What Draupadi Said to Penelope

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Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus (spoken word, artist(s) of colour)

  • Venue 524
    LifeCare Centre - George Young Hall
  • 19:30
  • Aug 24-27
  • 1 hour
  • Suitability: 12+ (Guideline)
  • Country: United Kingdom - Scotland
  • Group: TaalTales
  • Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes
  • Accessibility:
    Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
    May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 1 year
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Description

In the dead of night, as Penelope unravels the shroud she is weaving, a nocturnal wind blows through her chambers, bringing her the stories of women from the Mahabharata – tales of choice, gender, oppression and violence. At times Penelope hears of them, at others she becomes one with them, in a retelling that disrupts the traditional narrative of men. This is a transnational feminist creative project, embedded in literature, feminist scholarship and poetry. The pieces are accompanied by musicians combining classical and contemporary styles, and embedded in Indian classical contemporary dance and movement.

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General venue access

  • Wheelchair Accessible Toilets
  • Accessible entry: The space is situated on the ground floor off the main reception area beside toilets.

    • Wheelchair access type: Level Access

  • Stairs: Information not supplied

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