Archive · 31 May 2025
Preethi Athreya's 'Rubber Girl' Explores Cabaret History
Imagine a dance show that explores the history of a type of entertainment called cabaret.
The show, named 'Rubber Girl,' is made by a dancer named Preethi Athreya.
It looks at how cabaret was in places like Europe long ago, and how it showed up in old Indian movies.
It's like a journey through different styles of cabaret, including songs and dances from the past.
The dancer uses costumes and music to tell stories about this art form and how it has changed.
The show will be presented in Mumbai, offering a fun and educational experience.
‘Rubber Girl’ is a dance performance by Preethi Athreya, a contemporary dancer.
The performance references the history of cabaret in pre-war Europe and its evolution.
It draws inspiration from the actress Cuckoo Moray, cabaret in Indian cinema and the cabaret's challenging of the status quo.
The show incorporates music composed by Paul Jacob and features costumes designed by Preethi.
Performances will take place at G5A Warehouse, Mumbai on May 31 and June 1.
- Who
- Preethi Athreya
- What
- A contemporary dance performance exploring cabaret through different angles
- When
- May 31 and June 1, 2025
- Where
- G5A Warehouse, Mumbai
- Why
- To explore the history and evolution of cabaret, referencing dance bars, film characters, and cultural influences.
- Type of Event
- Contemporary dance performance
- Performer
- Preethi Athreya
- Location
- G5A Warehouse, Mumbai
- Dates
- May 31 and June 1, 2025
- Ticket Price
- ₹750
- Performance Length
- 57 minutes