Kismat Walla
Set around a vibrant cart capturing the bustling atmosphere of a South Asian street market, Thingumajig Theatre’s “Kismat Walla” is a 30-minute, two-person puppet play. Our charismatic story tellers invite you on the journey of a young man in search of his destiny. What will be his kismat?
Kismat Walla
- Designed by Reyyan Hammad
- Puppets and sets by Reyyan Hammad, Andrew and Kathy Kim
- Directed by Andrew Kim and Whitaker
- Choreography by Vidya Patel
- Music by Kathy Kim with drumming by Nirmal Chohan
- Performed by Reyyan Hammad and Akash Heer (or Thomas Byrne)
- Puppet costumes and set fabrics by Kathy Kim with Nadia Tahari.
- Chitrakathi (story scroll) painting by Govi Asano.
- Doors by George Kidd and Matthew Bladon.
- Construction assistance by Rose Windsor Walker Erin Price, Thomas Byrne and Akash Heer. Additional carpentry by Ed Wade.
‘Kismat Walla’ was created with the support of Without Walls UK and commissioned by Birmingham Weekender, Inspirate, Freedom Festival Hull, Stockton International Riverside Festival and Brighton Festival. ‘Kismat Walla’ was devised at 101 Outdoor Arts.
Photos and videos by Ian Hodgson unless noted otherwise