Is the Nepali theatre scene short of playwrights?

Experts discuss the challenges and opportunities facing playwrights in Nepal’s theatre landscape.

The issue of whether Nepali theatre is facing a shortage of playwrights has emerged as a key topic in discussions about the current state of performing arts in Nepal. Back in the time when there was no proper space dedicated to theatre in Nepal, classical playwrights like Balakrishna Sama, Gopal Prasad Rimal, Bhimnidhi Tiwari, Vijaya Malla, and Govind Gothale worked hard to lay the foundation of modern drama and performance in Nepal.