At the close of its 19th revolution around the sun, Prayas tautoko’d South Asians in performance arts in TΔmaki Makaurau across multiple disciplines. Our Tiffin Box featured works by 21 artists, bringing 11 different pieces to the stage β the multiplicity of voices is what excited us the most.
Featured Line Up
- Kautilya by Aayat Dance Co β A pure Kathak presentation blending expressive Natya with rhythmic Nritya
- Surprise by Shekinah Jacob β An ode to self-acceptance and embracing one’s imperfections
- Potions for Marital Bliss by Porvi Fomra
- Ocean Waves Carry Me Home by Serena Mani β Poetry exploring identity, heartbreak, acceptance, and healing
- Wicked AMA by Namrata Mankame-Shanbhag β A no-holds-barred session with a Wicked Witch. Directed by Sananda Chatterjee
- Amma by Gemishka Chetty β Powerful poetry tinged with conflicting flavours
- Udaan by SAYEE & Karen Plimmer β Bengali songs and dance featuring Sheetul Bisnauthsing
- The Hottest 6 by Marzia Solarian
- Complicated by Jayshri Ratnam β A playful parody exploring her journey as a Fijian Indian New Zealander
- Aroha by Natasha Trilokekar, Narme Deva & Ahalya Sathiyaselvan β Three Bharatanatyam dancers exploring what it means to be Tauiwi in Aotearoa, inspired by Dr Hinemoa Elder’s book
- Manpreet Singh Real Estate by Aman Bajaj & Tim Booth β A satirical tale critiquing Aotearoa’s obsession with home ownership