The Troth | Usne Kaha Tha
Synopsis
UK PREMIERE
A physical dance piece that tells a story of love, loss and sacrifice against the backdrop of the horror and conflict of World War I.
Inspired by Film Noir and the era of black and white films, The Troth/Usne Kaha Tha is a live theatre production which unfolds its poignant narrative through powerful interplay between dance, music and film.
Akademi is marking the centenaries of World War I, Indian cinema and the first Hindi short story (Usne Kaha Tha) with The Troth, a project that reveals the contribution, sacrifice and human cost of Indian soldiers to the allied war effort.
Directed and choreographed by award-winning Gary Clarke with a diverse cast of multi-lingual dancers.
Running time: approximately 1 hr (tbc)
Tickets
£18* – £10*
DISCOUNTS
£8* Under 16s
£10 Under 18s school groups
£2.50 off for over 60s and registered unemployed
£10 for Groups 6+
15% off for Members
*Discounts are subject to availability and may be removed at any time. Only valid on certain performances - terms and conditions apply.
Credits & Acknowledgments
DIRECTOR & CHOREOGRAPHER
GARY CLARKE
DRAMATURG LOU COPE
COMPOSER SHRI SRIRAM
FILM DESIGNER JOSH HAWKINS
LIGHTING DESIGNER CHARLES WEBBER
CREATIVE CONSULTANTS PROF. TRIPURARI SHARMA, PROF. ASHOK BHAGAT, AMARJIT CHANDAN, DR SANTANU DAS & JASDEEP SINGH
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Reviews
An act of remembrance, an emotionally charged piece of movement... it unfolds with poignant clarity.
The Stage
A path-breaking vision of an Indian reality interpreted in contemporary choreography.
The Asian Age
Very poignant and moving... a fitting tribute to the 60,000 soldiers from these parts who perished in the horrors of the First World War.
Asian Culture Vulture
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