A NEW re-imagination of the mythological tale of Shiva and Kama, told through contemporary kathak dance and Indo-bass, beats and electronica is appearing at Helmsley Arts Centre next month,

Produced by Dewsbury-based Manasamitra, Rudra is a stunning new collaboration between contemporary kathak choreographer Sonia Sabri and composer Shri Sriram, who is best known as one half of electro acoustic duo Badmarsh and Shri.

Rudra reverberates through the universe - a powerful force in the shape of Shiva that destroys evil and restores stability. Echoing the cycle of peace, disturbance, love and lament, this emotive work is speckled with play, vigour and despair, set against an arresting musical score. Performed by dancers Nikki Bakolis, Lucy Haighton, Alys North and Jyoti Uniyal, Rudra features an electric fusion of bold emotions, all played out in front of set designer Hannah Sibai’s brightly woven skeletal structures.

This new tour follows an exhilarating opening performance at York Minster last autumn and is part of a three-year project, supported by Arts Council England’s Strategic touring programme.

Manasamitra creates exciting and innovative arts experiences rooted in India and inspired by contemporary society and artistic practice. Throughout its seven-year history Manasamitra has worked to fuse together Eastern and Western traditions.

Supriya Nagarajan, artistic director of Manasamitra, said: “After a fantastic premiere at York Minster last year, Rudra is now ready for the road. Manasamitra brings traditional Indian cultures to new audiences through contemporary collaborations and Rudra is the exciting embodiment of this philosophy.”

Rudra is at Helmsley Arts Centre on Saturday, April 5, at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 and £11 for concessions, and are available by phoning 01439 771700 or at helmsleyarts.co.uk