Neel Banerjee is an intercultural theatre practitioner based in Sydney, Australia. An emerging creative leader in Western Sydney, Neel was born and raised in India and now resides on Dharug land as a proud first-generation settler. His work spans cultural development, audience engagement, community capacity building, education, and training, all rooted in the transformative power of live theatre.

Working extensively with culturally and linguistically diverse actors, creatives, and audiences, Neel’s creative process merges the personal and political with ritualistic and physical theatre. His approach to theatre development emphasises collaboration and interrelation, fostering meaningful connections across cultures and communities.

As the driving force behind Nautanki Theatre Co., Neel has, over the past decade, established a powerful platform validating the South Asian diasporic experience in Australia. His leadership has brought untold stories to the stage while championing South Asian theatre aesthetics and their role in addressing community issues.