Our Vision
To share the rich stories of South Asian culture — with a special focus on Indian heritage with wider Australian audiences, fostering appreciation, understanding, and celebration of diverse traditions through the power of theatre
Our Mission
We aim to create an inclusive and collaborative space that nurtures talent, develops skills, and empowers theatre artists. By engaging with artists across cultures and backgrounds, we strive to produce meaningful performances that reflect both the Indian experience and the multicultural fabric of Australia.
Our Story
The Great Indian Theatre Company (TGITC) is a Perth-based independent theatre collective dedicated to bringing powerful, multicultural stories to Australian stages. Founded in 2022, TGITC collaborates with artists from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to explore themes rooted in identity, heritage, and community connection.
Our Founder and Artistic Director: Sreekanth Gopalakrishnan
As Artistic Director, Sreekanth Gopalakrishnan leads the creative vision for The Great Indian Theatre Company (TGITC).
Raised in Kerala, India—a region rich in classical and folk performance traditions—Sreekanth began his theatre journey in school and college festivals, political street performances, and local productions. After migrating to Perth in 2014, he returned to the stage through community theatre, gradually finding his voice as a playwright, director, and actor.
As an artist of South Asian descent, Sreekanth recognised early on that casting and storytelling opportunities were limited—many mainstream productions in Western Australia remain traditionally Western-focused in both content and casting, often not reflecting the vibrant multicultural makeup of our society. While change is slowly happening, he believes the first step is to bring diverse stories to the stage.
TGITC was born out of this conviction—to give voice to multicultural narratives, particularly those rooted in South Asian heritage. Sreekanth is passionate about showcasing the richness of Indian theatrical traditions, music, costumes, and dramaturgy to broader audiences. His vision is to bridge cultural gaps and foster appreciation, understanding, and dialogue through storytelling.
Sreekanth continues to champion lesser-known narratives and cultural perspectives, ensuring that TGITC’s work remains historically grounded, socially relevant, and artistically bold.
Membership at the Great Indian theatre company
At the Great Indian Theatre Company, we view membership as a reflection of a shared creative journey and collective commitment — not a status to be applied for, but a connection built through collaboration.
Membership naturally evolves through active involvement in a production, whether as part of the cast or behind the scenes with the creative and technical teams. It is our way of honoring those who contribute their time, talent, and spirit to bringing stories to life.
There are no annual membership fees. Instead, individuals become honorary lifetime members once they have been part of a production — a gesture that represents not just appreciation, but a desire to stay connected and grow together as a community.
The lifetime membership model reflects our belief that theatre is not just a one-time project, but an ongoing relationship. It allows members to remain part of the evolving story of the company, regardless of how often they participate in future productions.
Membership remains active unless a person chooses to step away or is unable to uphold the values and code of conduct that guide our work.
At its heart, our company is a community — built on trust, creativity, and the shared love of theatre.
Join the TGITC Community
At The Great Indian Theatre Company, we believe that theatre is for everyone — not just those on stage, but also those who support, explore, and grow with it behind the scenes and in the audience.
The TGITC Community is an open and welcoming space for anyone who shares a passion for storytelling, performance, and cultural exchange. Whether you’re new to theatre or a seasoned enthusiast, there are many ways to get involved:
- Attend or participate in our theatre workshops
- Take part in script readings or creative labs
- Volunteer at events or express your interest in any area of production or outreach
And even if you don’t wish to actively participate, but simply want to follow our journey, cheer us on, or stay connected — you’re still very much part of the TGITC family.
To stay in the loop and support our work, we invite you to follow and like us on Facebook and Instagram. Your presence, encouragement, and engagement help keep the spirit of community theatre alive and thriving.
Let’s tell great stories, together.