Azadi: The Story of Freedom – Flyer

Series nameTheatre
Description

This green and orange flyer is for Mán Melá ‘s production ‘Azadi: The Story of Freedom’, which celebrated 50 years of Independent Writing since India’s independence, and the creation of Pakistan. The music for the production was composed and performed by Baluji Shrivastav. ‘Azadi’ toured several venues in London in September and October 1997.

Date of Creation / Publication1997
CreatorMán Melá Theatre Company
Associated Person/ OrganisationShrivastav, Baluji
LocationLondon
Collection and Reference NumberBaluji Shrivastav Collection (GB 2661 BS)
Catalogue NumberBS/THD/1
CopyrightThe Creator and/ or the associated person or organisation where applicable.
Access to originalsThe originals are located with Baluji Shrivastav
Series notesSince his first position in 1983 as Musical Director for Tara Arts' production Pushpanjali, Baluji has remained committed to composing scores for theatre, drama and dance productions. He has worked with Tamasha Theatre, Mán Melá Theatre and several other institutions in composing, directing and performing scores for national performances of plays, recitals and readings. Baluji's experience in accompanying the world's leading exponents of classical Indian dance on stage, has led him to tours in North America, Europe and Africa.

This grouping highlights some of the production scores Baluji has produced with since the mid-nineties.
Collection notesThe digitised material in the Baluji Shrivastav Collection falls into several categories relating to Baluji's work: classical music, new music, fusion, education, and theatre. The digitised items include photographs, concert flyers and posters, extracts of theatre programmes and education related documents.