Artistic Director of Srishti, Nina Rajarani MBE is an award-winning choreographer of classical Indian dance with 30 years’ experience as a dance-maker. She fuels traditions of Bharatanatyam and Kathak with contemporary artistic practice and ideas.
In 2026, with touring support from Arts Council England, Srishti will present Play Ball, an evening of three of their most loved pieces from 2005-8 (Kadala … Is it love?, Bend It and The Place Prize winning piece QUICK!) updated to reflect today’s society.
Also available to book in Spring 2027, Srishti is touring Srishti Pathways Redux, an apprentice company showing new talent in the South Asian dance sector, people to really look out for. Srishti Pathways was originally launched in 2023. This time the ensemble of 4 dancers is performing with live music.
As well as their work for theatrical settings, Srishti has three pieces for outdoor festivals and events. Bells, Beats and Banter, is playful and youthful, with fast-paced choreography, exciting dynamics and cross rhythms. Jham! has a more relaxed feel, using creative improvisation – or “jamming” – to initiate a rhythmic interplay between classical and modern forms of music and dance. Both pieces have a distinctly contemporary quality, with a beatboxer and flautist performing alongside a Karnatik vocalist. New for 2026, Srishti has adapted its soccer themed piece Bend It … from Play Ball for outdoor settings.
Trailers: Pathways Redux Play Ball SEVENS Bells, Beats & Banter Jham!
Upcoming tour dates for Play Ball:
31 July The Cresset Peterborough
29 September Queen’s Hall, Hexham
13 October Corn Exchange, Newbury
20 October Warwick Arts Centre
4 November Universal Hall Findhorn
