Neer - A Magic Drop | (2-4)

Swapnika Reddy & ThinkArts (India) | FRATZ International

"Neer" invites young audiences on a whimsical journey into the world of water, blending wonder with imagination. This journey begins with the protagonist, readying themselves for a long journey, carrying memories and stories reflected in everyday objects. After travelling a long distance, she halts for a sip of water, only to discover that her water bottle is empty! This sets her off on a quest to find water. She travels from the magical discovery of the first droplet of water to the exploration of the infinite sounds and shapes that it takes.

In this play, sounds of water evoke a symphony of experiences that will resonate deeply with the senses. The soft pitter-patter of rain droplets on the skin, the dance of ripples, the shapes that water takes — stir up curiosity and wonder. Through visuals of shadow play and the aural experience of water as music, the audience moves with the protagonist in this exploration.

The piece encourages young audiences to delve into the sensorial joy of playing with a material that has innumerable sonic, visual as well as tactile possibilities — the shape of water gushing through a sieve, the sensation of a splash of water on the face, the magical sound of a droplet of water.

Performer: Swapnika Reddy

Dramaturg / co-performer: Manjari Kaul

Lights & Sound: TBD

World premiere: April 6th, 2025

Duration: 30 minutes + 20 minutes post-performance playtime

Language: No spoken language

“Neer – A Magic Drop” is a production by Swapnika Reddy & ThinkArts (India). Originally created as part of the FRATZ Research Labs 2024 in cooperation with FRATZ International, Berlin and ThinkArts, Kolkata.

Next date:

• Date Wednesday, 14/October/2026 16:00
• Venue blu:boks Berlin
• Address Paul-Zobel-Straße 9, 10367 Berlin-Lichtenberg