ASTITVA: Bradford Arts Centre 10th October 2025
Schedule
Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
BD Arts Centre | Bradford, EN
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ASTITVA meaning existence, is a ground-breaking, powerful, and evocative dance production by award-winning choreographer Jaivant Patel, offering a rare and moving portrayal of British-Indian gay men.Delving into universal emotions we all share, ASTITVA brings Queer South Asian stories to the forefront, inviting audiences to connect, resonate, reflect, and celebrate the beauty of being human.
Whether you’re drawn to dance, storytelling, or the exploration of diverse identities, ASTITVA offers something profound and deeply relatable. It holds up a mirror to our own lives, our families, and our shared values, while daring us to imagine new possibilities.
ASTITVA is funded by Arts Council England and supported by Fabric, BD Arts Centre (Kala Sangam), The Place, Birmingham Rep, Arena Theatre and Sir Barry Jackson Trust.
Concept, Direction & Choreography – Jaivant Patel
Performers – Dominic Coffey, Amar Bains, Mithun Gill
Composer – Alap Desai
Lighting Designer – K J
Outside Eyes – Ben Wright, Eva Martinez
Consultant Producer – Spin Arts
Marketing & PR – Hardish Virk
Costumes – Javed Memon, Jaivant Patel
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Promotional Branding by Boneshaker Photography
Image courtesy of Karol Wyszynski Photography.
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Where is it happening?
BD Arts Centre, 41 Bank Street, Bradford, BD1 1, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
