplays across their partner DTH services. So, sit back and enjoy this World Theatre Day from the comfort of your home with these celebrated plays now on your screen.

Zee Theatre celebrates World Theatre Day with specially curated teleplays across their partner DTH services. So, sit back and enjoy this World Theatre Day from the comfort of your home with these celebrated plays now on your screen. An Overview of the offerings: Sir Sir Sarla: Makrand Deshpande's much-loved classic, 'Sir Sir Sarla' is the story of Professor Palekar and his student Sarla – the pretty, innocent young girl who seems to be enamoured by her mentor – and Phanidhar who shares a love-hate relationship with the professor. The play explores the bond between the students and their professor, which faces many ebbs and flows. Secrets are revealed, accusations are thrown, and the three lives remain interwoven for many years to come. The teleplay stars Makarand Deshpande , Aahana Kumra, Sanjay Dadhich and Anjum Sharma. Tune in to Tatasky Theatre on 26th March at 2 PM & 8 PM Ladies Sangeet: Radha is to wed her beau Siddharth at her ancestral home in the hinterlands while her enthusiastic family members and their wedding planner are trying to make the wedding resemble the ones in Bollywood! The play uses wit, humour, music and drama to bring out extremely relevant challenges faced by families and individuals, especially against the backdrop of a big, fat wedding. Written by Purva Naresh, the play stars Joy Sengupta, Nidhi Singh, Siddhant Karnick, Loveleen Mishra, Harsh Khurana, Sarika Singh, Monica Gupta, Niranjan Iyengar, Mallika Singh and Nivedita Bhargava. Tune in to Tatasky Theatre on 27th March at 2 PM & 8 PM Piya Behrupiya: An adaptation of Shakespeare’s rib-tickling comedy ‘Twelfth Night’, this teleplay is set to the foot-tapping, folk fusion music and tells the story of unrequited love – Duke Orsino’s for Olivia, Olivia’s for Cesario and Cesario’s, who is in fact Viola in a man’s disguise, for the Duke. Directed by Atul Kumar, the plays stars Geetanjali Kulkarni, Amitosh Nagpal, Sagar Deshmukh, Mansi Multani, Mantra Mugdh, Gagan Riar, Neha Saraf, Trupti Khamkar and Saurabh Nayar. Tune in to Dish TV & D2H Rangmanch Active on 27th March at 2 PM Typecast: This adaptation of Vijay Tendulkar’s Marathi play, ‘Pahije Jatiche’ revolves around the aspirations and struggles of protagonist Mahipat Babruvahan who is the first from his caste and village to complete his MA degree. Being fired from his current job after expecting a raise, he takes up a new job as a professor where his patience is put to the test by his students and his love interest. The teleplay stars Shreyas Talpade, Atul Mathur, Aaditi Pohankar and Utkarsh Mazumdar. Tune in to Dish TV & D2H Rangmanch Active on 27th March at 6 PM. Baaki Itihaas: Revisit legendary playwright Badal Sirkar's timeless drama that explores the history of mankind, riots, wars, death, destruction, exploitation and molestation. Through the story of 40-year old Sitanath’s suicide, Sharad and Vasanthi force the audience to introspect and analyse their own self-centred and monotonous lives. The play is directed by Nikhil Mahajan and stars Anjum Sharma, Zakir Hussain and Amruta Khanvilkar. Tune in to Airtel Spotlight on 27th March at 2 PM & 6 PM.

This World Theatre Day, don’t miss out on these renowned plays

Every year, March 27 is observed as World Theatre Day. This year due to lockdown in various cities across the world, theatre connoisseurs might be missing the stage which why Zee Theatre has come up with curated a list of wonderful teleplays that are the perfect go-to for binge-watchers. 
 
Zee Theatre, having revolutionized how plays can be watched on OTT and TV, offers viewers the magic of theatre from the comfort of their home. 
 
So in a time of social distancing, sit back and enjoy the perfect theatre marathon. There’s a little something for everyone. Experience rib-tickling humor with 'Shyam Ki Mummy' or perhaps an edge-of-the-seat thriller like 'Savita Damodar Paranjape' or a heartwarming tale in 'Sandhya Chhaya'.

Agnipankh 
 
The teleplay is a set against the oppressive Zamindarni system of 1948, where the fiercely strong Durgeshwari, played by Mita Vashisht goes to lengths to preserve her position both in the family and society. 
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Bagiya Bancharam Ki

The teleplay is a comical tale of power and pride set against the backdrop of the feudalistic zamindari system in rural India. An old Bancharam is fighting to keep his garden safe from the hands of two greedy zamindars, one of whom is a ghost.

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Savita Damodar Paranjape

'Savita Damodar Paranjpe' is a psychological thriller that chronicles the story of Sharad and Kusum who have been happily married for eight years. However, their seemingly happy existence is marred by one nagging problem — Kusum's health. Their life changes when their neighbor's nephew, Ashok enters their lives and hidden secrets start to unravel. Starring: Shilpa Tulaskar in the lead.

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Wrong Turn

A young man’s life takes a wrong turn when he participates in a makeshift trial with three retired lawyers. What starts off as a game soon turns into his worst nightmare. Starring: Varun Badola, Govind Namdev, Liliput Faruqui, Lalit Tiwari and Suneel Sinha.

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The Big Fat City

Niharika and Murli throw a party in their new apartment but soon it turns into a tense situation when a surprise visitor stirs things up, threatening for a fatal climax. The Big Fat City keeps you on tenterhooks wondering how many guests will survive the night. Starring: Shilpa Shukla, Bhavna Pani, Mansi Multani, and Sid Makkar.

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Shyam Ki Mummy

A comical take on the flaws of the modern education system, where a concerned mother forces her son to chase the highest rank in his exams, while depriving him of the joys of childhood. A comedy that many Indians will relate to, this play is a laughter riot. Starring: Nirmiti Sawant and Milind Phatak.

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Sandhya Chhaya

A typical story from the 70s told in an atypical way, Sandhya Chhaya revolves around the lives of an old couple with an empty nest in the eternal hope that their two sons will return and live with them. A heart-warming tale of loneliness and family. Starring: Deepak Qazir Kejriwal and Uttara Baokar.

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Doll’s House

Doll's House is a story of a married woman played by Swastika Mukherjee, who struggles between protecting a secret that could shake her marriage. While yearning for her husband’s affection rather than being just his prized doll.

Purush

Contrary to its name, Purush is the story of a strong woman in a patriarchal society. Lead character Ambika chooses to stand up for herself and other women who have been subjected to injustice or oppression but faces flak from society. Ambika fights patriarchy within and outside her home with an indomitable spirit making for an inspirational watch. Starring: Ashutosh Rana and Gulki Joshi.

Rishton Ka Live Telecast

Members of a middle-class family, who quarrel endlessly, bond together for the sake of a reality show and learn more about each other in those few days than they have done throughout their lives. Starring: Himani Shivpuri and Aanjjan Srivastav.

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&nbsp;What is&nbsp; Zee Theatre: A production house by Zee Entertainment, it attempts to produce produce exceptional plays from around the world and adapt it for OTT and TV screens. 
 
By partnering with renowned Indian theatre veterans, Zee Theatre is also recreating some of the most celebrated stories with striking productions and refreshing music based on contemporary taste. 
 
One can now watch Zee Theatre plays on a platform like&nbsp; Zee5, Dish TV Rangmanch Active, Tata Sky Theatre, Airtel Spotlight and Vodafone Play.

Every year, March 27 is observed as World Theatre Day. This year due to lockdown in various cities across the world, theatre connoisseurs might be missing the stage which why Zee Theatre has come up with curated a list of wonderful teleplays that are the perfect go-to for binge-watchers.

Every year, March 27 is observed as World Theatre Day. This year due to lockdown in various cities across the world, theatre connoisseurs might be missing the stage which why Zee Theatre has come up with curated a list of wonderful teleplays that are the perfect go-to for binge-watchers. Zee Theatre, having revolutionized how plays can be watched on OTT and TV, offers viewers the magic of theatre from the comfort of their home. So in a time of social distancing, sit back and enjoy the perfect theatre marathon. There’s a little something for everyone. Experience rib-tickling humor with 'Shyam Ki Mummy' or perhaps an edge-of-the-seat thriller like 'Savita Damodar Paranjape' or a heartwarming tale in 'Sandhya Chhaya'. Agnipankh The teleplay is a set against the oppressive Zamindarni system of 1948, where the fiercely strong Durgeshwari, played by Mita Vashisht goes to lengths to preserve her position both in the family and society. Bagiya Bancharam Ki The teleplay is a comical tale of power and pride set against the backdrop of the feudalistic zamindari system in rural India. An old Bancharam is fighting to keep his garden safe from the hands of two greedy zamindars, one of whom is a ghost. Savita Damodar Paranjape 'Savita Damodar Paranjpe' is a psychological thriller that chronicles the story of Sharad and Kusum who have been happily married for eight years. However, their seemingly happy existence is marred by one nagging problem — Kusum's health. Their life changes when their neighbor's nephew, Ashok enters their lives and hidden secrets start to unravel. Starring: Shilpa Tulaskar in the lead. Wrong Turn A young man’s life takes a wrong turn when he participates in a makeshift trial with three retired lawyers. What starts off as a game soon turns into his worst nightmare. Starring: Varun Badola, Govind Namdev, Liliput Faruqui, Lalit Tiwari and Suneel Sinha. The Big Fat City Niharika and Murli throw a party in their new apartment but soon it turns into a tense situation when a surprise visitor stirs things up, threatening for a fatal climax. The Big Fat City keeps you on tenterhooks wondering how many guests will survive the night. Starring: Shilpa Shukla, Bhavna Pani, Mansi Multani, and Sid Makkar. Shyam Ki Mummy A comical take on the flaws of the modern education system, where a concerned mother forces her son to chase the highest rank in his exams, while depriving him of the joys of childhood. A comedy that many Indians will relate to, this play is a laughter riot. Starring: Nirmiti Sawant and Milind Phatak. Sandhya Chhaya A typical story from the 70s told in an atypical way, Sandhya Chhaya revolves around the lives of an old couple with an empty nest in the eternal hope that their two sons will return and live with them. A heart-warming tale of loneliness and family. Starring: Deepak Qazir Kejriwal and Uttara Baokar. Doll’s House Doll's House is a story of a married woman played by Swastika Mukherjee, who struggles between protecting a secret that could shake her marriage. While yearning for her husband’s affection rather than being just his prized doll. Purush Contrary to its name, Purush is the story of a strong woman in a patriarchal society. Lead character Ambika chooses to stand up for herself and other women who have been subjected to injustice or oppression but faces flak from society. Ambika fights patriarchy within and outside her home with an indomitable spirit making for an inspirational watch. Starring: Ashutosh Rana and Gulki Joshi. Rishton Ka Live Telecast Members of a middle-class family, who quarrel endlessly, bond together for the sake of a reality show and learn more about each other in those few days than they have done throughout their lives. Starring: Himani Shivpuri and Aanjjan Srivastav. What is Zee Theatre: A production house by Zee Entertainment, it attempts to produce produce exceptional plays from around the world and adapt it for OTT and TV screens. By partnering with renowned Indian theatre veterans, Zee Theatre is also recreating some of the most celebrated stories with striking productions and refreshing music based on contemporary taste. One can now watch Zee Theatre plays on a platform like Zee5, Dish TV Rangmanch Active, Tata Sky Theatre, Airtel Spotlight and Vodafone Play.

On World Theatre Day, here's how you can watch some iconic plays in self-isolation