Science takes centre stage as students bring ideas alive through theatre

Thrissur Science and theatre came together on stage at the Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi Hall in Thrissur on Wednesday as students showcased the power of drama to communicate scientific ideas at the 2026-27 Kerala School Science Drama Competition. Organised by the General Education department, the competition was inaugurated by Rajan J. Pallan, MLA.

Thrissur district panchayat president Mary Thomas presided over the function, while Mayfi Delson, chairperson of the Corporation’s Education Standing Committee, was the chief guest. In his inaugural address, Mr. Pallan said theatre could make complex scientific concepts accessible to the public while nurturing scientific curiosity among students and young people.

He recalled the significant role played by theatre in Keralam’s renaissance movements and in creating social awareness. The growth of science had helped society understand the truth behind several superstitions that had long prevailed, he said, stressing the importance of using creative platforms to promote scientific thinking. District panchayat vice-president T.K.