The Durga Chronicles
India Premiere – An experimental performance on women’s voices, violence, and resilience
The Durga Chronicles is conceived by internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and scholar Dr Priya Srinivasan and musician Uthra Vijay. It emerges from a striking paradox: a world where goddesses destroy demons exists alongside one where real women continue to endure violence. Drawing on Durga as a symbol of feminine strength, the work unfolds as both a ritual of mourning and a space for reflection, honouring women’s lived experiences while invoking resilience, resistance, and collective voice.
Blending Indian classical music and dance with evocative visuals and layered storytelling, the production creates an immersive experience bringing together ritual, performance, and community voice. Originally developed and presented in Australia to critical acclaim, the Mumbai staging will feature Mumbai-based dancers and musicians, grounding the work in local artistic and cultural contexts.
The performance brings together Indian classical music, dance, and evocative visual storytelling, engaging deeply with themes of women’s experiences, violence, resilience, and collective voice.
Partnerships
G5A and Red Dot Foundation
The Mumbai presentation of The Durga Chronicles is supported through meaningful collaborations with partners whose work aligns closely with the project’s artistic and social concerns. G5A, a space dedicated to experimental and socially engaged arts practice, comes on board as a space and knowledge partner, offering a platform that nurtures critical dialogue, creative risk-taking, and community connection.
Alongside this, the project is engaging with Red Dot Foundation to explore community-centred initiatives that extend the conversations around gender, safety, and public space beyond the performance. Together, these partnerships situate The Durga Chronicles within a wider ecosystem of art, advocacy, and civic engagement in Mumbai.
Presented in Partnership With
Australian Consulate-General, Mumbai | G5A | ArtSpire (India) | Insite Arts (Australia) | Sangam (Australia) | Creative Australia | Red Dot Foundation
Please note:
1) Limited seating is 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 programme.
4) When attending a programme at the G5A Warehouse, attendees agree to be photographed, videographed, or recorded for promotional use by organisers 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 due to temperature control requirements for technical purposes.
7) Food, beverages, and water are strictly prohibited inside the black box. Please do not carry them in your bags either.
