About Play Ball

Play Ball, a triple bill of classical Indian dance with live music from one of the UK’s leading choreographers Nina Rajarani MBE.  

Conceptualised and choreographed by award-winning dancer and artistic director Nina Rajarani MBE, with original music scores composed, directed and sung by Y Yadavan

Capturing the spirit of modern life through love, football and the workplace, an all-female cast of dancers takes you on a captivating journey, from playful to powerful.

Kadala... Is it Love? What are the ingredients necessary to play ball in a relationship when loyalty and fidelity are questionable?

Bend It… Let’s play ball! A fun-filled ensemble piece about the beautiful game, featuring rhythm and rivalry with complex footwork and vibrant energy.

Quick! Set in the fast-paced corporate world, this powerful piece captures cut-throat competition. Will business associates play ball and close the deal? This piece won Nina the 2006 Place Prize, Europe’s largest choreographic competition.

“Poetry in Motion”

BBC

“The highlight was the deeply moving vocals, composed and sung faultlessly by Y Yadavan.”

The Independent

“Her technique is beautiful, her speed and rhythm extraordinary and her feet fascinating to watch”

The Stage