Nukkad Natak: The Stage is Everywhere
Event Description
Nukkad Natak is a form of street theater that delivers powerful social messages through engaging and often satirical performances. Typically performed in public spaces, it uses bold dialogue, expressive gestures, and music to captivate and educate the audience on pressing societal issues. This grassroots art form encourages community participation and raises awareness in an impactful, direct manner.
Date, Time & Venue
- Venue: SBOP/K-LAWNS
- Time: 16:30
- Date: 14/11/2025
Registration Process
- Participants must register on the official Saturnalia registration platform before the deadline.
- Participation is subject to shortlisting in case of overwhelming response (requirements will be shared if needed).
- Only shortlisted participants will be notified for further steps.
- Participants must fill out required forms and make necessary payments (for non-Thapar students).
- On-the-spot registration by the group is compulsory for slotting (for selected participants).
- Participation is open exclusively to college students with valid current-year ID cards.
- Teams must email the final team list (number of members, team leader, contact details, college name) to the POC.
- Registration Fee: ₹2000 per team
Rules and Regulations
- Duration of performance will be 30 minutes maximum including stage setup time
Eligibility
- Only currently registered college students may participate
- Cross-college teams are not allowed
- Team size: Typically 10 to 35 members
Performance Guidelines
- Teams may select their own theme, story, or script (must not be vulgar or offensive)
- The Nukkad Natak should convey a social message or address a relevant issue
- Use of abusive language or offensive words will lead to disqualification
- Allotted time must not be exceeded (point deduction if exceeded)
- Minimal props allowed (max 3–4): placards, musical instruments, bottles, flags
- No vulgar, offensive, or questionable remarks/comments
- Any language (Hindi, English, Punjabi) can be used
Judging Criteria
- Voice
- Energy
- Clarity
- Message delivered
- Acting
- Theme presented
- Script
- Originality
- Overall impact
- Direction
Awards and Prizes
- Prize Pool: 15,000/-
Point of Contact
- Prabhnoor 9815579906
- Rohan 9740351239
Terms and Conditions
- Prizes subject to adequate participation; committee may modify/withdraw prizes if participation is low
- By entering, you agree to abide by all rules above
- Judges' decisions are final. Only Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology (TIET) may alter results under extreme circumstances
- TIET reserves the right to disqualify any entry for rule violations or unsportsmanlike/disruptive conduct
- TIET may disqualify any team promoting obscenity
- TIET may cancel the competition in unforeseen circumstances
- TIET may change prize money before the final round
- In case of disputes, organizers' decisions are final and binding
- Organizers are not responsible for non-completion/non-occurrence of the event
- Organizers may cancel, reschedule, postpone, or amend the event
- Any equipment provided by TIET or associates must not be damaged; damages must be compensated by the participant/team
- Property brought by participants is their own responsibility; TIET/associates are not liable
- The number of entries determines the deadlines
- The decisions of the jury/judges are final