ABOUT DRAGON ROSE
Stories That Feel
Like Your Own Life
The Dragon Rose Project creates meaningful storytelling experiences that connect people through authentic narratives. From intimate community-led performances to large-scale theatrical productions, we believe in the power of stories to spark reflection, foster dialogue, and create lasting human connections.
Our work invites audiences to engage with stories that resonate beyond the stage. Whether through moments of joy, introspection, empathy, or shared memory, each experience is designed to leave people with a deeper understanding of themselves, others, and the world around them.
Rooted in real events, lived experiences, and artistic integrity, The Dragon Rose Project has spent over a decade creating both community-driven initiatives and ambitious productions across India. Guided by the vision of founder Devika Shahani, our work spans commemorative performances, original theatre, cultural programming, and large-scale productions that bring meaningful stories to diverse audiences.
"The Dragon Rose Project tells the stories we live — building community through honest, human narratives."
FOUNDER & PRODUCER
FOUNDER'S NOTE
On Culture, Community & Creating
I started The Dragon Rose Project, inspired by my mentor Daisaku Ikeda, who believed in the power of Culture. I loved being a performer, but as I grew, I realized that the process of building teams who can create the magic was exciting and powerful.
As my own vision evolves and changes and grows, I really want the company to create and develop many pieces of dance, music, theatre and eventually film, that will leave a lasting impact, and help us build a border-free world through the power of what only human beings can do.
The power of culture.
Devika Shahani
FOUNDER & PRODUCER - THE DRAGON ROSE PROJECT
WHAT WE CREATE
Our Programmes
Theatre Productions
Full-scale theatrical productions bringing compelling stories to life on stage.
Workshops
Experiential and educational workshops bringing the tools of theatre to students, professionals, and community members of all ages.
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Musical Theatre
Mumbai Star — a landmark dance-musical celebrating the spirit of Mumbai. Originally commissioned by the Min-On Concert Association, Tokyo, Japan.
Community Engagement
Partnering with NGOs, schools, and cultural bodies for commemorative and community experiences — including 26/11 memorial programmes.
Independent Projects
Original works such as aum—a Kathak-contemporary meditation on existence—and other boundary-pushing independent productions.
Process Discussions & Events
Behind-the-curtain conversations, panels, and events celebrating the art-making process and the human stories behind each production.
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FEATURED PRODCUTIONS
Our Work on Stage
Mumbai Star
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A dance musical about dreams, friendship & Mumbai's relentless spirit.
aum
A meditation on life's rhythm - where movement becomes philosophy
A Few Good Men
Justice. Duty. Truth. At what cost?
To create intimate storytelling experiences that build community through emotionally authentic narratives.
What We Do
VISION
To become a cultural platform that consistently brings people together through stories that reflect lived reality.
PURPOSE
To humanise experience and create connection in an increasingly fragmented world