Exploring Gender Beyond Binaries

Trikāyā journeys into one of the most compelling and layered narratives from the Mahabharata, drawing from the story of Brihannala, the form assumed by Arjuna the archer during his final year of exile. Cursed by the apsara Urvashi, Arjuna takes on a transgender form and becomes a dance instructor to Princess Uttara. The work explores transformation, embodiment, and the fluidity of identity.

Rooted in the vocabulary of Odissi, a form shaped by both feminine histories and male lineages, the performance reveals how movement can hold and express identities beyond rigid binaries.

Artistic Credits:
Choreographer and Performer - Bijayini Satpathy

Music composition and Vocals - Bindhumalini Narayanaswamy

Mardala - Sibasankar Satapathy

Flute - Srinibas Satapathy

Lighting Design - Deepa Dharmadhikari

Dramaturgy - Poorna Swamy

Managed by - Shreya Nagarajan Singh Arts Development Consultancy (SNS)

Schedule:

June 16 | 15:00 - ABHYĀSA workshop

June 17 | 19:00 - In Conversation with Bijayini Satpathy and Bindhumalini Narayanaswamy

June 20 | 15:00 - Open Rehearsal

June 25 | 19:00 - Premiere

June 26 | 19:00 - Show 02

June 27 | 19:00 - Show 03

June 28 | 19:00 - Show 04

G5A produces and co-creates interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary work that is bold, experimental, and just.

In Residence, a production series, creates space for practitioners to explore their craft, form, and expression to consistently and rigorously refine their practice. Each production is hosted over an extended duration at the warehouse, enabling work that is multidisciplinary and grounded in traditional and contemporary performance methods.

Please note:

1) Limited seating is available.

2) Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

3) No late entries will be allowed. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time of the programme.

4) When attending a programme at the G5A Warehouse, attendees agree to be photographed, videographed, or recorded for promotional use by organisers through both print and electronic media channels.

5) Please note that the information in the schedule is subject to change in case of unforeseen events.

6) We request you to bring warm clothes, as it gets chilly inside the black box due to temperature control requirements for technical purposes.

7) Food, beverages, and water are strictly prohibited inside the black box. Please do not carry them in your bags either.

8) Student Passes are non-transferable and strictly for students aged 21 and below. A valid college ID is mandatory for entry. Failure to present a valid ID will result in denial of entry.