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At the heart of this double bill is "Diminished", an Indo-contemporary dance theatre work confronting the stark realities of domestic violence. Blending contemporary and Indian classical dance with live musicians from India/UK, the piece traces a journey from love to control, violence, and isolation — revealing both the darkness of abuse and the resilience that endures. Raw, physical, and emotionally charged, "Diminished" brings urgent social issues to the stage with visceral impact.

Paired with it is "Isolation with my iPhone", a poignant exploration of how Deaf individuals navigate intimacy, loneliness, and connection through a device that both unites and distances. Through silence, vibration, and digital expression, the work uncovers layers of meaning beyond words, reflecting on the ways we reach for connection in a fragmented world.

 

Together, these works form an evening of dance theatre that is bold, moving, and unflinchingly relevant — an artistic experience that resonates long after the curtain falls.

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Feedback received at the event.

• "This theatre performance is another level! We in Leeds are privileged to have such artists and volunteers."

• "The interplay between musicians + dancers - SUBLIME"

• "It's great to see others explore these topics. Watching Diminished has inspired my own choreographic thoughts and work.  Amazing"

• ​"It is heart warming that an individual can put so much emotion and awareness into such an important cause."  

• "Innovative and different , worth seeing. Incredible performances."

• "Such a big production, reminded me of international productions."

• ​"Outstanding - no words spoken yet thousand emotions!"

• "Beautifully choreographed, executed and performed. Special compliments to the musicians!"

• "Live music singer took the performance to a completely different energy level - amazing. Well done"

• "Absolutely wonderful production. We loved every bit of it. All the best"

• "Incredible dancers and very exciting to have live musicians. Very original choreography"

• "It was very inspiring - also the quotes at the beginning made me feel more deeply about the meaning of the piece."

• ​"Striking, hard hitting and thought provoking"​

• "This show made me feel completely immersed."

• "The dancers expressed our inner feelings and I deeply felt that this is a part of our lives"