For eleven years, Nautanki theatre has brought South Asian performing arts to the Australian stage. This year, the festival celebrates theatre in Urdu, Hindi, and other languages, alongside South Asian dance and storytelling traditions, creating a vibrant space for culture, creativity, and connection.
Speaking to SBS Urdu, Rima Gilani, who is associated with Nautanki theatre explained that one of her organization's primary objectives is to share South Asian stories within the Australian mainstream theatre stage.
Discussing the 'Parra Mela,' she noted that this literary event, originally launched eleven years ago as the South Asian Theatre Festival, is being presented this year under the name 'Parra Mela.'
Highlighting the festival's activities, Rima Gilani mentioned that, alongside traditional theatre, the program includes South Asian dance performances and a women's *mushaira* .
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