Tiatr line-up this Easter 2026

The Easter season ushers in new tiatr releases, with audiences eagerly anticipating the return of their favourite directors, actors and singers to the Konkani stage.

Although the October tiatr releases concluded with the start of the 40-day Lent season, fans still enjoyed a few special Lenten shows, offering both entertainment and a chance for spiritual renewal.

A handful of Lenten shows staged across Goa, in both villages and cities, included Fr Doel Dias’ Provadi, Calado de Verna’s Govai, Willy Silveira’s Final Order, John Miranda’s Jezu Sonvsaracho Uzvadd, and Lenoy Gomendes’ Kiteak Tunvem Mhaka Sanddlai?

Some Lenten shows easily surpassed 20 performances, with Fr Doel Dias’ Provadi celebrating its silver jubilee. Lenoy Gomendes’ Kiteak Tunvem Mhaka Sanddlai? marked 21 shows, with continuous presentations across several parishes.

WHAT’S IN STORE

This Easter season, a dozen new tiatrs are set to release from renowned Konkani stage directors, who anticipate more shows in villages than in cities, thanks to the numerous village feasts following the Easter celebrations.

New releases this Easter season, running from April to the end of May, include Roseferns’ 108^th production Tuji Girestkai Tuka, followed by Prince Jacob’s 78^th tiatr Dev Dita Tednam. Comedian Sally will stage Tujem Tum Poi, while comedian Joyel will present Agostinho’s Budhvont Jaki.

Francis de Tuem will stage his 11^th production Kel’lea Mapan Bhog, while Menino de Bandar will present his tiatr Soglleank Lisanv. Comedian Ambe will stage Rup, and Saby de Divar will present Dudhachea Dobeant.

Other new Easter releases include Kissan de Chinchinim’s tiatr Tumi Fuddem Vochat, followed by Aleixin de Morjim’s Game Changer, Myran Travasso’s Tum Aslo Tor, and Selvin de Siolim’s He Ghaie Pekoieat.

Some tiatrs released earlier will be re-released this Easter season, including Pascoal de Chicalim’s Khobro, Dominic Carvalho’s Bhorvanso Amkam Fottoina, John D’Silva’s Paktte, comedian Rizton’s Dhuv Tuji Rogot Mhojem, and comedian Richard’s Suno Zogoddtat Xezarim Murgott’tat.

SAME OLD WINE

It is unfortunate that only a few tiatr directors are making efforts to think outside the box and offer something different to audiences, with most productions continuing to revolve around family-centric themes.

Are tiatr directors not capable of thinking creatively and presenting something different on stage — productions that audiences can engage with and take meaningful insights from? Or is there a reluctance to move beyond familiar themes?

Or, will they continue staging tiatrs in villages and cities merely for returns, without striving for greater creative value? Shouldn’t loyal audiences receive meaningful content for the money they spend on tickets?

There is an urgent need for introspection, and it is high time tiatr directors think beyond the conventional to offer fresh, innovative content instead of the same old themes in plots, songs, and comedy. Meaningful change is essential for preserving Goa’s rich Konkani tiatr tradition for future generations.