Thiruvananthapuram, March 6 (UNI) The women-led movement theatre production Gossip, which premiered during the 2025–2026 edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale, will be staged tonight at the Kerala Arts and Crafts Village (KACV) in Kovalam as part of the “WOW” (Women’s Week) celebrations marking International Women’s Day.
The 45-minute production seeks to reclaim the idea of “gossip” as a powerful and supportive form of communication among women rather than mere idle chatter.
Through movement theatre and dance, the performance explores how everyday conversations among women can become spaces of solidarity, emotional support and resistance within a patriarchal social framework.
Presented in collaboration with Tiqr Events, the programme blends traditional artistic forms with contemporary performance. The narrative follows the lives of three close friends—portrayed by performers Anjali Krishnadas, Ponnu Sanjeev and Greeshma Narendran—who navigate shared experiences of care, friendship and collective resilience.
The production draws from multiple Indian dance traditions, including classical forms such as Mohiniyattam and Bharatanatyam, while incorporating a contemporary movement language that highlights the importance of “third spaces”—informal environments where women gather, share stories and draw strength from one another.
Gossip is an entirely women-led creative effort, with conceptualisation and direction by Anjali Krishnadas and Ponnu Sanjeev and choreography by Greeshma Narendran.
The music design, percussion and vocals are led by Charu Hariharan, with additional vocals by Aparna Harikumar. Lighting design is by Gowrimanohari, while costumes are designed by Shilpa Sugunan.
T.U. Sreeprasad, Chief Operating Officer of the Kerala Arts and Crafts Village, said hosting the WOW series reflects the village’s commitment to providing a vibrant platform where heritage, craft and contemporary artistic expression come together to celebrate womanhood and inspire social dialogue.
The production is presented by the Thudippu Dance Foundation, an egalitarian artistic collective that encourages dialogue and experimentation by treating classical dance traditions as evolving forms capable of responding to contemporary social realities.
Through works such as Gossip, the foundation aims to turn art into a space for reflection, connection and empowerment.
