Play Ball
- Main Information
Play Ball, a triple bill of classical Indian dance by leading choreographer Nina Rajarani MBE, featuring live music written and composed by Y Yadavan.
Conceptualised and choreographed by award-winning dancer and artistic director Nina Rajarani MBE, with original music scores composed, directed and sung by Y Yadavan.
Capturing the spirit of modern life through love, football and the workplace, an all-female cast of dancers takes you on a captivating journey, from poignant to playful to powerful.
Kadala... Is it Love? What are the ingredients necessary to play ball in a relationship when loyalty and fidelity are questionable?
Bend It... Let’s play ball! A fun-filled ensemble piece about the beautiful game, featuring rhythm and rivalry with complex footwork and vibrant energy.
Quick! Set in the fast-paced corporate world, this powerful piece captures cut-throat competition. Will business associates play ball and close the deal? This piece won Nina the 2006 Place Prize, Europe’s largest choreographic competition.
Production credits:
Concept, Choreography and Artistic Direction: Nina Rajarani MBE
Music Composition, Lyrics and Direction: Y Yadavan
Film / Projection Design: Satu Tuomisto and Gaurav Singh Nijjer / Nikhil Bansal
Lighting Design and Technical Management: Chris Cuthbert @acquismedia
Graphic Design: Pritpal Ajimal
“Poetry in motion."
“The highlight was the deeply moving vocals, composed and sung faultlessly by Y Yadavan.”
“A truly thrilling and emotional edge.”