Svarana of Tanga
Books on the Rise • 19 July • 11am–5pm
inspired by HELEN OF TROY
written by SUDHA BHUCHAR directed by VICKY MORAN
Discover the story of Helen of Troy in a brand new light, performed as a sound installation in the heart of Richmond.
Prompted by some ‘theatre people’ coming to the community centre that she visits regularly, a woman who has migrated from India to the UK via Tanzania recalls her life story and reflects on her present life in Richmond, her marriage, and the ageing process. A fictional monologue inspired by the members of Multicultural Richmond, voice as a sound installation by the author, and interspersed with live recordings from the writer and facilitator’s encounters with the group’s participants.
Multicultural Richmond promotes a thriving, integrated and inclusive multicultural community in Richmond upon Thames and surrounding boroughs. They build community cohesion and celebrate cultural and ethnic diversity, helping people from minority ethnic backgrounds to flourish.
