Launched in 2006 and organised by Ranga Shankara under its AHA! Theatre for Children wing, AHA! International Theatre for Children is a week-long festival in Bengaluru that annually showcases national and international productions for young audiences in June and July. Every alternate year, it’s also staged in Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. A range of productions for different ages, from two years onwards, have been presented at the festival. For the Indian section, there has been a special focus on bringing folk forms that the young should watch. Past editions of the festival have showcased plays from New Delhi, Germany, Korea and Switzerland, along with in-productions by Ranga Shankara.
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How to Reach Bengaluru
1. By Air: You can reach Bengaluru via air at Bengaluru International Airport, which is located at a distance of 40 km from the city. Discover affordable flights to Bengaluru on IndiGo.
2. By Rail: Bengaluru Railway Station is located in the heart of the city. Various trains from all over India come to Bengaluru, including the Mysore Express from Chennai, Karnataka Express from New Delhi and Udyan Express from Mumbai, which cover many major cities in between.
3. By Road: Bengaluru is connected to various other cities via major national highways. Buses from neighbouring states run on a regular basis to Bengaluru, and Bengaluru Bus Stand also runs various buses to major cities in south India.
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How to Reach Ranga Shankara, JP Nagar
By Metro:
Nearest Metro Station: RV Road Metro Station (Green Line)
Distance to Venue: ~1.2 km (5-min auto ride or 15-min walk).
Note: No direct metro connectivity; last-mile travel via auto/taxi required.
By Bus
Nearest Bus Stops:
JP Nagar 2nd Phase Bus Stop (100m walk) – Routes: 500E, 500K, 500R.
5th Phase Bus Stop (500m walk) – Routes: 248, 249.
From Majestic: Take 500-series buses to JP Nagar.
By Auto/Taxi
From MG Road: ~8 km (25–30 min via Hosur Road).
From Majestic: ~10 km (30–35 min via Kanakapura Road).
From Koramangala: ~7 km (20–25 min via Sarakki Signal).
Ride Apps: Ola, Uber, or Rapido (auto fares: ~₹80–150 within 5 km).
By Personal Vehicle:
Parking: Limited street parking (free but crowded during shows).
Tip: Arrive 30 mins early for weekend shows.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-friendly entrance and seating (confirm in advance at programming@rangashankara.in)
1. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations and the venue allows bottles to be taken inside.
2. Comfortable footwear. Sneakers or boots (but make sure they are worn in).
3. Layer garments: The auditorium can get cold, so it is good to have a sweater or a scarf.
4. Carry a small bag, if you want to go home with goodies (books from the bookshop or snacks from the cafe)
8th Cross II Phase
J. P. Nagar Bengaluru 560078 Karnataka
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