Enter the name for this tabbed section: Roshni
The first performance of Roshni will be at Belfast Mela
https://belfastmela.org.uk/events/roshni/
Roshni is a flexible work, ideal for small to middle scale, indoor and outdoor venues.
Target Audiences:
- Family audiences
- All ages and backgrounds
- Global music audiences
- South Asian Dance audiences
- General dance and theatre audiences
- Rural audiences
- Festival goers
For programming enquiries, please contact our Producer
Claire Birch - claireEmail
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Performers
Choreography & Dance Artist - Sonia Sabri
Tabla Player - Sarvar Sabri
Clarinet & Kawal - Katie Stevens
Viola - Emily Dore
Enter the name for this tabbed section: Reviews
“Sonia’s incredible energy and skill and how expressive she was.” Milap
“Sonia was able to effectively engage with the audience and via her storytelling and unique ensemble of musicians was also able to successfully bring Indian together with western musical influences.” Audience Member, Milap
“Fabulous Indian kathak dance performance by Sonia Sabri Company in Lyric Theatre, Belfast. Pat of Belfast Mela week.” Mukesh Sharma MBE DL
“Powerful, emotive and joyful! A true talent!” Arts Ekta
“That was amazing! Sonia had the whole audience in the palm of her hand through out…The music and the dancing was incredible. Thank you very much for being a part of the programme.” Shrewsbury Folk Festival
“That was the best thing I have seen in the whole festival. I loved it!” Audience member, Shrewsbury Folk Festival
“I feel quite emotional and spiritually lifted at the same time. I am truly moved by this experience. Thank you so much. I shall remember this for the rest of my days.” Audience member, Shrewsbury Folk Festival
“Such a beautiful performance.” Greenbelt Festival
“The performance was full of power, emotion and grace. The combination of Indian music and music from other cultures was unique.” Audience Member, Milap
“I can’t believe the energy and at the same time the intricacy and detail of the dance and music coming together. It was such a treat/ It’s so important for audiences from all backgrounds to witness this.” Belfast Mela
“Sonia was able to effectively engage with the audience and via her storytelling and unique ensemble of musicians was also able to successfully bring Indian together with western musical influences.” Audience Member, Milap
“Fabulous Indian kathak dance performance by Sonia Sabri Company in Lyric Theatre, Belfast. Pat of Belfast Mela week.” Mukesh Sharma MBE DL
“Powerful, emotive and joyful! A true talent!” Arts Ekta
“That was amazing! Sonia had the whole audience in the palm of her hand through out…The music and the dancing was incredible. Thank you very much for being a part of the programme.” Shrewsbury Folk Festival
“That was the best thing I have seen in the whole festival. I loved it!” Audience member, Shrewsbury Folk Festival
“I feel quite emotional and spiritually lifted at the same time. I am truly moved by this experience. Thank you so much. I shall remember this for the rest of my days.” Audience member, Shrewsbury Folk Festival
“Such a beautiful performance.” Greenbelt Festival
“The performance was full of power, emotion and grace. The combination of Indian music and music from other cultures was unique.” Audience Member, Milap
“I can’t believe the energy and at the same time the intricacy and detail of the dance and music coming together. It was such a treat/ It’s so important for audiences from all backgrounds to witness this.” Belfast Mela
