Little Murmur

About the Show

Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, Aakash misspelled his own name until he was 21. It wasn’t until he found the missing “A” that he felt he belonged. With mesmerizing projections and a stirring soundscape, this biographical piece of solo dance theater paints a triumphant and heartfelt portrait of neurodiversity, revealing the struggle of living in a world that’s not designed for you. Bodies and pages fly like flocks of birds—a murmuration, a Little Murmur, a movement more eloquent than words can express.

Presented in partnership with Under the Radar

Things to Know

1. Little Murmur is a one-man show! Or one-woman? This solo piece features a cast of two alternating dancers—Subhash Viman Gorania and Kallirroi Vratti.
2. Got a burning question? Every performance of Little Murmur will feature a 15-minute Talk-Back afterwards, hosted by a New Victory Teaching Artist.
3. To ensure that everyone has a great view of the projection and lighting effects in Little Murmur, there will be no Balcony seating.

About the Artists

Under the artistic leadership of Aakash Odedra, a renowned South Asian choreographer and dancer who studied under Bollywood guru Shiamak Davar, Aakash Odedra Company’s thought-provoking stories of modern life are told through the lens of the British-Asian experience. Their mission extends to improving their community through dance education opportunities and eco-friendly producing and touring practices.

Lewis Major is an award-winning Australian choreographer, director and creative entrepreneur with a background in sheep shearing and a foreground in contemporary dance theater. Passionate about making contemporary dance accessible to audiences, he has partnered with like-minded artists to create and present 17 different dance works on 6 continents through his company, Lewis Major Projects.

With keen input from a collective of kids ages 9 to 13 called the Child Action Group, The Spark Arts for Children commissions and produces ambitious cultural programming for young people. What began as a festival of theater and dance for young audiences in Leicester 20 years ago is now a nonprofit championing arts experiences that uplift underrepresented artists and promote diversity—the “Vital Spark.”