Street theatre in India is a well established ancient art form despite the proliferation of modern means of  entertainment and communication,  street theatre continues to flourish in India.  Street theatre as a  channel of  communication has for centuries been propagating reforms by highlighting social,  economic and political issues present in the society.

Unlike in the olden days,  its performance is no longer restricted to villages or small localities of the city.  Today small groups of performers including students,  would stage performances to mobilise  public opinion or to help, create or  raise  awareness over a  particular public importance.

Themes on substance abuse,  AIDS awareness and domestic violence are some of the areas highlighted by contemporary street  theatre  troupe,  Unlike in regular drama street  drama employ very little props and  images. The human body becomes the main tool in which choreography,  mime,  dialogues,  songs  and slogans  are  extensively used.

Street theatre is one of the most intimate media. Its appeal is to the emotions leading to quick psychological impact on audiences.  By  being local and live they  also are able to establish not only direct contact with the audience,  but  by being cost-effective  and flexible they are popular among all age groups