Bunty Barber – South Asian Dance Theatre in Sydney

by Neel Banerjee

Concept, Research, Design and Direction

Neel Banerjee

Lead Dancer & Co-director

Shabnam Tavakol

Cast

Zainy Khan
Kiranpreet Kohli
Bodhisatta Halder
Luke Leeroy Brown

With –
Rakini Devi

as cultural consultant

A dance theatre production “Bunty Barber” will explore and address social issues within the context of South Asian barber shops, particularly in suburbs like Parramatta-Harris Park-Blacktown. The project aims to challenge misogyny, and stereotypes and promote a more inclusive and equitable society.

“Bunty Barber” project touches on the LGBTIQA+ angle of toxic misogyny inside an Indian Barbershop. Conceived as a dance theatre, this project showcasing in December 2024 will foster innovation and provide opportunities for artists to explore new forms of expression through dance.

A work-in-progress showing will be on 18th, 19th & 20th December 2024 at Riverside Theatre.

The project is supported by AURORA Group
Ruby Foundation, Blacktown City Council, City of Parramatta Council and GiveOUT.

Supported By

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands and waters of NSW, and all Aboriginal Elders, past, present and emerging, and their continuing cultural, spiritual customs, storytelling and practices.

As a noteable theatre company Sydney, Nautanki is committed to honoring diverse narratives and fostering a culturally inclusive community through our stage performances.