Imagined India talk & film showing
Experience the beauty of Indian dance and heritage in the historic walled garden with a film, talk & Q+A.
Explore the historic walled garden with head gardener Lucy Hart, discover the connections between Sezincote and Fulham Palace with community archaeologist Alexis Haslam and watch the evocative film Imagined India in the historic Bishop Terrick’s drawing room. Meet the collaborators behind the project and take part in a Q+A session to learn more.
Presented by the British Council in collaboration with ArtSpire, the event features two dance films by UK-based choreographer Stella Subbiah — Indar Sabha and Krishna: Knave of Hearts. These works blend classical Bharatanatyam with literature, theatre, music and visual storytelling, exploring how tradition can evolve and resonate in contemporary contexts.
Indar Sabha brings Indian classical dance into historic spaces, reflecting the rich syncretic traditions of Indo-Islamic artistic ex
This event is part of Fulham Palace’s Black History 365 series, highlighting marginalised voices and re-examining historical narratives.
Book your free place now to experience a celebration of dance, history and cultural exchange.
About the speakers:
Candida Connolly is a Western violinist with extensive training in Karnatic music, supporting the creation of Indar Sabha by blending Western and Indian musical traditions.
Stella Subbiah is a choreographer, educator, and founder of Sankalpam, pioneering contemporary Bharatanatyam in the UK for over 30 years. Her work connects classical rigor with modern artistic inquiry and cultural dialogue.
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Experience the beauty of Indian dance and heritage in the historic walled garden with a film, talk & Q+A.
Explore the historic walled garden with head gardener Lucy Hart, discover the connections between Sezincote and Fulham Palace with community archaeologist Alexis Haslam and watch the evocative film Imagined India in the historic Bishop Terrick’s drawing room. Meet the collaborators behind the project and take part in a Q+A session to learn more.
Presented by the British Council in collaboration with ArtSpire, the event features two dance films by UK-based choreographer Stella Subbiah — Indar Sabha and Krishna: Knave of Hearts. These works blend classical Bharatanatyam with literature, theatre, music and visual storytelling, exploring how tradition can evolve and resonate in contemporary contexts.
Indar Sabha brings Indian classical dance into historic spaces, reflecting the rich syncretic traditions of Indo-Islamic artistic ex
This event is part of Fulham Palace’s Black History 365 series, highlighting marginalised voices and re-examining historical narratives.
Book your free place now to experience a celebration of dance, history and cultural exchange.
About the speakers:
Candida Connolly is a Western violinist with extensive training in Karnatic music, supporting the creation of Indar Sabha by blending Western and Indian musical traditions.
Stella Subbiah is a choreographer, educator, and founder of Sankalpam, pioneering contemporary Bharatanatyam in the UK for over 30 years. Her work connects classical rigor with modern artistic inquiry and cultural dialogue.
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