The theatre personalities of Sikkim people created an elaborate dais of theatre that not only catered to the local audience but also the entertainment of the neighbouring states. The people of Sikkim are warm, simple and friendly with a nature gaiety; the theatre personalities of Sikkim are no exception and their nature is well reflected in their plays.
Most of the plays of Sikkim revolve round their customs and rituals that are diverse and ethnic. The theatre personalities of Sikkim perform in open space without any technical aid. The natural show of these theatre personalities of Sikkim has won the hearts of the audiences, since its inception. The `Lepchas, children of the forest, the `Bhutias` and the `Nepalese` form the primary audience of the theatre personalities of Sikkim.
All the theatre personalities of Sikkim perform live in perfect harmony of folk music and dance. The culture, ethos, and traditions have formed a composite genre in Sikkim theatre. Most of the theatre personalities of Sikkim perform plays in Nepali. The state`s cultural life is closely related to Tibetan religious and aesthetic traditions that are followed by the theatre personalities of Sikkim in their plays. The theatre personalities of Sikkim are in great demand during the 2-day Phanglhapsol festival, when masked plays are performed in honour of Kanchenjunga, presiding deity and the mountain.
The theatre personalities of Sikkim find their expressions in their performance, which can speak the unspoken language of the serene nature of the region. Knotted woollen carpets with the dominating dragon emblem, and eight auspicious signs; wood carvings, Lepcha handlooms in traditional designs and rich colours for clothes, bags, linen and accessories; leather jackets and handbags, articles of homemade paper are often used by the theatre personalities of Sikkim to support their play content. The female theatre personalities of Sikkim often wear the Sikkimese dragon jewellery.
