Mother Tongues from Farther Lands is a spoken word theatre show features fearless and funny stories from South Asian women.

Full of fascinating, fearless and funny stories from South Asian women – they are the backbone of their culture, but a group whose voices are too often forgotten – the show tours from 11th May 2017 until 3rd June 2017.

It includes entertaining stories that address the gender imbalance experienced in South Asian communities. The devised monologues show the strength, tenacity, bravery and humour at the core of these diverse and ‘kick ass’ women!

Mother Tongues from Farther Lands, UK Tour 11 May – 3 June

Cast

Shyama Perera – Writer/Broadcaster

Shobu Kapoor – Actor

Shobna Gulati – Actress / Writer / Dancer

Sajeela Kershi – Comedian and writer

Dawinder Bansal – Producer

Dates

Mother Tongues from Farther Lands

Age: 14+, Duration: 70 minutes, no interval, Entry: Free

Thursday 11 May, 7.30pm
Oldham Coliseum
www.coliseum.org.uk

Saturday 20 May, 3.30pm
Southbank Centre, Royal Festival Hall, London
www.southbankcentre.co.uk

Tuesday 23rd May, 7.30pm
Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton
www.newhamptonarts.co.uk

Saturday 3 June, 5pm
Cast in Doncaster
https://castindoncaster.com

Mother Tongues from Farther Lands is a commission by Alchemy On Tour partnership; Southbank Centre, Black Country Touring, Cast in Doncaster and Oldham Coliseum.

For further information visit South Bank Centre