Curtains Rise on the First-Ever Hyderabad Theatre Festival..

Varahi media.com online news,Hyderabad, November 26, 2025: After the resounding success of the Delhi Theatre Festival (DTF) across five seasons and the successful debut of the Bengaluru Theatre Festival(BTF) last year, Alchemist Live is proud to present the inaugural edition of the Hyderabad Theatre Festival (HTF).

Bringing India’s finest theatrical talent to the City of Pearls, HTF promises a captivating experience of live performances, unforgettable storytelling, and star-studded cast. The first edition of HTF will take place over three exciting days, 12th, 13th & 14th December at the iconic Shilpakala Vedika Auditorium.

American Express, the Title Sponsor for Delhi, Bengaluru, and now Hyderabad Theatre Festival, continues its partnership with Alchemist Live. Ahead of the public ticket sale, American Express Platinum Card Members get an exclusive five-day presale window, followed by ongoing benefit of 20% savings and a complimentary companion ticket on select seats, as part of the sponsorship.

In addition, Constella by Speed Infra, also comes on board as the Associate Sponsor for the inaugural edition, strengthening the festival’s cultural footprint in the city.

Sharing his excitement, Mr. Prabhu Tony, CEO and Co-Founder of Alchemist LIVE, said: “After the overwhelming response to our theatre festivals in Delhi and Bengaluru, bringing the Hyderabad Theatre Festival to life feels like a natural next step. Hyderabad has always been a city rich in art and culture, and we are thrilled to bring a stage where legends like Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Ratna Pathak Shah & Lillete Dubey will perform live. This first edition of HTF will truly be a cultural milestone for the city.”

Underlining the historic association of the city with arts, Naseeruddin Shah said,’’Performing Ismat Apa Ke Naam has always felt like revisiting a classic that still has the power to cut through time. After many memorable seasons with Delhi and Bengaluru, I’m happy to be a part of the inaugural season of Hyderabad Theatre Festival. The city has a long, rich relationship with art, and I’m looking forward to seeing how its audiences engage with these timeless stories.’’

With the Delhi Theatre Festival and the Bengaluru Theatre Festival together drawing an audience of over 60,000+ theatre enthusiasts across their seasons, HTF aims to establish Hyderabad as a key hub for premium theatre experiences, bringing together celebrated artists, compelling performances, and audiences who share a deep appreciation for the performing arts.

‘’Performing Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai at the Delhi Theatre Festival this year was truly unforgettable, a housefull show, a standing ovation, and an audience that gave me one of the most rewarding evenings of my career. Experiences like that remind me why theatre is so powerful.

I’m now looking forward to bringing the play to Hyderabad, as the city has an old, deep-rooted love for art, and I can’t wait to see how its audiences connect with this journey of hope, humour, and self-reflection,’’ said Anupam Kher.

“Adding to that, Ratna Pathak Shah highlighted HTF as the beginning of a new era in the city, stating, ‘’Hyderabad has a cultural warmth that artists always feel drawn to, and I’m happy that after the successful curation of Delhi Theatre Festival and Bengaluru Theatre Festival, it’s now coming to Hyderabad. It’s like the beginning of a beautiful chapter.’’

జాతీయ పాల దినోత్సవం – శ్వేత విప్లవం నుండి పోషక విప్లవం వరకు: భారతీయ పాల పరిశ్రమ పరిణామ క్రమ అన్వేషణ..

Audiences can look forward to a handpicked selection of powerful plays, featuring some of India’s most celebrated theatre legends as the tickets are live on Bookmyshow.

The stellar lineup for HTF Season 1 includes:

• Ismat Apa Ke Naam on 12th and 13th December, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah & Heeba Shah
• Autobiography (Hyderabad Premiere) on 13th December, starring Lillete Dubey, Denzil Smith & Suchitra Pillai
• Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai on 14th December, starring Anupam Kher

‘’It’s always special to perform a new work for a new audience, and bringing Autobiography to Hyderabad for its premiere feels like the perfect way to begin this festival’s journey. Having collaborated with Alchemist Live across Delhi and Bengaluru, I know the kind of space they create for theatre, thoughtful, warm, and artist-first. I’m excited to see how Hyderabad connects with this story,’’ said Lillete Dubey.

The tickets for HTF are available exclusively on BookMyShow and more updates including artist reveals and behind-the-scenes moments can be viewed by following @HyderabadTheatreFestival.

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