Akademi's Pravaas (2023) - trailer

Pravaas is a promenade performance inspired by the climate migration of people from the Sundarbans across India and Bangladesh. Themes of loss and hope, community and people, landscapes and shelter, refugees and livelihoods explored through the beauty and poignancy of South Asian dance forms and classical Carnatic vocals. Choreography by Vidya Patel, Artistic Direction by Suba Subramaniam, featuring dance artists Aishani Ghosh, Mithun Gill, Shree Savani and vocal artist Swati Seshadri.

Sundarbans is the world’s largest contiguous mangrove forest supporting approximately 4.37 million people. Due to climate change and rising sea levels, islands and homes are disappearing and the local’s way of life and making a living is under serious threat.

Pravaas is presented by Akademi, has been supported by Without Walls and commissioned by Norfolk & Norwich Festival and Brighton Festival.

Supported by 101 Creation Space and through public funding by Arts Council England. With thanks to Inside Out Dorset. The R&D for Pravaas was supported by Blueprint: Without Walls R&D Investment Fund.

Cello and Dilruba artist: Sarah Moody
Music/sound Artists: Matt Olden and Kathy Hinde
Designer: Martin Lines
Creative Consultant: Claire Raftery
Audio Description: Maryam Shakiba
Costume: Rahemur Rehman
Producer: Lia Prentaki
Production Manager: Chris Burr
Sound Technician: Ezra Gray

Video: Justin Jones
Art: Brian Hartley
Press: The Space inBetween