Amateur Theatre Society

Golaghat Amateur Theatre Society was established in the year 1895 to fulfil the vision of a group of philanthropists led by Late Joy Chandra Maitra and others to perform as a centre for and uplift dramatic and cultural activities in the state particularly in Golaghat area. The permanent theatre hall of the society popularly known as “Amateur Theatre Hall” located at the heart of district headquarter town of Golaghat is one of the oldest stature of its kind in the state of Assam. The history of Amateur Theatre Hall itself speaks about the glory it shouldered over its last 117 years of eventful existence. It has got proud privilege of nurturing & creating many great personalities/artists of the state in the fields of drama, cenema, music, art & culture etc. who have not only raised its name & fame high but also recognised it as their Alma-Mater.