In traditional Indian Kathak (pronounced “Kah-tahk”), the dancer must never touch the drums. The player commands and the dancer must follow. That’s the rule. But what happens when roles are reversed, and the dancer takes control?

Meet dancer Raghav Handa and maestro tabla musician Maharshi Raval – whose rule-breaking, intergenerational bromance sits at the heart of TWO. For ten years, Raghav and Maharshi have built a friendship typically discouraged by the hierarchy between the dancer and musician in Indian Kathak.

In this comedic, joyful celebration of collaboration, the pair present a charming, playful testament to friendship, respect, and creative trust. Filled with impressive physicality, virtuosic music, and witty encounters, Raghav Handa’s TWO is an expert, tongue-in-cheek demonstration of respectfully challenging tradition and the true power of collaboration that follows.

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Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA)

51 James Street Perth Cultural Centre Northbridge, Western Australia, 6003

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Accessibility

PICA is located in the Perth Cultural Centre – also home to WA Museum, State Library of Western Australia, Art Gallery of Western Australia, The Blue Room Theatre and the State Theatre Centre of Western Australia. It is a 5 minute walk from Perth Train Station and Busport.
Alongside the gallery is the PICA Bar & Cafe where you can grab your morning coffee, lunch or evening drinks in the relaxed atmosphere of the Cultural Centre.

Public Transport
PICA is just a 5 minute walk from the Perth Train Station (take the pedestrian overpass to the Perth Cultural Centre) or the Roe Street Bus Station (enter the Perth Cultural Centre via James Street).
Transperth’s free Blue CAT buses also provide the closest pick-up and drop-off points for PICA located in Beaufort St.
Parking
The closest carparks to the Perth Cultural Centre are the State Library Carpark (entry via Francis St) or the AGWA Carpark (entry via Roe St).
ACROD car parking is available within both of these carparks.
Further details can be found at City of Perth Parking.

All gallery spaces are wheelchair accessible.
Wheelchair bookings can be made for all PICA performances. Please book over the phone or in person at PICA so that Front of House can make note of your requirements.
Wheelchair accessible toilets are available.

See https://pica.org.au/visit/accessibility/ for more information about accessibility.

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