Pune: The eighth edition of the annual international conference of the Indian Society for Theatre Research will have luminaries from theatre, like actor Mohan Agashe and playwrights Satish Alekar and Sadanand More, speaking on various aspects of theatre.

The theme of the conference, which will be held at the Foundation for Liberal and Management Education (FLAME) in Lavale from February 9 to 11, is ‘Indian Theatre and Pedagogy: National and International Perspective’.

The conclave has been organised in collaboration with the International Federation of Theatre Research. Around 112 abstracts (research papers) will be presented in the general conference and research scholars’ forum, both part of the conference.

Around 100 delegates are expected to participate from various Indian states as well as from UK, Germany, the US and Canada. These include representatives from theatre, music, dance and classroom teachers in these disciplines.

“The objective is to help communication between participants and seek a dialogue on the contemporary expressions required in theatre training and pedagogy,” said Prasad Vanarase, dean of the FLAME School of Performing Arts, at a press conference on Wednesday.
The conference proceedings will be held from 9 am to 5.30 pm, followed by performance of plays like ‘Hawalaat, ‘Bade Bhaisahab’ and ‘Ladi Najariya’.