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Fire has destroyed our homes and our lives in unimaginable ways; and yet, in every moment of hope or prayer, we light a candle.
A spellbinding solo performance by renowned Bharatanatyam dancer Mythili Prakash.
Theatre Royal Brighton
Mon 5 May - Tue 6 May 2025
New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
Mon and Tue at 19:30
We rise and rest in movement around the most undeniable thing in the world - the Sun; And yet, what prompts every moment forward in life, is the Flame burning unseen within us.
'Hugely skilled and technically exact, Prakash made the stage into a realm of forms, feelings and ideas.’- The Guardian
'In the transfixing solo “Jwala: Rising Flame,” Ms. Prakash invokes the image of fire and its behaviour: how it moves, what it means, what it gives and takes from us. Her warmth and brightness as a performer suit the theme'- The New York Times
Created in in the wake of personal loss, Jwala explores fire as a symbol of loss, hope, life and death. As destructive as it is vulnerable and illuminating, the flame embodies the contradictions and complexity of humanity. Alongside the instinct to embody the rage, violence, marginalization and hypocrisy of our extremely divisive world, sits the desire to reconnect with the things that unite humanity.
Prakash's practice focuses on the creation of work that reflects and challenges contradictions in social values through mythology and cultural practices, particularly those centering around femininity. Using the language and aesthetics of Bharatanatyam (classical Indian Dance), rooted in beauty, harmony, and upliftment, has required a re-imagining and re-framing of form and performance.
In Jwala, Prakash addresses a personal story with the awareness that love, loss, release, and hope reach beyond the bounds of cultural narrative and need no translation.
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New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
Brighton Rail Station
The Box Office is open for 90 minutes prior to the performance commencing. See 'What's On' section for performance times
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Theatre Royal Brighton has entertained audiences for over 217 years. This Grade II* listed building is one of the oldest theatres in the country and continues to delight audiences with pre and post West End shows.
Theatre Royal Brighton
Mon 5 May - Tue 6 May 2025
New Road, Brighton, BN1 1SD
Mon and Tue at 19:30
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