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Theatre & Dance

Jaivant Patel Company presents

Astitva

Tue 17 Nov 2026, 7.30pm

Djanogly Theatre

£14-£18

Concession prices available.

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Priority booking Wed 8 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 15 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 15 Jul, 11:00am

This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

Running time

1 hour 10 minutes, no interval

Age range

Suitable for ages 13+

Coming soon
Sold out
Astitva has sold out

Priority booking Wed 8 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 15 Jul, 11:00am

On general sale Wed 15 Jul, 11:00am

This event is sold out. Please contact our box office on 0115 846 7777 to be added to the waiting list.

Astitva (meaning existence) is a powerful and evocative dance production, offering a rare and moving portrayal of British-Indian gay men.

This ground-breaking work explores the complex realities of balancing tradition, culture, and identity. The evening brings queer South Asian stories to the forefront, inviting audiences to connect, reflect, and celebrate the beauty of being human.

By blending Kathak and contemporary dance, the company creates dynamic, relevant work that explores intercultural narratives and celebrates the richness and intricacy of intersectional identities.

Watch the trailer...

As a dance artist, LGBTQ+ and South Asian homosexual, Patel is refreshingly unique. The inconceivable relationship between religion and homosexuality in Patel’s YAATRA is a first for dance within our global culture. Instead of a cryptic condemnation of the past, Patel critiques tradition through reinvention.”

Katie Hagan, Dance Art Journal

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