Tagore's Dance Drama: Valmiki Pratibha 

Sun 30 Aug | 6pm | Tickets £12 (£7) | Theatre | All ages 

Nrityakunj, a South Asian dance, drama and arts company based in Manchester are proud to announce their upcoming show VALMIKI PRATIBHA, with music and lyrics by Rabindranath Tagore and directed by Mitali Dev.

The operetta, written by Nobel Laureate Indian polymath Tagore, hails the transformation of the great sage Valmiki, who eventually wrote the Indian epic Ramayana. Valmiki-Pratibha was written on Tagore's return from England and one can enjoy the musical influences of the west in the composition of the music. The production celebrates humanity and positive human values against cruelty and unkindness.

Using a range of Indian folk to classical dance styles combined with drama and original music and design Valmiki Pratibha promises to be an uplifting family show.

Following acclaimed performances in Stockport, London and Liverpool, the company bring their dazzling version of this classic Tagore operetta to the stage of mac Birmingham.  The entire cast are all young British-Asians from across the UK.