One Part Woman is a dance-theatre production by Chowk Productions, adapted from Perumal Murugan’s internationally acclaimed Tamil novel Madhorubagan. The work reimagines the novel’s emotional landscape, where love, identity and societal expectations collide.
Set against the charged atmosphere of a temple chariot festival, the production captures a moment where norms collapse and characters enter a liminal, transformative space. Choreographer Raka Maitra and director Lakshmana K P craft a sensory world in which ritual, rhythm and storytelling converge, revealing the body as the site where truth, desire and divinity intersect.
One Part Woman is an artistic homage to Tamil cultural heritage, its languages, rituals, colours and embodied traditions, refracted through the elegance of the Odissi form. This is a rare opportunity to witness a contemporary performance rooted deeply in literary richness, folk expression and the timeless search for love.
There will be a post-show dialogue with Perumal Murugan, Raka Maitra and Lakshmana K P after the performances.
Buy Tickets - https://www.sistic.com.sg/events/woman0226
Introducing the Chowk Studio Series
Chowk is excited to launch the Chowk Studio Series, a platform designed to showcase young and emerging artists, as well as artists traveling through Singapore. This initiative provides a space for performance, artistic exchange, and community-building, offering artists the opportunity to connect, share their work, and expand their networks.
As part of this series, Chowk will offer the studio space free of charge and provide marketing support to help artists reach a wider audience. The performances will be presented under the flagship of the Chowk Studio Series, creating a curated environment that nurtures new talent and fosters meaningful engagement with the arts community.
Through this initiative, we aim to build a vibrant and supportive space where emerging artists can refine their craft, showcase their artistry, and collaborate with like-minded individuals.
📍 Venue: Chowk Studio, Singapore
📩 For inquiries & participation: chowk@chowk.sg
Join us as we celebrate new voices, fresh perspectives, and the ever-evolving world of movement and performance!