The Ramayana – story by Emily Hennessey, music by Sheema Mukherjee

The Ramayana – story by Emily Hennessey, music by Sheema Mukherjee

Deep in the forest, Rama & Sita live in exile – eyes watch their every move, and the universe shimmers with illusion.

Epic comic strip meets ancient Indian myth as storyteller Emily Hennessey and virtuoso sitar player Sheema Mukherjee conjure up the vivid, wild and beguiling world of the Ramayana, shot through with bitter rivalry, wild battles, love, loyalty, and cosmic monkeys.

When his wife is kidnapped by a ten headed demon king and Rama lies helpless on the battlefield, it’s time for Sita’s little-known story to unfold. Expect the unexpected…

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Tickets: £13
Suitable for: adults 14+
Running time: 50mins + 50mins, plus interval (120mins total)
Site opens: 6pm Starts: 7.30pm

Content warning: This performance may contain descriptions of violence, threat of sexual violence, kidnap, and beheading contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative, archetype and metaphor.