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Max Mueller Bhavan | India Chennai

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7:00 PM

HER

A Theatre-Dance Peice|The resilient flower

  • Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Auditorium, Chennai

  • English
  • All are welcome

the resilient flower ©Goethe-Institut Chennai

"Her" is a captivating theatre-dance piece that merges the timeless depth of Bharatanatyam with contemporary theatrical aesthetics. It tells the story of a generous woman who embarks on an extraordinary journey to protect the hope for a better future for herself and her unborn child. Inspired by Bertolt Brecht's The Good Person of Setzuan, the performance explores the complex notions of good and bad, highlighting the struggle to remain virtuous in a world where goodness is often exploited.

The stage features two musicians representing divine figures, positioned above the scene, who play original compositions and interact dynamically with the protagonist. A mysterious, masculine narrator guides the audience through her story. The music and choreography are entirely original, as are the English dialogues and Tamil song lyrics, lending a distinctive and authentic voice to the production.

This unique meeting of Indian dance and Western theatre offers an immersive, thought-provoking experience, inviting audiences to reflect deeply on the fragile balance between morality, survival, and hope. 

Cast and Credits
Performer: Lucrezia Maniscotti
Vocal: Divya Nayar
Mridangam and percussions: Sarvesh Karthick
Script co-writing: Sriram Ananthashankar
Mentor & supervision: Mavin Khoo
Choreographic inputs: Renjith & Vijna
Tamil Lyrics: Prof. Raghuraman Sethuraman
Music compositions: Brindha Manickavasakan, Divya Nayar
Music arrangements: Sarvesh Karthick recorded at Swaraksharam Studios
Assistants: Bagya Vivekanandhan Bhavna Rao, Brinda Balaji
Production: Kac - Kerala Arts and Craft Village

Special Thanks to Aegis Art Innovations, Sāraswatham Foundation and Ashwin Subramaniyam