Routledge - Jana Sanskriti: Forum Theatre and Democracy in India

Explore the history of one of the largest and longest-running Forum Theatre operations in the world. This book provides a unique first-hand account from Sanjoy Ganguly, the artistic director of the Jana Sanskriti Centre for the Theatre of the Oppressed. Based in West Bengal, this center was recognized by Augusto Boal as a primary example of his methodology outside of Brazil. Since its founding in 1985, Jana Sanskriti has grown into a national Forum Theatre network across India. Through this text, readers gain direct insight into the group's development and the impact of their work. Ganguly details the specific plays, the people involved, and the various locations that have shaped this movement. This book is an essential resource for those studying performing arts, theatre history, and the social impact of community-based performance in India.