NOT TODAY'S YESTERDAY

PETER BURDON | THE ADELAIDE ADVERTISER
‘This is outstanding, innovating, must see dance’

About

AUTHENTIC - THOUGHTFUL - CULTURAL

Once upon a time… in a faraway land… it happened… did not happen… could have happened. History is passed on like stories from generation to generation. But what if the stories are not what they seem?

This award winning work blends techniques from Bharatanatyam, contemporary dance and theatre to create a poetic narrative that has the beauty and disquiet of a Grimm’s fairytale.

Not Today’s Yesterday aligns perfectly with our own history of colonialism. It’s a visual performative metaphor that talks about power and manipulation, stories and culture, BUT most importantly, it’s about awareness, about each of our contributions and the roles we play in creating the story we are in today.

Performance History

UK PREMIERE
The Lowry Salford Quays Manchester | Warwich Arts Centre
April 2017

AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE | ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL
Holden St Theatres
March, 2018

UK TOURING
The Place London | Watermans’ Arts Centre | Kalasangam Bradford Yorkshire
Patrick Centre Birmingham | Guilbenkian Canterbury Kent
Edinburgh Fringe Festival | Brighton Festival
2019

EUROPEAN TOURING
Bologna Italy | Natarani (Darpana) India
2019

AUSTRALIAN TOURING
Vitalstatistix Adelaide | Centenary Hall Goolwa | Asia Topa Festival
Melbourne @ Capital Venues & Events Bendigo & Kingston Arts Centre Melb
Riverland Youth Theatre Renmark SA
March 2020

Credits

Conceived by: Seeta Patel (UK)
Director and Choreographer: Lina Limosani (AU)
Performer: Seeta Patel (UK)
Costume Design: Lydia Carson (UK)
Set Designer: Chris Faulds (iUK)
Sound Compiled & Edited by: Lina Limosani
Lighting Design: Barnaby Booth (UK)
Writer: Sharmila Chauhan (UK)

Awards

ADELAIDE FRINGE FESTIVAL
Bank SA Best in Dance Award (Winner)
Peach Foundation Award (Winner)

Media

FRODO ALLAN
BROADWAY WORLD

’With work such as this, one feels one should give a round of applause’ some 48 hours later.’

CHARLOTTE MAXWELL
AFRONALYSIS

This is an important piece of dance theatre. It is authentic an honest but most importantly, it wills you to think for yourself.’

MARTIN THOMASSON
BRITISH THEATRE GUIDE

‘An unmissable treat’

FRODO ALLAN
BROADWAY BABY

‘Not Today’s Yesterday is a poised and thoughtful work and a spectacular
performance from a powerful dancer.’

ALAN BRISSENDON
DANCE REVIEW

‘Dancer and choreographer Lina Limosani’s work is always intelligent and often daring.’