The Gaze: The Scots Whay Hae! Podcast Talks To Himadri Madan...
- Alistair Braidwood
- 7 hours ago
- 2 min read
For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke to choreographer and dancer Himadri Madan to hear all about The Gaze – you, me, us, and them a new interactive installation with live performances which premieres at The Tramway in Glasgow on November 22nd before it goes to The Studio, Capital Theatre in Edinburgh on 28th February in the new year.
Himadri expands on the brief description above, before breaking down the title, talking about the themes and ideas explored, the inspirations behind it, its academic origins, and just what audiences can expect.
The two then talk about how The Gaze relates to Himadari's previous work, the importance of collaboration, and her continued work as part of Theiya Arts, before she tells her own engaging story about how she game to dance and choreography.
Himadri Madan is among the most exciting voices in theatre today, and it was fascinating to learn about the ideas behind The Gaze – you, me, us, and them, and the practicalities and challenges in bringing such a personal piece to the stage.
Here are a few images from rehearsals - Tramway, Glasgow - August 2025 (📸 credit - Susan Hay)
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