Ranga Shankara

Ranga Shankara is a dedicated theatre space located in JP Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka. Opened in 2004 and founded by actor Arundhati Nag in memory of her husband Shankar Nag, it is designed as an inclusive platform for theatre in multiple languages. The 320-seat thrust-stage auditorium hosts daily plays, an annual theatre festival, workshops and community programmes, making it a central hub for contemporary Indian theatre in Bengaluru.

Visitors can expect a modern, intimate 320-seat thrust-stage auditorium designed for close performer-audience interaction. The complex includes a foyer exhibition space, a bookshop focused on theatre and arts, a cafe, and an outdoor courtyard. Visitors attend scheduled plays in Kannada, English, Hindi and other languages, typically staged in the evenings, and can explore the building's distinctive architecture, browse books, and attend festivals and workshops when scheduled.

Conceived by Arundhati Nag after the death of her husband, actor and director Shankar Nag in 1990, to create an inclusive space for theatre. Land was allotted on lease by the Bangalore Development Authority in JP Nagar. Designed by architect Sharukh Mistry, the theatre was inaugurated on 28 October 2004 and has since become a landmark institution for modern Indian theatre.

A leading cultural institution in Bengaluru dedicated to promoting theatre in Kannada, English, Hindi and other languages. It provides a platform for emerging and established theatre groups, hosts the annual Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival, conducts theatre education and outreach programmes, and fosters community engagement with performing arts.