Featuring: Hetain Patel, Asmita Lawrence, Praful Ladwa, Louise Clements,

Produced in partnership with Lakeside, NAAC and Manushi
IMAGE: LOUISE CLEMENTS

Guest Choreographers: Shane Shambhu & Bisakha Sarker The hidden stories of the greatest love affair of all time are brought to life with a modern twist through a Kathak dance drama by UK based Manushi Dance Company. Kathak is an Indian Classical dance characterised by story telling, ankle bells, ‘chakkars’ (pirouettes) and the vitality of the footwork which weaves percussive rhythms.

The Taj Mahal is an inspiring place that takes us back to the Mogul period during the 16th century. A white marble tomb built in 1631-48 in Agra, seat of the Mugal Empire as a tribute to a beautiful woman and as a monument for enduring love, by Shah Jehan for his wife Mumtaz Mahal. The Mogul period is best known for its Hindustani and Persian music influence in North India and Kathak dances were a great favourite among the kings. This production explores the timeless relationship between Shah Jehan and his wife Mumtaz Mahal, from the moment they met to the present day.