Pandemic-hit mobile theatre groups back in business in India's northeast

Prastuti Parashar, owner and lead actor of Awahan theatre, prepares for a performance at Xetali village, east of Gauhati, India. Photo: AP

Travelling theatre groups in India's northeastern state of Assam are reviving the local art and culture scene after the Covid-19 pandemic forced a pause in their performances for a year and a half.

Seven roving theatre companies are back on stage playing before crowds in villages, towns and cities across the state. These mobile theatres are among the most popular forms of local entertainment.