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PANCHA-Flowers Don’t Bloom All the Time (2018)

August 2018 (Venue – Centre 42, Singapore)

Home is considered a secure haven, but sometimes its security and trust are breached by those who are meant to protect! Darkness dwells in the form of Shame, Guilt, Trauma, Inner turmoil and Helplessness when we are violated by the ones we love and trust.

Support the violated. Unleash their voices to break the cycle of pain!

Flowers Don’t Bloom all the time explored the stories of survivors of violence against women and children perpetuated in their own homes!

Set through a journey of dance theatre and music, artistic director, Kavitha Krishnan, and Maya Dance Theatre, exposed the unflinching stigma and complexities brought upon by the survivors who live in constant trauma and fear.

A talented and perceptive team of artists delve into the unspoken realities of this dark abyss often left unexplored and unresolved.

Cast

Artistic Director and Concept Choreographer: Kavitha Krishnan
Producer: Imran Manaff
Dramaturg: Jeremiah Choy
Music Director & Composer: Kailin Yong
Choreographers: Shahrin Johry & Danang Pamungkas (Solo, Indonesia)
Collaborators: SA Trio, Neil Chua, Akshara Thiru, Govin Tan & Premela Balakrishnan
Dancers: Shahrin Johry, Eva Tey, Subastian Tan, Danang Pamungkas, Dewi Galuh & Quin Kusumo
Lighting Designer: Alberta Wileo
Visual Arts Exhibition: Supported by MSF, Singapore and SCWO
Film Feature (Anatomy of Violence by Deepa Mehata): Supported by Canadian Embassy for Singapore

Video Trailer

Media

SG Magazine: https://sg.asia-city.com/arts/news/dance-sexual-violence-survivors
Popspoken.com: http://popspoken.com/arts/2018/07/pancha-flowers-dont-bloom-all-the-time
The Straits Times: https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/arts/empathy-for-sexual-assault-survivors
Bakchormeeboy.com: https://bakchormeeboy.com/2018/08/18/review-pancha-flowers-dont-bloom-all-the-time-by-maya-dance-theatre/