A string Puppetry artist from Hyderabad and a wood puppetry carpenter from England - both female - come together on this women's day to celebrate and reflect about us.
"No-Fear" is a Puppet Workshop Production by Sphoorthi Theatre in association with Phoebe Oakenfold, a Wood Carver and Puppeteer from Cornwall's, South England.
The 16 December 2012 incidence in Delhi shook the world and moved us towards ensuring Legal Justice for Women in India. After that Nirbhaya Act 2013 was passed which is generating awareness about safety and security for Women and Girls. But at the same time more and more cases of sexual abuses, harassment, domestic violence, Acid Attacks, girl child foeticide are on the rise. The abuse is not just on Indian Women but also on the foreign female visitors.
This is a contrasting behaviour from the people of this land who worship Goddess Durga but abuse women. What changes has this Nirbhaya Amendment has brought in, how is a women treated by media, police, Medical authorities and by society in general.
The play highlights some of the issues commonly faced by women right from her birth. It is a collective voice of 'NO' to Sexual Abuse and other violence against women. It is an effort to extend emotional support to the victims.
The play is followed by a discussion. Inviting individuals, theatre artists, women groups, organizations and others interested to take part.