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  • Irshad 2026
    Irshad 2026
    Fri, 29 May
    Two performances by the Bargad Theatre Fellowship cohort - sharing stories shaped through five months of ensemble work, mentorship, and creative exploration. | For ages 18+
  • Sound Reasons: Live Improvised Session
    Sound Reasons: Live Improvised Session
    Sat, 06 Jun
    A completely improvised, live ambient performance blending cello, guitar, and electronics. Artists Ish S and Saskia Rao de Haas mix classical and contemporary sounds into a living, unpredictable sonic experience. For ages 16+
  • Failing Up with Pranshu Shrimali
    Failing Up with Pranshu Shrimali
    Sat, 13 Jun
    Spread over 2 days, Failing Up is a low-pressure, high-play space where messing up is celebrated and failure becomes fuel. | Facilitated by Pranshu Shrimali | For ages 18+

Double Bill: Rush Hour and NH7

A contemporary dance double bill creating moving images with bodies which reflect the current imagination of the changing landscape of India.

10 October 2016

In Rush Hour, Manju Sharma looks at urban transport as a metaphor for a chaotic and cramped society, where bodies are constantly in the race to ensure a space for themselves. Amidst this anxiety, there is also a humour in monotony. She captures these monotones, palpitations and longings with the idea of bodies in constant motion. NH7 is a piece of work that is deeply driven by the phenomenon of immigration of the rural population to urban spaces in search of a ‘better life’ and ‘reality’. The piece depicts the intricate, confused, rapid urbanisation of India. It vividly captures the mad need to build, demolish, and re-imagine the city. It explores how people, workers, and individuals are caught in this mayhem and maze of bricks, bridges, construction sites and dust.

Performers: Rajan Rathore, Kunal Sood & Manju Sharma

Music by: Rajan Rathore & Priya Sen | NH7: Performers: Amaresha Kempanna, Deepak Kurki Shivaswamy

Music: Abhijeet Tambe, Manu Shrivastava

Choreographer: Deepak Kurki Shivaswamy

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