WHY ENGLISH?
A woman finds it hard to find work as an actor, since she can’t speak the languages of her own land - India. The infamous colonial hangover creating chaos worldwide!
A journey of revelations using beautiful scenography, the spoken word and physical action.
Inspired by personal experiences and interactions, Vibhinna invites the audience to experience the nuances of linguistic diversity and its role in our interconnected world.
Edinburgh Fringe 2023 | Adelaide Fringe 2025
★★★★★ “fluid and sharp, unraveling and reweaving the threads of language, belonging, and loss” Binge Fringe
★★★★☆ “sombre representation of colonisation’s long-term influence—a genuinely insightful show” Glam Adelaide
★★★★ “strong control of the body and creative movement choices makes for a dynamic show” Weekend Notes
Reviews
RECOMMEND An important piece of theatre giving us insight into what it feels like to be an outsider in your own country - Lauren Hance, What the Fringe?!
Presenter
Presented by: Vibhinna Ramdev
Vibhinna Ramdev, a versatile performing artist from Bangalore, boasts a rich 24-year journey spanning dance, theatre, and film. Initially a dancer, she transitioned into theatre and later into dance/physical theatre. She wrote and directed “The Cross Connection,” a 3-minute short film for the Rode Reel Festival, where it was one of the top 5 finalists in the Indian Regional category (2017). She co-directed and choreographed, a dance theatre stage production based on the novel Einstein’s Dreams by Alan Lightman, a part of the “History of Ideas” program with Bangalore Little Theatre. Further being developed into an original adaption to include video projection mapping in collaboration with a film maker. Currently touring her solo physical-theatre show premiered at Edinburgh Fringe 2023.Social media
Suitability & warnings
Accessibility
- High audio content
- Audience members interact from the seated or standing area
- Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language
