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| Address | Guna Kamdev Marg, Teku Kathmandu Nepal |
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| Coordinates | 27°41′52″N85°18′16″E / 27.6978676°N 85.3044044°E |
| Capacity | 130 |
| Opened | 2018 |
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| kathaghera.com | |
Kausi theater is a black box theater located in Teku, Kathmandu, Nepal. Established in 2018 by the theater collective Katha Ghera, the venue is known for promoting contemporary, experimental, and socially engaged performance in Nepal. It is among the first woman-led theater spaces in the country. [1]
Kausi theater was launched in 2018 by Katha Ghera, a Kathmandu-based theater company founded in 2015. The space was developed in response to the lack of affordable and adaptable venues for artists working in independent theater. The name "Kausi" (meaning "rooftop" in Nepali) reflects the venue's location atop a building in central Kathmandu. Initial reports highlighted Kausi theater as the first women-led theater in Kathmandu, and potentially the entire nation. [2]
Since its establishment, the theater has become a hub for young and established artists, offering space for rehearsals, performances, community dialogue, and creative experimentation.
Kausi theater follows the Black box theater model, offering a flexible performance environment with a seating capacity of approximately 130. Its compact, adaptable layout is suitable for minimalist and immersive staging, often with actors and audiences sharing the same floor level.
Kausi theater productions are typically held daily at 5:15 PM (except Tuesdays), with an additional matinee [[ show on Saturdays at 1:00 PM. Ticket prices generally range between NPR 300 to 500. Programming at Kausi includes original plays, translated works, devised performances, and productions addressing contemporary social themes.
Some of the theater’s notable productions include:
Kausi theater has contributed to expanding access to theater by providing opportunities for women artists, new writers, and marginalized voices. It collaborates with schools, NGOs, and civic groups to produce theater that raises awareness on issues such as gender equality, mental health, and civic participation. Katha Ghera's approach, including their "Playback theater" initiatives, focuses on using theater for psychological counseling and social change, often engaging with stories from marginalized communities. [12]