Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Andhra Pradesh Funds Gurajada Theatre Training Camps
The Andhra Pradesh government has set aside Rs 20 lakh for theatre training camps.
The camps will run during 2026-27.
They will teach people about acting in plays, writing and directing them, makeup, and theatre technology.
There will be classes for children and young people.
The government plans to work with theatre groups, universities and other organisations.
Minister Kandula Durgesh said the training can help artists get ready for theatre festivals.
The programme is named after Telugu playwright and poet Gurajada Venkata Apparao.
Durgesh also said live performances should be preserved even as technology changes.
The Andhra Pradesh government sanctioned Rs 20 lakh for special theatre training camps in 2026-27.
The camps will be conducted under the Gurajada Theatre Training programme, with government orders issued as GO RT No. 1933.
Training will cover children’s and youth theatre, playwriting, direction, makeup and technical theatre skills.
The camps will work with eligible theatre groups, councils, organisations, universities and other partners under a public-private partnership model.
Minister Kandula Durgesh said the programme aims to strengthen theatre and help artists prepare for festivals.
- Who
- The Andhra Pradesh government, with cinematography minister Kandula Durgesh announcing the programme.
- What
- Rs 20 lakh has been sanctioned for special theatre training camps under the Gurajada Theatre Training programme.
- When
- The camps are planned for 2026-27; Durgesh made the announcement on Monday.
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To strengthen theatre, develop artistic and technical skills, encourage youth participation and help preserve performing arts.
- Funding
- Rs 20 lakh
- Programme
- Gurajada Theatre Training
- Period
- 2026-27
- Government order
- GO RT No. 1933
- Delivery model
- Public-private partnership with eligible theatre and educational partners
- Training topics
- Children’s theatre, youth theatre, playwriting, direction, makeup and technical aspects of theatre
- Namesake
- The programme commemorates the 164th birth anniversary of Gurajada Venkata Apparao