Project Darling by Sharanya Ramprakash | G5A Warehouse Performance Grant

Where and all you are roaming, I say?

Why did the brinjal get an erection when I went to the market?

Isn’t eloping cheap and best?

Shouldn’t there be a training program for marriage?

Meet Khanavali Chenni – she is either asking questions or being asked questions. Chenni was an iconic character who ruled Kannada theatre with her double-meaning dialogues and sexual innuendo. Project Darling traces the journey of a group of performers who set out on a search for their ancestry – women performers on whose shoulders their work stands. In their search, they hear about the legend of Chenni. While trying to find her, they meet several other actresses who have their own stories to share. Will they eventually meet Chenni? What will they discover?

Project Darling is an incisive examination of female sexuality at the crossroads of censorship and culture.

Supported by India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) Research grant, reFrame Genderalities Fellowship and developed at Nirdigantha – an incubation centre for theatre by Prakash Raj.

The Project is implemented by India Foundation for the Arts (IFA) under the Arts Research programme and this showcase is made possible with support from BNP Paribas India Foundation.

Written and directed by: Sharanya Ramprakash

Produced by: Dramanon Bengaluru

Language: A mix of Kannada and English (with English Subtitles)

Join us at G5A warehouse to experience Project Darling!

The performance will be presented as part of G5A Warehouse Performance Grant Season 24-25.

Taking another step towards our belief in creating a culturally vibrant society that enables dignity for all, the performance grant was born out of our commitment to nurturing creativity, excellence, and resilience with a focus on non-mainstream cultural practitioners.

Instructions:

1. There is limited seating available.

2. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

3. No Late Entries will be allowed. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time of the program.

4. When attending a program at the G5A warehouse, attendees agree to be photographed/videographed/recorded for promotional use by organizers through both print and electronic media channels.

5. Please note that the information in the schedule is subject to change in case of unforeseen events.

6. We request you to bring warm clothes as it gets chilly inside the black box as temperatures need to be controlled at optimum levels as per technical requirements.