Beyond the Boundaries: Shilpee Theatre Group’s Historic Europe Tour 2025

A 40-day cultural odyssey transforming theatre into bridges between Nepal and Europe

Keywords: Shilpee Theatre Group, Nepal theatre Europe tour 2025, cultural exchange, Lost and Found play, Theatre of the Oppressed workshop

The Crazy Journey: 40 Days, 3 Countries, 2 Life-Changing Plays

Eight theatre artists from Nepal just packed their bags for the cultural adventure of a lifetime. Shilpee Theatre Group  Nepal’s most badass social theatre company – is hitting Europe for a 40-day tour that’s going to change how Europeans think about Asian storytelling.

The Numbers That Matter:

• 12 performances across Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.
• 6 hands-on workshops teaching “Theatre of the Oppressed”.
• 18+ years of changing minds through theatre in Nepal.
• 700+ artists trained in Nepal and abroad.

Two Plays That Pack a Punch

“Lost & Found” – When Buddha Meets Modern Feminism

After Successful staged in Kathmandu  for more than 2 weeks from 17 May to 7 June . Now the play is ready to be staged in major festival of europe .

“Lost & Found” is a play that focuses on women’s rights in Nepal, particularly around the issue of citizenship. While recent legal reforms have slightly progressed, there is still no fully equal provision that allows a Nepali mother alone to confer citizenship to her child on the same terms as a father. The play highlights this ongoing inequality through two parallel narratives: one modern and one mythological. The mythological storyline reimagines the legend of Buddha Gautama through a gender-conscious lens. The play is performed in Nepali and accompanied by English subtitles.

Note : Play Will Have Subtitle in English and German Both Language.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0QCbuk40Zo

“River Sore” – No Words, All Feels

“River Sore” is a nonverbal play that follows the journey of three rivers born in the Himalayas, symbolizing a stage of life childhood, youth, adulthood, and old age. As they flow toward the ocean, they encounter barriers both natural and man-made that prevent them from completing their journey. Alongside the rivers’ struggle, the play reveals the silent suffering of animals and ecosystems that depend on these lifelines.

Why it’s genius: In a world obsessed with words, sometimes the most powerful stories are silent.

The Workshop Magic: Learn Theatre That Changes Lives

Yubaraj Ghimire (the mastermind behind it all) is teaching “Theatre of the Oppressed” workshops in each city. This isn’t academic theory – it’s hands-on learning from someone who’s used theatre to spark change across 77 districts in Nepal.

What you’ll learn:

• How to use theatre for social activism
• Community engagement techniques that actually work
• Breaking barriers through interactive games
• The art of hope and inclusion

Who should come: Anyone who believes art can change the world (and wants to learn how).

The European Adventure: Where & When

🇩🇪 Germany (July 12-26)

• Freiburg → Cologne → Wiesbaden → Mainz → Frankfurt
• 5 cities, countless minds blown

🇩🇰 Denmark (July 29 & August 14)

• Copenhagen → Odense
• Nordic audiences meet Himalayan stories

🇸🇪 Sweden (August 6-10)

• Gothenburg → Stockholm
• Scandinavian finale

The Team Will Return Back to Nepal in Aug 17

Full Travel Iternary Link : Shilpee Europe Tour 2025

Why This Tour is Historic

This isn’t just another cultural exchange. It’s proof that authentic stories from the Global South deserve European stages, with support from the European Union recognizing the value of this cultural bridge.

The real story: A theatre group that started in 2006 with a dream of using art for social change has now made it to European stages. That’s not just success – that’s revolution.

What they’re bringing:

• Stories Europe has never heard
• Theatre techniques that build communities
• 18 years of proven social impact
• The belief that art knows no borders

The People Behind the Magic

Yubaraj Ghimire – Playwright/Director

Pabitra Khadka – Actress

Sumit Bhandari – Actor

Govinda Oli – Actor

Suhana Acharya – Actress

Rabin Pariyar – Light Operator

Sushila Bishwakarma – Music Operator

Anup Timilsina  – Sound & Multimedia Designer

Beside This The Backbone of all the Production Who Made this success are listed below

Cast

On Stage:
Bhumi: Pabitra Khadka
Sagar: Sumit Bhandari
Waitress: Suhana Acharya
Waiter: Govind Oli

On Screen:
Rahul Sahani, Rameshwor Pandey

Production Credits:
Poster Design: Sachin Yogal Shrestha

Music & Sound Design: Dev Neupane, Anup Timilsina

Music Operator: Sushila Bishwokarma

Set Designer: Anup Baral

Set Constructors: Dhan Raj Sunar, Rabin Pariyar, Govinda Oli, Prem Chand Paandey

Light Designer: Barun Kar

Light Operators: Prem Chand Paandey, Rabin Pariyar

Costume Designers: Dhan Raj Sunar, Pabitra Khadka

Props Manager: Dhan Raj Sunar

Stage Manager: Dhan Raj Sunar

Production Controller: Kumar Ale

Marketing Manager: Rupesh Kumar Sah

Accountant: Himanta Rana Magar

Café Team: Sanskriti Rai, Kabita Rai

Kitchen In-charge: Rewa Bhattarai
English Translation: Bansri Pandey
Multimedia Design: Dev Neupane
Videographer: Jeevan Ale
Visual Editing and Animation: Niraj Chaudhary
Special Thanks: Kripa Bajracharya, Manhang Lawoti, Mani K Rai, Mithlesh Thakur

Why You Should Care (And How to Be Part of It)

If you’re in Europe: This is your chance to experience theatre that’s never been on European stages. Stories from the roof of the world, told by people who’ve used art to change their communities.

If you’re anywhere else: Follow this tour. It’s proof that great stories find their way to the stages they deserve, no matter where they start.

Want in?

• Performances: Contact local venues for tickets
• Workshops: Limited spots, early booking recommended
• Follow online: Watch this space for updates and behind-the-scenes content

The European Alliance: Partners in Cultural Exchange

This isn’t a solo journey—it’s a collaborative symphony involving passionate organizations across Europe:

🏛️ Festival Partners:

• International Theater Festival Sommerwerft
• Protagon eV Frankfurt
• EasyStreet eV Freiburg

🎨 Cultural Collaborators:

• Theatre Academy Cologne
• Siddhartha eV Wiesbaden
• Theater Mienenspiel Mainz
• The Comedy School Copenhagen

🌍 Community Builders:

• Promoting Cultural Diversity – State Center for Political Education Rhineland-Palatinate
• Little Wolves eV Mainz
• Anita Fricker (Clown Theatre)

The Invitation: Beyond the Boundaries

As Shilpee Theatre Group prepares to embark on this remarkable journey, they extend an invitation to all who believe that art can transcend borders, stories can build bridges, and theatre can create the change we wish to see in the world.

This isn’t just a tour—it’s a movement. A movement toward a world where authentic voices are heard, where diverse stories are celebrated, and where the boundaries between “us” and “them” dissolve in the shared human experience of storytelling.

The stage is set. The stories are ready. The boundaries are waiting to be crossed.

Will you join them on this extraordinary journey beyond the boundaries?

The Bottom Line

Eight artists from Nepal are about to show Europe what happens when you combine ancient wisdom with modern activism, traditional storytelling with contemporary urgency, and local voices with universal themes.

This isn’t just a tour. It’s a statement: Great theatre doesn’t need a passport, and powerful stories will always find their audience.

Europe, get ready to see Nepal outside the Nepal

Want tickets, workshop spots, or just to follow this incredible journey? Contact local organizers or follow #BeyondTheBoundaries #ShilpeeEuropeTour2025