NSAPG SHOWCASE 2026
The Niloufer Sagar Alumni Production Grant (NSAPG) supports DSM alumni in developing and presenting new theatre work. Instituted to strengthen independent theatre practice and nurture emerging artists beyond training, the grant continues in memory of Niloufer Sagar, whose contribution to Drama School Mumbai and the wider theatre ecosystem remains deeply significant.
The NSAPG Showcase 2026 brings together all supported works for the first time across one week of performances at Rangshila Theatre.
These plays emerge from different regions, languages, forms, and concerns — ranging from musical storytelling and satire to memory, rebellion, ritual, and war.
Showcase Information
📍 Venue: Rangshila Theatre, Mumbai
🕢 Time: All performances begin at 7:30 PM
Aadda Aadda Lakhav Hai
Monday | 8 June 2026
Grantees: Medha Kapoor, Dhwani Singh, Arunima Tiwari & Shweta Mishra
In a village in Haryana, three ordinary women dare to do something they are expressly forbidden from doing- they set out to watch a Ragni, of Renu Chaudhary, a formidable Ragni singer known for her bold lyrics and presence is set to perform.
Their mischievous, comic journey- full of small negotiations, near-misses, and sheer luck unfolds alongside glimpses into Renu’s own past, tracing her own choices and ruptures that shaped her.
As these worlds intersperse with one another and these women witness Renu’s magic on stage- what questions arise in them? What does it mean to claim something as simple as entertainment in public? And what remains after that moment ends?
Goodbye Birdie
Tuesday | 9 June 2026
Grantee: Sumit Bishnoi
Goodbye Birdie unfolds in a fractured, war-torn world, where time and narrative move in nonlinear, fragmented ways. From their shifting vantage points, the characters grapple with the reality of war; hoping, flattering, and yet continuing to move forward.
Inqilaab Ki Aakhari Kisht
Wednesday | 10 June 2026
Grantee: Sikandar Khan
Born as the youngest in a loud middle-class family, he always felt like the “extra cushion” on the sofa unseen, and unheard. What begins with innocent mischief, broken elbows, sweet revenge, and village struggles slowly turns into a deeply personal journey of insecurity, silence, rebellion, and inner revolution.
Blending sharp Rajasthani humour, traditional Dastaangoi style, poetry, and hard-hitting truth, this solo performance traces one boy’s transformation from being ignored at the family parliament to finally finding his voice on stage.
Bhirrrr…
Thursday | 11 June 2026
Grantee: Mayuri Ravindra
Bhirrrr… is a sharp, musical celebration of women’s wit, resilience, and lived intelligence passed through generations in the form of Marathi Ovis.
Blending humour, music, movement, and storytelling, the play uncovers the emotional worlds of women whose wisdom was often dismissed as “just songs.”
Raw, moving, and full of spirit, Bhirrr… is a tribute to the extraordinary power hidden in everyday lives.
Maai ki Akhri Chhath?
Friday | 12 June 2026
Grantees: Garvit Ahuja, Mithil Ray, Rupesh Sharma & Hemank Soni
Set in rural Bihar the play follows Maai, a 50-vear-old mother who wishes to perform her last Chhath Puja. However, a looming catastrophe stands in her way, making the ritual nearly impossible. Will she be able to perform her last Chhath Puja or not?
A satirical comedy that explores the intersection of caste and climate.
