Zig Zags to Earth

curator

  • Quasar Thakore Padamsee & Sankar Venkateswaran

“Zig Zags to Earth” is a shadow puppet play that combines the use of traditional-style shadow puppets with the use of an overhead projector. The play is a fascinating interplay of several experimental elements including narrative logic, visual language, and sound design.

Zig, a being from another planet, is sent on an intergalactic quest to find the only thing that can save his planet from danger: a miraculous liquid on Earth. On reaching Earth, he meets Dr. Anita, a scientist who vows to help him, and together they set out on this journey.

The show prompts the audience to step away from an anthropocentric view of the world, and suggests a shared kinship with all beings on Earth.

Duration: 40 minutes


CREDITS: 

Puppeteers: 
V Aarti
Ankit Ravani

Writer and Director:
V Aarti

Artwork and Design: 
Ankit Ravani

Sound Design and Execution: 
Adheep Das

The Old GMC Complex
19 Dec // 11:00 AM - 11:40 AM
19 Dec // 05:00 PM - 05:40 PM

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