New Delhi, Jan 27 (NationPress) The Brazilian theatre production Passado Presente Zenturo is poised for its international launch at the 25th Bharat Rang Mahotsav, with performances scheduled in Bengaluru on February 5 and in New Delhi on February 7, as confirmed by an official on Tuesday.

The production will subsequently grace the 5th GITIS FEST in Russia in April, according to the same official.

Inspired by Marcha para Zenturo from esteemed Brazilian playwright Grace Passô and Anton Chekhov’s Three Sisters, Passado Presente Zenturo intricately weaves Brazilian and global theatrical elements, delving into themes of time, memory, and shared experiences.

This production showcases the vibrancy and artistic prowess of Brazilian student theatre on an international scale, as noted in the official statement.

As part of the Bharat Rang Mahotsav—one of the globe's most esteemed international theatre festivals organized by India’s National School of Drama, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India—this production will take the stage twice next month, according to the same statement.

Moreover, Passado Presente Zenturo will represent Brazil at the 5th GITIS FEST in Moscow, set for April 2026, further enhancing its international footprint and fostering cultural exchange with global theatre entities.

The production has garnered acclaim in Brazil, following a comprehensive national tour in 2024 and a dedicated season at TUSP Theatre (Teatro da Universidade de Sao Paulo) in 2025, where it received praise for its ensemble performance, innovative staging, and contemporary reinterpretation of classic and modern narratives.

Directed by Andre Haidamus, Passado Presente Zenturo features a talented cast of ten actors. The creative team includes Camila Andrade (lighting design) and Cassio Gondim (sound and video design), whose contributions are pivotal in crafting the production’s immersive theatrical language, as highlighted in the statement.

With upcoming performances in India and Russia, Passado Presente Zenturo represents a significant achievement for Brazilian theatre, affirming its potential for dialogue, experimentation, and international collaboration.

This Brazilian theatre event coincides with India’s commitment to cultural exchange, leveraging its soft power as a strategic and economic multiplier.

Organizations such as the ICCR, the External Publicity Division of the foreign ministry, the Indian Trade Promotion Organisation, and three national academies—the Sangeet Natak Akademi, Sahitya Akademi, and Lalit Kala Akademi—are actively promoting India’s soft power to the world in a meaningful way.