Ravana by Surya N Rao

Ravana is a multi-lingual solo dance theatre production which explores the untold story of Ravana’s eleventh head.

Presented using movement motifs from Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Thang-ta, Yakshagana, Mime and Theatre.
I was involved in this project from the script writing stage, contributing to story development, choreography, creating the multi-media design and the lighting design. This production was also designed as a dance film, which I directed and edited. The idea with the lighting design here was to create a larger-than-life portrayal while also showing the vulnerable side to this epic character. Creating different timelines and spaces to trace the evolution of the character was particularly interesting for me.

Conceptualised, Choreographed and performed by Surya N Rao

This production has travelled to several venues across India and has been presented in London, UK.

Video Excerpt : https://youtu.be/4PUeurrJUHM
Photo courtesy V B Suresh, Rajesh T K, Guru Productions