St Xavier’s College, Kolkata Hosts Theaxav Theatrical Marvel!

The campus of St Xavier’s College (Autonomous), Kolkata, burst into life as students convened to herald the long awaited return of Theaxav after a five-year hiatus.

Hosted by the Xaverian Theatrical Society, this year’s theme, Still We Rise, reclaimed its esteemed position on the cultural calendar, spotlighting the boundless talent and ingenuity of St Xavier’s College’s brightest young thespians alongside select talents from across Kolkata’s collegiate landscape.

March 4, 2024 marked a transformation of the Father Depelchin Auditorium and Xavier Hall into veritable crucibles of artistic expression. The stage was set ablaze with a diverse array of performances across four inter-college and two intra-college competitive theatrical events.

A highlight of the day was the panel discussion, Theatre: Resistance or Entertainment, featuring Rupdraprasad Sengupta and Goutam Halder, moderated by Agnijeet Sen, offering profound insights into the essence of the dramatic arts.

The festival’s inauguration, graced by Vice Principal Professor Bertram Da Silva, underscored the pivotal role of theatre in shaping history and nurturing a passion for the dramatic arts among students. Darpan, the stage play event, judged by actor Surangana Bandyopadhyay, showcased an eclectic tapestry of narratives, with teams like Uchhingre from Scottish Church College and Enact from Bhawanipur Education Society College, leaving an indelible mark with their innovative storytelling.

Tarang, the radio play competition, assessed by Sayan Bhattacharyya, breathed life into characters through captivating intonations, while Shor, the intercollege street play event, electrified Xavier Hall under the discerning eye of Sharanya Dey.