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Bharati@London Hammersmith Apollo, 23 October

23/ 7/2008

BHARATI will be making their stunning stage show debut at London' Hammersmith Apollo for one night only on 23 October.

The music and dance spectacle boasts a huge cast of performers, 800 costumes, giant video projections, popular Bollywood music, foot tapping dance sequences and amazing displays of martial arts and acrobatics.

Presenting something different from past Bollywood inspired stage shows, Bharati will be accompanied by live music, singers and a narrator.

An orchestra of violinists, percussionists, a choir and several talented solo singers, provide their voices and melodies to an incredible mix of classical, traditional and contemporary Indian choreography.

The music of the show not only features original music, composed and arranged just for Bharati, but also includes some of the most popular hit songs of Indian cinema including songs from films including ‘Silsila Ye Chaahat Ka’ from Devdas, the foot-tapping ‘Bole Chudiyan’ of Kabhie Khushi Kabhie Gham, the emotional ‘Dulhe Ka Sehra’ from Dhadkan and the uptempo ‘Dhoom Machale’ from Dhoom, all performed live by talented singers and dancers.

Bharati is the story about protagonist, Siddharth, a NRI who arrives in the holy city of Varanasi to work on a cleaning project for the Ganges.

Cynical and dismissive of all things Indian and a complete westerner, he nevertheless finds himself attracted to the mysterious and beautiful Bharati. Bharati who is played by classically trained dancer and actress Bhavna Pani (Tere Liye, Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar) introduces him to the wonders and beauty of India and Siddharth who had come to cleanse the Ganga of its pollution, ends up discovering himself and the meaning of love. Bharati awakens in Siddharth a desire to connect with his own roots. It is a powerful story of homecoming and is sure to strike an emotional chord with all those who are far away from their home countries.

Actor Rahul Vora from Monsoon Wedding and Swades, will be narrating the story of Siddharth and Bharati. Over ninety minutes, the audience will be taken through a journey of love, discovery and culture with a mix of fourteen extravagant and colourful song and dance sequences.

BHARATI is an innovative and exciting show that has been sharing Indian culture with the world for several years.  Having already enjoyed enormous success in France, Germany, Austria, Holland, Belgium and Switzerland this show is now presenting UK audiences a chance to enjoy this theatrical wonder.

The Le Parisien in France described Bharati as a "complete spectacle that elevates pure enthusiasm."

It said: " The audiences frantically tap their hands applauding the graceful feminine choreographies, the energetic male dancers and the martial artists. Spectators’ hands and feet go along with the tremendous rhythms of drums, violins and sitar, all of which are performed by the excellent instrumentalists." .

Musik & Bühne from Vienna said: "Bharati is hypnotising with its colours, sounds and dances that unify the treasures, vitality and joy of a singular country in an unforgettable Stageshow." .

BHARATI will bring alive the subcontinent's power and passion on Thursday 23 October at Hammersmith Apollo, London,

Tickets are on sale NOW and can be purchased by phone on 0871 230 1097 or online at www.aeglive.co.uk 

For more information visit  www.bharatitheshow.com