Held at one of Bengaluru's best-known venues, the week-long, theme-based Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival offers a smorgasbord of Indian and, often, international plays. Apart from the carefully curated performances, the proceedings include seminars, discussions and workshops.
Performances in secondary spaces at the venue as well as across the city complement the productions on the main stage. More than 250 shows have been staged for over 50,000 audience members across the Ranga Shankara Theatre Festival's 15 editions.
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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.
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 Delhi and Udyan Express from Mumbai, which covers many major cities in between.
3. By Road: The city 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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1. The weather in Bengaluru is between moderately hot and pleasant in October, with temperatures ranging from 19°C-28°C. Carry denim, cotton and linen clothes.
2. A sturdy water bottle, if the festival has refillable water stations and the venue allows bottles to be taken inside.
3. Comfortable footwear. Sneakers (a perfect option if it’s not likely to rain) or boots (but make sure they are worn in).
4. COVID packs: Hand sanitiser, extra masks and a copy of your vaccination certificate are things you should keep handy.


