Dates:
Mon 15 Jul 2024 7:30pm
Running time: approx 60 minutes (no interval)
Age: All ages
Tickets: £15.00
Concessions: £12.50
Concessions: £12.50
About
GemArts launch Masala Festival 2024 with Pagrav Dance Company’s Aunusthan, a celebration of Neo-Classical Indian Dance and Music.
Step into a world of abstracted relationships, Interweaved complex patterns, rigorous choreography, virtuosic performance and riotous rhythms with Aunusthan.
Conceived with the intention of portraying the multi-faceted nature of kathak (North Indian, Classical dance style), Aunusthan takes the audience on a vibrant journey through infectious rhythm and dance.
Accompanied by an outstanding ensemble of live musicians and featuring a cast of talented British Asian dance artists who have trained with Pagrav Dance Company, Aunusthan also showcases the bright future of kathak in the UK. These talented performers bring their passion and creativity to every moment of the show, creating an unforgettable experience for all.
Cast and Credits
Creation & Choreography by Urja Desai Thakore
Performed by:
Dancers
Ishira Shah, Meera Patel, Mira Salat, Parbati Chaudhury, Shyam Dattani, Urja Desai Thakore and Vishesh Mehta
Musicians
Gurdain Singh Rayaat, Hiren Chate, Kaviraj Singh
and Satwinder Pal Singh
Music: Alap Desai and Atul Desai
Lighting Design: Chris Copland
Costume: Urja Desai Thakore and Abha Desai
Executive Producer: Lia Prentaki
Production Manager: Chris Copland
Sound Engineer: Nick Atkins
Lighting Technician: Chris Copland
Rehearsal Director: Avatâra Ayuso
Produced by Pagrav Dance Company.
Supported using Public Funding by Arts Council of England and Milton Keynes City Council.
GemArts award winning Masala Festival is back from 15th – 21St July celebrating a mix and blend of the finest South Asian Arts and Culture, packed full of performances, exhibitions, events, workshops, talks, pop ups and delicious Indian food in venues, places and spaces across the North East.
For full Masala Festival 2024 programme visit www.gemarts.org
Step into a world of abstracted relationships, Interweaved complex patterns, rigorous choreography, virtuosic performance and riotous rhythms with Aunusthan.
Conceived with the intention of portraying the multi-faceted nature of kathak (North Indian, Classical dance style), Aunusthan takes the audience on a vibrant journey through infectious rhythm and dance.
Accompanied by an outstanding ensemble of live musicians and featuring a cast of talented British Asian dance artists who have trained with Pagrav Dance Company, Aunusthan also showcases the bright future of kathak in the UK. These talented performers bring their passion and creativity to every moment of the show, creating an unforgettable experience for all.
Cast and Credits
Creation & Choreography by Urja Desai Thakore
Performed by:
Dancers
Ishira Shah, Meera Patel, Mira Salat, Parbati Chaudhury, Shyam Dattani, Urja Desai Thakore and Vishesh Mehta
Musicians
Gurdain Singh Rayaat, Hiren Chate, Kaviraj Singh
and Satwinder Pal Singh
Music: Alap Desai and Atul Desai
Lighting Design: Chris Copland
Costume: Urja Desai Thakore and Abha Desai
Executive Producer: Lia Prentaki
Production Manager: Chris Copland
Sound Engineer: Nick Atkins
Lighting Technician: Chris Copland
Rehearsal Director: Avatâra Ayuso
Produced by Pagrav Dance Company.
Supported using Public Funding by Arts Council of England and Milton Keynes City Council.
GemArts award winning Masala Festival is back from 15th – 21St July celebrating a mix and blend of the finest South Asian Arts and Culture, packed full of performances, exhibitions, events, workshops, talks, pop ups and delicious Indian food in venues, places and spaces across the North East.
For full Masala Festival 2024 programme visit www.gemarts.org
