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. To ensure that everyone has a great view of the projection and lighting effects in Little Murmur, there will be no Balcony seating.
3. You probably know lots of people with dyslexia—it affects the reading, writing and spelling skills of an estimated 5 – 12 percent of kids. It’s not uncommon to go undiagnosed for years, and many kids with dyslexia get misdiagnosed or left behind.

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.”