Theatre spaces lift the curtains in Bengaluru, but with caution Updated: Updated: COVID-19 precautions in place; performers have to rehearse with physical distancing Share Article AAA COVID-19 precautions in place; performers have to rehearse with physical distancing The new year has brought good news for Bengaluru’s theatre community, which was mostly dormant in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The city’s prominent theatre spaces, including Ranga Shankara and Jagriti, have resumed, albeit with caution. Alliance Française de Bangalore (AFB) reopened on January 2 with Theatre For Change’s stage production of renowned playwright Safdar Hashmi’s works. The cultural centre has announced a discount in the rent for its auditorium for cultural events, including theatrical productions.