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The Ramayana

The Ramayana
The Crick Crack Club presents THE RAMAYANA Performance storytelling by Emily Hennessey.Music by Sheema Mukherjee Deep in the forest, Rama & Sita live in exile - eyes watch their every move, and the universe shimmers with illusion. Epic love story meets ancient Indian myth, as storyteller Emily Hennessey and virtuoso sitar player Sheema Mukherjee conjure up the vivid, wild and beguiling world of the Ramayana, shot through with bitter rivalry, wild battles, love, loyalty, and cosmic monkeys. When his wife is kidnapped by a ten headed demon king and Rama lies helpless on the battlefield, its time for Sitas little-known story to unfold. Expect the unexpected... exhilarating, evocative, vital' ★★★★Theatre Bubble outstanding★★★★ The Latest RUNNING TIME: 50mins + 50mins + interval (120mins total) CONTENT: This performance contains descriptions of and reference to violence, threat of sexual violence, kidnap, and beheading contextualised within a paradigm of mythic narrative, archetype and metaphor. AGE: for adults (14+) INFORMATION Running time: 120mins plus interval WRAP UP WARM! Bring a cushion & wear sensible shoes. A torch will also come in handy... Suitable for adults (14+) We're selling 240 tickets for this event - you can sit where you like. There will be a simple bar running, and you can also bring your own. We serve tea, coffee and hot spiced apple juice on a 'donation' basis. Occasionally there's cake! We open the site at 6pm for evening shows. If it's sunny, please feel free to bring a picnic to eat in the grounds of the Earthouse (just don't munch food while the show is on). We do not offer ticket refunds unless we manage to resell your ticket. If you are unable to attend, then we recommend that you pass your ticket(s) to a friend. What better gift would there be?! Please only attend if you have a ticket Wheelchair access is very weather dependent and there is no formal access - please call the ATC on 01725 517 618 for advice before booking. If you use a wheelchair please inform us when you buy a ticket so we can accommodate you in the venue safely. This is a no smoking site. No dogs are allowed on site. Please don't leave them in your car! DIRECTIONS: Turn off Damerham Road into Cranborne Middle School. Parking is in the school car-park. Walk up the road from the car-park to the Ancient Technology Centre, and follow the lane to the doors of the Earthouse.

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