ANANT was initiated in 1989 by Dr. Ashish Ghosh - writer, director, singer, actor, teacher and a well-known name in children's theatre. Registered as An Association for Nascent Art and Natural Theatre, the group committed itself to creating in children's theatre a space for wide and rich exposure, capacity enhancement, self learning & realization, and a platform for self expression.

The children's repertory produced many acclaimed plays over the years- Raja Ki Khoj, Alibaba & 40 Chor, Teene Netra, Gadbad Jhala, Kisse, Daon Pench, Khel Khel Me, Nanha Nakalchi, Adventure - all productions unique in their simplicity of presentation, elements of fun and spontaneity; almost like a child playing their nascent and natural drama.

Since 1999, the management and running of the group was taken over by a group of youths - fresh college students consisting of the first batch of the ANANT repertory. The group has been particularly active since then with the realization that the unique space and platform that we had created for children needed to be extended to the youth.

From the beginning ANANT has been conscious of the need to include within this space the disadvantaged - mentally, physically, economically & socially; for raising issues of their concern and for creatively responding to their reality. A major section of our work is in this sphere.

Today ANANT is run entirely by the youth striving to create a niche and a platform to represent children and youth from every walk of life.