Our Story
Our Story
"Stories from here and there, about us and someone else, about kings and soldiers, about then and now".
"Stories from here and there, about us and someone else, about kings and soldiers, about then and now".
Ranga Shankara is built in the memory of Shankar Nag. He gave his best to theatre. Amidst the busy life of a matinee idol, he never forgot his first love... He dreamt of a theatre in Bangalore, a place that would be the epicentre of experiments and timeless stories.
Ranga Shankara was built in the memory of Shankar Nag. He gave his best to theatre. Amidst the busy life of a matinee idol, he never forgot his first love... He dreamt of a theatre in Bangalore, a place that would be the epicentre of experiments and timeless stories.
Ranga Shankara is the definitive space for quality theatre in Bangalore. From the time it opened its doors in October 2004, the institution has developed into one of India’s nerve centres of theatre. More than just a performance space, it is a dynamic cultural institution dedicated to theatre. It showcases performances from India and abroad, produces and commissions new and innovative theatrical productions, and creates outreach programmes and workshops to impart theatre skills and nurture a love of theatre and the arts in general.
Ranga Shankara is the definitive space for quality theatre in Bangalore. From the time it opened its doors in October 2004, Ranga Shankara has developed into one of India’s nerve centres of theatre. More than just a performance space, Ranga Shankara is a dynamic cultural institution dedicated to theatre and theatre arts. It showcases performances from India and abroad, produces and commissions new and innovative theatrical productions, and creates outreach programmes and workshops to impart theatre skills and nurture a love of theatre and the arts in general.
The Sanket Trust
The Sanket Trust was founded in 1992 by a group of theatre lovers, many of whom had worked with Shankar Nag in the Sanket theatre group. The not-for-profit trust formally administers Ranga Shankara and all its activities. It is a registered body and has theatre personalities as well as administrative experts on its Board of Trustees. The Trust is also advised and guided by friends of theatre from all over the country.
The Board of Trustees meets quarterly whereas our informal advisory group meets as and when necessary to review Ranga Shankara activities and share ideas.
The Sanket Trust
The Sanket Trust was founded in 1992 by a group of theatre lovers, many of whom had worked with Shankar Nag in the Sanket theatre group. The not-for-profit trust formally administers Ranga Shankara and all its activities. It is a registered body and has theatre personalities as well as administrative experts on its Board of Trustees. The Trust is also advised and guided by friends of theatre from all over the country.
The Board of Trustees meets quarterly whereas our informal advisory group meets as and when necessary to review Ranga Shankara activities and share ideas.
Trustees
Trustees
The Architecture of Ranga Shankara
Ranga Shankara is a unique 300-seat theatre space in Bangalore, featuring a thrust—the first of its kind in South India. The theatre’s architectural vision was brought to life by Mistry Architects, with the talented Shahrukh Mistry at the helm.
For a more detailed insight into the design and contruction process of Ranga Shankara, click here.
The Architecture of Ranga Shankara
Ranga Shankara is a unique 300-seat theatre space in Bangalore, featuring a thrust—the first of its kind in South India. The theatre’s architectural vision was brought to life by Mistry Architects, with the talented Shahrukh Mistry at the helm.
For a more detailed insight into the design and contruction process of Ranga Shankara, click here.
Our Logo
Designed by S.G. Vasudev, who is a reputed artist and whose relationship with Ranga Shankara goes back to the theatre’s inception. From designing the now-familiar logo to creating an iconic art installation that commemorated all the donors through whose generosity our space could be built, he is inextricably linked to Ranga Shankara’s legacy. Vasudev has designed for Ranga Shankara through the years, which remains true to the brand identity conceived by him.
The iconic logo is a sketch of a curtain and human heads, urging the viewer to wonder if we are the audience or the performers?
Our Logo
Designed by S.G. Vasudev, who is a reputed artist and whose relationship with Ranga Shankara goes back to the theatre’s inception. From designing the now-familiar logo to creating an iconic art installation that commemorated all the donors through whose generosity our space could be built, he is inextricably linked to Ranga Shankara’s legacy. Vasudev has designed for Ranga Shankara through the years, which remains true to the brand identity conceived by him.
The iconic logo is a sketch of a curtain and human heads, urging the viewer to wonder if we are the audience or the performers?
Team Ranga Shankara
Shankar Nag Award
Instituted on 9 Nov 2014 to commemorate Shankar Nag’s 60th birthday, The Shankar Nag Award is presented to a young theatre maker who embodies service to theatre. The award is given away on the last day of the annual Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival.
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