Introducing...Performing the Revolution

About this episode

This episode introduces Jana Natya Manch and explores their journey in street theatre from the 1980s to today.

Performing the Revolution comes from the team at Radical Evolution. Check out the first episode here, then listen to the full four-episode series in your favorite podcast player . In this episode: Meet Jana Natya Manch aka Janam, one of India's storied street theatre companies. We follow their journey from one of their most crucial, catalyzing and tragic moments in the 1980's, all the way through to the work they make today. Learn more about the show ! And big thanks to Remoy Phillip and Meropi Peponides for reaching out, and for creating this wonderful show! _____ This is The Art of Resistance, a podcast about using writing, music, and all kinds of art to resist the status quo. The show is made by Rebel Yell Creative and Amy Lee Lillard. Get full episode transcript and sources at RebelYellCreative.com . To make art that matters, every creative person needs support. Find yours at RebelYellCreative.com . Mentioned in this episode: Get more art as resistance! Sign up for the free newsletter at rebelyellcreative.com, and get stories and tips every week. The Art of Resistance is a podcast for the artists, the lovers of art, and people who want to resist but don’t know how. These…

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Lee Lillard, Rebel Yell Creative

Topics covered

• street theatre
• art as resistance
• Indian history
• cultural storytelling
• activism

Keywords

• Performing the Revolution
• Jana Natya Manch
• street theatre
• art
• resistance
• activism
• India

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Radical Evolution, Jana Natya Manch

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