Arun Kumar Singh

Arun Kumar Singh

Arun Kumar Singh is a performance maker and writer. A Master’s degree holder in Performing Arts (theatre arts) from the University of Hyderabad, his work explores the themes of identity, language and being in Indian cultural context. 

Arun’s repertoire includes notable plays such as ‘Aarambh’ (Selected for the National Micro Drama Festival), ‘Singrauli Files’, ‘Birtha Mauthews’, ‘’Supposed to be a Joke’ has captivated audiences in prestigious venues across India. His translation and adaptation projects, like Dario Fo’s ‘A Woman Alone’, Marsha Norman’s ‘Night, Mother’ and La Farce de maître Pathelin showcase his versatility and commitment to bringing diverse narratives to the forefront of contemporary theatre in India.

A writer by heart, his short stories deal with the dynamics of language and memory. His Hindi story ‘Khargosh’ won a prize at the National Level and was published in half-yearly Hindi literary magazine - Pakshdhar’s July-December 2023 issue. Recently, his article on Habib Tanvir was published by Rang Sanvad, Bhopal.