Indian National Theatre

The Indian National Theatre is a theatrical troupe founded in Bombay in the 1950s that performs for audiences across India, including in factories and on farms. Its performances typically address national issues, such as food shortages, and the troupe employs a style that blends pantomime with simple dialogue. They utilize a truck to transport their props, costumes, and actors, and their productions do not use scenery. Modern Indian theatre, influenced by Western styles, began developing in Bengal at the end of the 18th century, with other regional theaters following suit. After India gained political independence in 1947, the country began to redevelop its dramatic theatre.12