Open Access Policy

Last Updated: February 2026

1. Open Access Statement

Theatre Dunia is committed to promoting free and open access to scholarly research in theatre studies, dramatic literature, and performance practices.

All published articles, research papers, dramatic texts, and reviews are made freely accessible through the official website of Theatre Dunia without subscription or access charges.

Readers may read and download published materials for personal learning and reference purposes.

2. Access and Availability

All journal contents published on the Theatre Dunia website are available in digital format (PDF) for academic visibility and knowledge dissemination.

Open access ensures wider circulation of theatre research among scholars, practitioners, students, and institutions.

3. Permitted Use

Users are permitted to:

• Read and download articles for personal study

• Cite published works with proper acknowledgment

• Share article links for academic reference

Proper citation of Theatre Dunia and the respective author is mandatory.

4. Restricted Use of Downloaded PDFs

Any PDF downloaded from the Theatre Dunia website must not be used, reproduced, distributed, or republished for:

• Independent research publication

• Commercial or business purposes

• Institutional circulation

• Printing or resale

• Digital redistribution on other platforms
  
  

without prior written permission from Theatre Dunia Editorial Authority.

Unauthorized use of downloaded materials is strictly prohibited.

5. Legal Notice

If any individual or organization uses Theatre Dunia published PDF materials without official permission for research publication, commercial activity, or business purposes, legal action may be initiated under applicable copyright and intellectual property laws.

Theatre Dunia reserves full rights to take necessary legal measures against such violations.

6. Author Rights

Authors retain moral rights over their published works.
However, distribution and reuse remain subject to Theatre Dunia’s copyright and licensing policies.

7. Repository and Archiving

Theatre Dunia may archive published content in:

• Institutional repositories

• Digital archives

• Academic indexing platforms

to ensure long-term preservation and accessibility.

8. Policy Updates

Theatre Dunia reserves the right to modify or update this Open Access Policy when required. Updated versions will be published on the official website.

9. Contact Information

For permission requests or reuse inquiries:

Editorial Office – Theatre Dunia
Rabindra Nagar Natyayudh (Publication Department)
3, West Rabindra Nagar

Kolkata – 700065, West Bengal, India

Email: theatredunia2013@gmail.com
Phone: +91 9874053622