Archive · 22 Aug 2026
META 2027 Opens Entries for 22nd Mahindra Theatre Awards
META is a major festival that celebrates theatre in India.
Organizers have opened applications for its 2027 edition.
The festival will take place in New Delhi from March 11 to 17, 2027.
Plays in many Indian languages and styles can apply.
To qualify, a play must have been performed in India during the stated eligibility period.
Judges will choose 10 productions to perform at the festival.
These productions will compete for awards in 13 categories.
The festival also gives a Lifetime Achievement Award to important theatre practitioners.
Entries are open for the 22nd Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards, or META 2027.
The festival will run from March 11 to 17, 2027, in New Delhi.
Eligible plays must have been performed in India between January 1, 2022, and January 15, 2027.
Ten shortlisted productions will compete before a jury across 13 award categories.
Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2027, through the official META website.
- Who
- The Mahindra Group and Teamwork Arts are organizing META 2027 for theatre practitioners and productions in India.
- What
- The 22nd Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards has opened entries for its 2027 festival and competition.
- When
- The festival will be held from March 11 to 17, 2027; the submission deadline is January 15, 2027.
- Where
- The festival will take place at Kamani Auditorium and Shri Ram Centre in New Delhi.
- Why
- META aims to recognize outstanding theatrical productions and creative talent while showcasing the diversity of Indian theatre.
- Festival
- 22nd edition of the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards (META)
- Festival dates
- March 11–17, 2027
- Venues
- Kamani Auditorium and Shri Ram Centre, New Delhi
- Submission deadline
- January 15, 2027
- Eligibility
- Plays performed in India between January 1, 2022, and January 15, 2027
- Shortlisted productions
- Ten productions will be staged before a jury
- Award categories
- 13 categories, including Best Production, Best Director, acting, design, script and ensemble awards