Devadasi – A dancer’s journey from the temple to the streets
This production was written, produced, choreographed and performed by Aarti. This production takes a look at the life of a Devadasi named Deva. With English spoken dialogue, dance and music, this production shows us a glimpse into the life of Deva. As part of her MA, Aarti has subsequently written a prequel and a sequel towards the creation of a trilogy. This will be available for booking from March 2019.
She performed this work a total of 14 times in South Africa as well as once in Mauritius:
- The Barn Theatre, Port Elizabeth Opera House
- The Arts Theatre, East London
- Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, Mauritius
- WITS Theatre, Johanessburg
- Joseph Stone Theatre, Cape Town
- Ikwezi Lokuba Hall, Mthatha
- Community Hall, Mauritius
- Grahamstown National Arts Festival
- Lenasia Soccer Stadium, Johanessburg
Marlene Pieterse, Principal of Stageworld Theatre School, Port Elizabeth
“Such a powerful look at the life of these young ladies and the Indian culture. Being informed prevents misconceptions.”
Vasanthi Padday, an arts patron.
“Please convey our heartiest congratulations to Aarti on a superb display of her talent!!”
Sunday Times Extra, 29 September 2013
“…Devadasi was moving and enlightening… There was not a dry eye in the audience. Narotam is a new kid on the block, but she is going to make her mark.”
Vinodji Kumar Sharma, Consul-General of India, Durban who was the Guest of Honour at the debut performance of Devadasi on 12 April 2013.
“…this show left me speechless…”
Ms Amita Shaw, Director of the Indira Gandhi Centre for Indian Culture, Mauritius
“…you were like a whiff of fresh air…”
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