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Desi Panto: Cinderella Gets a Bhangra Makeover
13 Oct
Summary
- A Desi pantomime brings bhangra beats and magic to Cinderella.
- The show reflects British South Asian audiences on stage.
- Actors aim to reach audiences seeing themselves represented.
A unique Desi pantomime, reimagining the classic Cinderella story with "bhangra beats, colour and magic," is currently touring England. The production aims to provide representation for British South Asian audiences on traditional theatre stages.
Sonya Venugopal, the actress portraying the title character Surinder, expressed that the show is groundbreaking in its ability to connect with diverse audiences. She stated it feels like a significant step in reaching people who may not typically see themselves reflected in such performances.
Artistic director Pravesh Kumar emphasized the show's significance, noting the infrequent opportunity for British South Asian actors and narratives to take centre stage in England. He highlighted the mixed audiences, which include both new British South Asian theatregoers and traditional panto fans, all enjoying the vibrant production.
