NT Connections: The Ramayana Reset
by Ayeesha Menon, with choreography by Hofesh ShechterThe Ramayana Reset is about Zara, a young teenage woman who has a decision to make…
To like or not to like… the latest Instagram post by her friendship group… a post about the new girl, who happens to be Zara’s best friend from primary school. It’s a dilemma and all she has to help her decide is a book.
However, this is no ordinary book, it is the Ramayana, the epic story of Sita and Ram which is a traditional South Asian story, fundamental to the Hindu faith, dating back to 2,500 years ago. This is an epic adventure story featuring gods, demons, queens, sorcery, a giant half-monkey half-man taller than the tallest mountain, and a 10-headed evil tyrant. This is a piece of dance drama, using movement inspired by the award-winning and internationally renowned choreographer, Hofesh Shechter. This is a BIG story that fills the stage with action – there are fires, battles, trials and weapons powerful enough to end the universe. But most importantly of all there is love….and loyalty?
Content Warning: Please note that this performance contains strobe lighting.