Commissioned by the Rural Touring Dance Initiative in association with Perth Theatre Developed with the support of Creative Scotland, Dancebase, The Place, Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, Dundee & Angus College, The Work Room, Made in Scotland Touring Fund.
‘Bends and Flows’ works through the metaphors of the bend of a road and the flow of a river to show how everything we see, feel, or think is always in transformation and the potential of a material to become something else is always inherent in its being.
Curated by
Quasar Thakore Padamsee
‘Avalanche’ is a three-act play with unity of time, space, and action. The characters are referred to as Man, Woman, Old Man, and so forth. The focus lies on subdued actions and hushed speech, highlighting the oppressive atmosphere. The play is set in a mountain village, which spends nine months under the constant threat of an avalanche.
Curated by
Quasar Thakore Padamsee
Thom Pain (based on nothing) is a solo play written by Will Eno which explores the nature of human existence. Thom has been waiting in the theatre for an audience to listen to his story and actively breaks down the 4th wall when they do enter, in order to truly communicate with them.
Curated by
Quasar Thakore Padamsee
Based on the two starting points of ‘Lives of Clay’ – the stories of Parvati and the narratives of women who work in the Indian brick kiln industry – director Tim Supple and performer Vidya Thirunarayan will lead participants through an introduction to the process of dramatisation.
Facilitated by
Vidya Thirunarayan and Tim Supple
Gopal Datt is a veteran in the field of theatre. His journey in theatre started back in 1999 and he has written for several theatre performances over the years. ‘Aur Karo Theatre’ is a rendition of all the songs that he has composed for the stage over the years.
Curated by
Quasar Thakore Padamsee
Akvarious Productions presents a heartwarming slice-of-life comedy centered around Homi, an adolescent boy on a journey of self-discovery. Despite his intelligence, Homi struggles in school, earning a reputation as a troublemaker due to his unconventional behavior. Trips to the principal’s office are commonplace until a counsellor identifies his Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) as the underlying issue affecting his classroom focus.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee
Postcards from Goa is a promenade production that seeks to excavate stories that contextualize the queer experiences in Goa, and retrofit it to locations in Panjim, along a scenic and culturally resonant walking trail. The project ventures beyond conventional heritage walks, integrating queer narratives with specially curated locales, offering participants a transformative journey that unites history, location, and personal experience in an exploration of identity and place.
Curated by
Quasar Thakore Padamsee
In this workshop, we will come together to demonstrate the interconnections between melody, rhythm and theatre, and its importance, appreciation and application.
Facilitated by
Gopal Datt
07/07/07: A bright and ambitious 19-year-old steps out on a beautiful spring morning. The day only gets better as she unexpectedly meets a distinguished older gentleman who offers her a dream job. Can life get any better for Reyhaneh Jabbari? On the 7th of July, Reyhaneh starts work. Within 2 weeks she is in solitary confinement, beaten and tortured by prison authorities. What could have happened? 07/07/07 is based on the prison accounts of Reyhaneh Jabbari, and winner of the Best Ensemble Award at the Mahindra Excellence in Theatre Awards.
Curated by:
Quasar Thakore Padamsee
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