Company Theatre
Class 6 · Arts
4 ideas in Class 6 Arts, explained in plain words, with games and quizzes to practise.
Company Theatre Idea
Part of: Theatre companies
Company theatres were professional artist teams of the 1700s to 1900s. Kolkata troupes began in the 1700s; large self-sufficient families toured together all their lives.
Why it matters. Teams sustained theatre. Shared life staged shows.
Try it in two minutes
- Name the centuries.
- Name two staff roles.
- Describe touring life.
Try at home. List one touring team.
Parsi Pioneers
Part of: Theatre companies
Parsi companies of Bombay toured India from the 1850s to 1930s. The first staged Rustam tales in 1853; over twenty groups filled Mumbai by 1860 and proscenium style spread to three states.
Why it matters. Pioneers carried plays. Travel spread theatre.
Try it in two minutes
- Name the first company.
- Name the first play.
- Trace the spread.
Try at home. Map one touring route.
Famous Companies
Part of: Theatre companies
Surabhi began in 1885 with Keechaka Vadha and still stages magic feats after 138 years. Karnataka Mandali rose in 1874 Gadag; Gubbi, the most famous, cast women first and launched stars.
Why it matters. Legends lasted centuries. Hits filled halls.
Try it in two minutes
- Name two companies.
- Name two plays.
- Spot one record.
Try at home. Retell one company tale.
Decline and Today
Part of: Theatre companies
Company theatres declined after Independence: weak finances, cinema novelty, unhealthy humour and easy hobby stages. Professional troupes still stage quality shows with new science and tech.
Why it matters. Change challenges art. Quality keeps stages alive.
Try it in two minutes
- Name two decline causes.
- Name the turning point.
- Spot today's hope.
Try at home. Compare old and new stages.
What your child will practise
- Company Theatre Idea: Desert Quest (Flip and Match)
- Company Theatre Idea: Ocean Quick Fire (Quick Fire)
- Decline and Today: Mission Control Quest (Collect the Answer)
- Famous Companies: Time Travel Quest (Match It Up)
- Parsi Pioneers: Ocean Puzzle (Clue Puzzle)
- Quiz: Company Theatre Idea (8 questions)
- Quiz: Decline and Today (8 questions)
- Quiz: Famous Companies (8 questions)
- Quiz: Parsi Pioneers (8 questions)