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Why Runs The Abhisarika
The how, why, and when of running as a romantic pursuit.
- Dates 07 - 14 Oct
- Time 4:00pm (60 minutes)
- Venue Dancehouse - Sylvia Staehli Theatre
$25.00
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Created and Performed by: Priyanka Jain
A sudden bolt of lightning flashes across the sky, sparking desire in a maiden’s heart and off she goes to meet her lover! Wait, playback and zoom in 1000x to exactly what happened within these milliseconds. This is a forensic investigation into why the Abhisarika runs. Audiences! Let's ask the witnesses - the trees of the forest, the snakes, the forest ghouls, the lightning itself! Just like six blind men describe an elephant, each witness reveals a fragmented truth about its role in the Abhisarika’s iconography, elucidated in a song. The audience is invited to choose the sequence of motifs from the set design to hear their songs and string this performance of English spoken-word poetry and Indian dance together.
About Priyanka Jain
Priyanka Jain (born in India, based in Naarm/ Melbourne) is an artist contemporising ancient picture recitation traditions from India. Her interests combine neuroscience and microbiology with spoken-word poetry and Indian dance.
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Full: $25.00
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Concession: $20.00
You qualify for concession prices if you have one (or more) of the following: student card (full time), MEAA membership card, Carer Card, Health Care Card, Pension Card, Veteran Card, all government-issued Seniors Cards. -
Group 4+: $20.00
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Extra Applause: $40.00
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Blak Tix: $15.00
This event is offering Blak Tix, discounted tickets for First Nations audience, in acknowledgement to the traditional custodians of these lands. If this is you, choose this ticket price.
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Sessions: In Person Events
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| Date | Time | Venue | |
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Saturday, 07 October 2023 |
4:00pm |
Dancehouse - Sylvia Staehli Theatre |
Past Event |
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Saturday, 14 October 2023 |
4:00pm |
Dancehouse - Sylvia Staehli Theatre |
Past Event |
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