An Indian tourist couple arrive in the hill country of crisis ridden Sri Lanka to celebrate their 5th wedding anniversary. But, when things take an unexpected turn, conflicts deepen revealing cracks in their relationship. Film Director, Prasanna Vithanage, winner of over 35 international and national awards, is regarded as one of the most talented and influential filmma...
As part of Freespill poetry night at Masala Festival, this creative writing workshop invites you to explore your roots and celebrate South Asian culture and heritage through storytelling and poetry. In a supportive, experimental space, you'll have the chance to create new work, whether you're trying creative writing for the first time or you're a seasoned poet. Two participants will a...
At a time when discussions around migration have become especially critical, this curated programme takes a closer look at displacement and diasporic experiences, from rural communities in South Asia to urban centres in the Western world.
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This Masala Festival you're invited to join performance artist and theatre maker Saya Naruse to create your own puppet in a hands-on shadow puppetry workshop. This introduction to shadow puppetry will give you a chance to play with materials and make a simple puppet inspired by the themes of Masala Festival from wildlife to myths and legends. No experience is needed; too...
Experience Blossoming at Masala Festival, a breath-taking collaboration between Eeshar Singh and Royal Northern Sinfonia. Inspired by ancient mythology and Indic folklore, this mesmerizing live performance seamlessly weaves Indian classical instrumentation with Western orchestration and neoclassical textures.