Amma, a virtual reality performance where Bangladeshi women’s experiences of the war of independence will take centre stage … writes Riccha Grrover
A powerful virtual reality performance where Bangladeshi women’s experiences of the War of Independence will take centre stage. This thought-provoking production will allow audiences to experience first-hand what it was like to experience the war and in turn leave for the UK in the 1970s and 80s in quest for a new life.
Developed from artist-led story-gathering workshops with local Bangladeshi women in Birmingham, Walsall, Manchester and London, and brought to life by director Abdul Shayek and writer Kamal Kaan, AMMA will shed light on the often unheard experience of women through the War of Independence in Bangladesh, vividly preserving these important voices for future generations.
Developed from first-hand testimonies from Bangladeshi women in Birmingham, Walsall, Manchester and London, Amma is directed by Abdul Shayek and written by Kamal Kaan and runs at Tara Theatre until 17th December 2022. Amma is supported by the National Theatre Immersive Storytelling Studio.
Amma tells important stories, it’s a much anticipated theatre performance coming up in London at Tara Theatre. Deeply moving, this production through cutting-edge 360 VR storytelling, will transport you across time to locales in Bangladesh and back, to shed light on experiences from women who lived through the War of Independence and rebuilding a life in 1970s and 1980s Britain. This production will vividly bring to life and preserve these important voices for future generations.
Amma is directed by Abdul Shayek and runs at Tara Theatre from 30 November – 17 December. BOOK NOW
First look at Tara Theatre’s unique theatrical VR experience AMMA!
Experience this moving personal story both live and in virtual reality and be transported to stunning locations in Bangladesh and backFirst look at Tara Theatre’s unique theatrical VR experience AMMA!
Experience this moving personal story both live and in virtual reality and be transported to stunning locations in Bangladesh and backFirst look at Tara Theatre’s unique theatrical VR experience AMMA!
Experience this moving personal story both live and in virtual reality and be transported to stunning locations in Bangladesh and back
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