About Yours truly Theatre

Yours Truly Theatre is a pioneering Bangalore-based theatre company that has been creating transformative experiences since its inception in 2003. Founded on the belief that theatre is not just performance but dialogue, we specialize in interactive, improvisational, and participatory theatre forms that bring stories to life and empower audiences to become part of the narrative.

Our Vision 
To use theatre as a catalyst for dialogue, empathy, and transformation, making both stage and life more inclusive, expressive, and humane. 

Our Ethos
Life Unscripted: Every performance is spontaneous and unique, co-created with the audience.
Stories that Matter: Real voices and real experiences are at the heart of our work.
Theatre for Change: Beyond entertainment, our theatre seeks to educate, empower, and inspire action.
What Sets Us Apart
Pioneers of 10+ interactive Diverse Formats of theatre :
Through theatre lab Yours truly theatre devised new formats of theatre like Complete the Story, Mushaira theatre, Black Rainbow Project, Kannada Kavya Nataka chilume, Bhasha Sangam. 
Also specializes in international interactive theatre formats like  Playback Theatre, Forum Theatre, Body Theatre, and Improv.

Applied Theatre: 
Through our Life Unscripted wing we’ve partnered with global leaders like Sony, Cisco, LinkedIn, Mercedes, and Goldman Sachs across India & Europe. 
 
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ducation: Collaborations with IISc, ISB, IITs, and IIMs to make learning experiential.
S
ocial Impact: 40+ free performances each year in shelters, hospitals, rural spaces, and prisons.
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nnovative Productions: Original plays & learge scale theatre productions have included Sputnik moment, Its not you, its me, Mid summer nights dream, Hastag Vengance, Common Man Ver2.0, Bhagwan Dhundoo. 
Global Stage: Yours truly theatren is located in Bangalore, India & in Netherlands & offers international workshops, performances & collaboation. Yours truly theatre has been invited has performed across many international festivals across Edinburgh, London, Berlin, Zurich, Paris, Milan, and The Hague.

Let there be more theatre onstage and less drama in life - 
Nandini Rao - Co founder, Yours truly theatre

Non Judgemental & Safe Space

At the heart of Yours Truly Theatre is a commitment to building spaces where people feel completely safe to be themselves. We believe that creative expression thrives in environments free from judgment or fear. Whether you're a first-time participant or a seasoned performer, you're met with empathy, openness, and encouragement. This is a space where mistakes are welcomed as part of the process, vulnerability is valued, and every voice is heard without bias or comparison. We cultivate trust and respect, enabling true collaboration and honest expression.

Non Competitive - No Auditions

We do theatre differently. At Yours Truly Theatre, there are no auditions, no competition for roles, and no traditional hierarchy. We believe everyone has something unique to offer, and that the most powerful performances come from authenticity, not selection. Our process invites people from all walks of life—regardless of background or training—to participate fully. By removing competition, we nurture cooperation, shared growth, and deep ensemble work. The focus is not on being the ‘best,’ but on being present, connected, and real.

Taking theatre to people !

Theatre should not be confined to stages or elite spaces. We are passionate about bringing theatre to where people are—on the streets, in schools, corporate settings, local communities, cafés, and even living rooms. Our work is rooted in the belief that theatre belongs to everyone. Whether its performing for children at non profit ir  an interactive play in a classroom, we aim to make theatre a tool for dialogue, healing, and change. By going beyond conventional boundaries, we make performance a shared, accessible, and relevant experience.