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Sat, 23 MayBelligerent sibling duo present their group's zero show - medium to fast, melodic and noisy electro pop. Languages: Hindi, English, Punjabi | For ages 18+
Sun, 24 MayA group of first-time and returning performers take the stage with a set of short plays - the result of a few rehearsals and the thrill of sharing them live. For ages 18+
Fri, 29 MayTwo performances by the Bargad Theatre Fellowship cohort - sharing stories shaped through five months of ensemble work, mentorship, and creative exploration. | For ages 18+

Meepao - choreographed by Surjit Nongmeikapam
Part of the Friends of Oddbird Festival 2025 lineup, this ensemble from Manipur used minimal, ritualistic movements to create a synchronistic dance, offering a message of harmony, coexistence and diversity.
13 September 2025
Meepao was a contemporary dance performance from Manipur that transformed simple steps into a shared ritual. Dancers orbited a central bamboo, carving out their own paths while moving together in rhythm, accompanied by music. Rooted in the reality of Manipur’s many cultures and contested identities, the work became a living metaphor for harmony: distinct bodies negotiating space without disruption, sustaining balance through repetition and relation.
Photo credit: Akshita Doley
Choreography and concept: Surjit Nongmeikapam
Performers: Surjit Nongmeikapam, Senjam Hemjit (Tombi), Yanglem Luckyson, Sumeet Sagolsem
Music: Heisnam Shantanu Singh
Lights: Surjit Nongmeikapam
Costumes: Yengkokpam Purnima
Commissioned by Nachom Arts Foundation and Prakriti Foundation.