The Unheard Voices Of Women In ANWESHA – The Quest

Arts — By 88DB Knowledge on July 31, 2012 11:01 am

After a successful collaboration with ODC/Dance (USA) in June and July 2012, Singapore dance company, Maya Dance Theatre, presents their latest project, “ANWESHA-The Quest”. An Asian contemporary dance production, ANWESHA will be presented from 03-04 August in Singapore.

Anwesha The Quest ANWESHA – The Quest is a performance piece that delves into the uneasy psyche of oppressed women. Centred on Sita, the heroine in the legendary tale of Ramayana, ANWESHA promises to be an unforgettable journey into the tortured depths of a shackled inner world that is seeking redress, reclamation and ultimately reconciliation. Audiences will be exposed to an unsettling and unexplored world through the language of dance.

With Asian contemporary dance influences by Indonesian dance choreographer, Eko Supriyanto, and Classical Indian dance (Bharatha Natyam) from artistic director, Kavitha Krishnan, ANWESHA explores new heights in narrative movement. The collaboration also features music by renowned music composer and ethnomusicologist, Dr. Rahayu Supanggah from Indonesia, who has composed music for Robert Wilson’s I La Galigo, Ong Keng Seng’s Lear Dreaming and Opera Jawa.

Singapore audiences are in for a treat as ANWESH – The Quest debuts in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, as part of its Southeast Asia Tour:

17 July 2012- Yayasan Bagong Kussudiardja, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

27-28 July 2012- Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (In collaboration), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

03-04 August 2012- Goodman Arts Centre Black Box (Blk M), Singapore*

* Tickets (excluding administration fees) are at SGD 30 (Adults) & SGD 26 (Concession). Available from all SISTIC outlets. (www.sistic.com.sg or contact SISTIC Hotline at +65 6348 5555)