Shumang Lila of Manipur, a traditional Manipuri theatre form, serves as the perfect example of how Cultural performances can be a reflection of the wider society and also hence a subtle carrier of history. The world of theatre is also a world of possibilities. The post colonial Manipuri society is vividly presented in Shumang Lila’s journey, be it the tussle between modernity and tradition, the dynamics of religious world, the delicate relationship within the family, the upheaval in the political world, commercialization and commodification due to influence of outside world, possibility of different sexualities and the influx of advanced technologies. If it serves as the medium of entertainment it also is the space for self analysis and thought process.