Phulbari Playback Theatre

Phulbari Playback Theatre We are an independent Playback Theatre Group based in Kathmandu, Nepal

Yesterday at .101 we listened, witnessed, shared, and reflected together. Through our stories, we saw the many different...
24/05/2026

Yesterday at .101 we listened, witnessed, shared, and reflected together. Through our stories, we saw the many different facets of care. Care for ourselves, for others, for nature and animals, and even for inanimate objects.
We also heard stories of what happens when care is absent when we need it most, and how, somehow, we find ways to nurture ourselves and receive care by drawing into our own selves.

As Phulbari Playback Theatre, we are a travelling troupe, moving across different venues that generously host us and help create spaces where communities can gather, share stories, and connect with one another.
Thank you, Kaalo.101 for your generosity and for holding this space with us.
We’ll be back with more Playback Theatre next month. Thank you 🌸🙏🏽

For the month of May, we are excited to present a Playback Theatre show in collaboration with Kaalo. 101, centered aroun...
20/05/2026

For the month of May, we are excited to present a Playback Theatre show in collaboration with Kaalo. 101, centered around the theme of care.

What does care look like in our everyday lives? What stories do we carry about caring for ourselves, for others, and for one another?

Join us this Saturday as we come together to share and reflect on the many ways we witness and experience care in our lives.

We have limited seating capacity, so please register through the link in our bio.

Date: 23rd May 2026, Saturday
Time: 4:30 PM
Venue: Kaalo 101

Phulbari Playback Theatre, in collaboration with photo circle, is delighted to bring you our second theatre reading circ...
07/05/2026

Phulbari Playback Theatre, in collaboration with photo circle, is delighted to bring you our second theatre reading circle of the month.
We believe that reading, discussing, and debating stories, art, and society helps us reflect on who we are and make sense of the world around us.
This month, we're reading Gerry Orkin's piece Playback Theatre and the Sociological Imagination, published in Playback Theatre Reflects. Find the link in our bio.
Date: 13 May 2026
Time: 4:30 PM onwards
Venue: The Yellow House, Sanepa
Entry: Free and open to all!

We'd love to see you there!

Our show Playback: हिजो, आज, भोली at Studio Theatre, Pingalasthan was a special and powerful experience for us as the Ph...
20/04/2026

Our show Playback: हिजो, आज, भोली at Studio Theatre, Pingalasthan was a special and powerful experience for us as the Phulbari Theatre team.

The stories we carry are never separate from the times we live in. In Nepal, the presence of the state, politics, and public decisions runs quietly but powerfully through everyday life, shaping the choices available to us, the opportunities we can access, the fears we learn to live with, and the futures we dare to imagine. The sharings we heard during the show reminded us that politics is not distant from personal life; it is often an unseen but constant character within our stories.

We do Playback to be part of a community that listens, shares, reflects, and cares. Playback Theatre is for the community, by the community, with the ensemble simply holding the space for stories to come alive.

We heard stories of rising above fear, finding connection beyond borders, and grieving losses that were both personal and collective. Together, we sat with questions: What has the past taught us? Where are we in the present? Where might we be heading next?

Deep gratitude to the audience who came and trusted us. We are also grateful to Studio Theatre for hosting us this month. See you next month, in a different place!

We’re excited to be back with our regular Playback Theatre show this month!Playback: हिजो, आज, भोली - a space to reflect...
15/04/2026

We’re excited to be back with our regular Playback Theatre show this month!
Playback: हिजो, आज, भोली - a space to reflect on the past and imagine the way ahead. Let’s come together to share stories, listen deeply, and bring them to life through playback.

We consider ourselves a travelling troupe, sustained by the generosity of the wonderful spaces that have been hosting us so far. We’re deeply grateful to for hosting us this time around.

Join us this Sunday, 19th April (वैशाख ६) at Studio Theatre, Nepal Film Campus, Pingalasthan.
Free entry!

Poster photo credit: Hermann and Clärchen Baus

नयाँ वर्ष २०८३ को हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना! यो वर्ष तपाईंको जीवनमा सुख, शान्ति र सुस्वास्थ्य छाओस्।
14/04/2026

नयाँ वर्ष २०८३ को हार्दिक मंगलमय शुभकामना! यो वर्ष तपाईंको जीवनमा सुख, शान्ति र सुस्वास्थ्य छाओस्।

Yesterday, we gathered at the reading space at the Yellow House for a reading circle. We had an incredible turnout, with...
26/03/2026

Yesterday, we gathered at the reading space at the Yellow House for a reading circle. We had an incredible turnout, with people from diverse disciplines, life experiences, and backgrounds coming together.
Jo Salas’ What is “good” playback theatre? served as a starting point for a broader conversation about what each of us considers “good” art. We explored how we navigate the complexities of art that may not align with our own definitions, and the risks and tensions that can arise in those spaces.
It was a meaningful way to begin thinking through these questions. The discussion opened up new perspectives and raised even more questions about power, authority, and censorship leaving us curious to explore further.

We hope to host more of these sessions every month. We are grateful to the amazing team from for hosting us with so much care and generosity.
If you’re interested in joining, stay tuned, and feel free to DM us with suggestions for future readings or similar gatherings. Let’s keep reading!

Photo credit: Sagar and Khusi.

We’re excited to begin our first public Reading Circle series this month! Through these gatherings, we hope to explore w...
20/03/2026

We’re excited to begin our first public Reading Circle series this month!
Through these gatherings, we hope to explore writings on playback theatre and storytelling by diving into its many layers and deepening our understanding of this beautiful, living art form.
To start, we’ll be reading “What is ‘good’ playback theatre?” by Jo Salas.
This circle is open to everyone, whether you’re a practitioner or simply curious to learn more.
We’ll be meeting this Wednesday at 4:30 PM at The Yellow House, Sanepa. If you’d like to join us, send us a DM and we’ll share the reading with you.
Looking forward to sharing this space together.
Let’s read! ✨

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