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Volume 16 . Issue 73
Sanichari has lost the ability to cry. How then, can she take on the job of a professional mourner?
Rudali - the Mourner is the story of Sanichari who has been surrounded by misfortune all her life. She is numb to misery - even the death of her beloved son doesn’t bring any tears…soon her daughter in law abandons her to become a whore.
While Sanichari is left with very little hope, she suddenly comes across a long lost friend who brings a new energy and purpose to her life
Rudali - the Mourner, the new English play from Prayas is a compelling, yet highly entertaining social drama. We take you to Tohri village in India where lower caste women are hired to wail upon the death of rich upper-caste males. While they beat their breasts in public, the family of the dead retain their upper caste dignity with silence.
Come to Tohri and meet a host of lively characters –the caring and conniving neighbours, a long lost friend, the comic village priest, ruthless landlords, brazen prostitutes and a wickedly endearing old nag. Together they weave a story of friendship, treachery, greed, lust and duplicity and of course the unusual ‘business’ of Rudali.
Jointly directed by Amit Ohdedar, Prayas and Margaret Mary Hollins, TAPAC, Rudali-The Mourner will showcase Indian folk music with a live orchestra, colourful dances and a vibrant village carnival.
Rudali- The Mourner, based on a story by Mahasweta Devi, will be staged at TAPAC, 100 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland from May 18 to 27, 2012
Bookings open now at www.tapac.org.nz or visit www.prayas.co.nz
Sanichari has lost the ability to cry. How then, can she take on the job of a professional mourner? Rudali - the Mourner is the story of Sanichari who has been surrounded by misfortune all her life. She is numb to misery - even the death of her beloved son doesn’t bring any tears…soon her...
Sanichari has lost the ability to cry. How then, can she take on the job of a professional mourner?
Rudali - the Mourner is the story of Sanichari who has been surrounded by misfortune all her life. She is numb to misery - even the death of her beloved son doesn’t bring any tears…soon her daughter in law abandons her to become a whore.
While Sanichari is left with very little hope, she suddenly comes across a long lost friend who brings a new energy and purpose to her life
Rudali - the Mourner, the new English play from Prayas is a compelling, yet highly entertaining social drama. We take you to Tohri village in India where lower caste women are hired to wail upon the death of rich upper-caste males. While they beat their breasts in public, the family of the dead retain their upper caste dignity with silence.
Come to Tohri and meet a host of lively characters –the caring and conniving neighbours, a long lost friend, the comic village priest, ruthless landlords, brazen prostitutes and a wickedly endearing old nag. Together they weave a story of friendship, treachery, greed, lust and duplicity and of course the unusual ‘business’ of Rudali.
Jointly directed by Amit Ohdedar, Prayas and Margaret Mary Hollins, TAPAC, Rudali-The Mourner will showcase Indian folk music with a live orchestra, colourful dances and a vibrant village carnival.
Rudali- The Mourner, based on a story by Mahasweta Devi, will be staged at TAPAC, 100 Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland from May 18 to 27, 2012
Bookings open now at www.tapac.org.nz or visit www.prayas.co.nz
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