Abhivyakti’s Vadodara edition to commence on Jan 17, here’s what to expect
In order to make art and culture accessible to the people of Vadodara, ‘Abhivyakti – The City Arts’, is back in the city with the third edition, scheduled from January 17 to 19, 2025.
Dance, music, and theatre performances will be presented during the third edition, with two performances presented daily.
On the first day, Neelkantan I Krishnan will present a Carnatic musical fusion “Swayam: The Voice Within” and Tushar Sharma will present a comedy drama performance titled “99 Days”.
The second day will feature Mishal Bhatia's Indian musical performance “Purushartham”, and Gopal Agarwal and Akash Vanzara’s contemporary dance with martial arts titled “Territorial”.
On the last day of the edition, Ananya Vaidh will present her experimental-modern folk theatre performance “Wahi Kahani, Phir”, followed by Sarthak Dubey’s street dance and hip-hop series performance “Basknation”.
All the performances will be held at the Alembic Art District in Vadodara and entry is free for all.
To be showcased under the theme of “Stories from the Soul”, all the performances are curated by art curators in each genre i.e. K Sumant in Music, Chirag Modi in Theatre and Mansi Modi in Dance. The mentors include celebrated names from the field of art - Rajat Dholakia (Music), Saumya Joshi (Theatre) and Kruti Mahesh (Dance).
Full schedule –
Artists | Act | Art Form | Time |
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January 17 | |||
Neelakantan I Krishnan “Swayam: The Voice Within” |
Discover Vishnu’s 10 Avatars through the fusion of Indian ragas, Western instruments, and timeless themes. | Music | 19:30 |
Tushar Sharma “99 Days” |
Exploring male friendships, fatherhood, and the emotional journey of understanding the father-son bond. | Theatre | 21:30 |
January 18 | |||
Mishal Bhatiya “Purushartham” |
Exploring men’s emotional health, societal expectations, and the importance of normalizing vulnerabilities and self-expression. | Music | 19:30 |
Gopal Agarwal & Akash Vanzara “Territorial” |
A reflection on the human impact on wildlife, urging the preservation of nature for future survival. | Dance | 21:30 |
January 19 | |||
Anannya Vaidya “Vahi Kahani, Phir” |
A collection of timeless and forgotten stories of women, blending traditional folklore with modern storytelling. | Theatre | 19:30 |
Sarthak Dubey “Busknation” |
A raw and energetic journey of streetdancers, highlighting the reality behind the spotlight and crowd interaction. | Dance | 21:30 |
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