Bound

An inspiring, powerful yet poignant play about a young Chinese girl who grows up to become a doctor. The story is set in Medieval China, when women's feet were bound soon after birth. It follows Yunxian, orphaned when she is young but is greatly supported by her progressive grandmother and Meiling, the midwife's daughter. Despite the differences in their class background, Yunxian and Meiling really bond. Their friendship throughout life supports them through the travails of marriage and childbirth. Dance, puppetry, dramatic action, and shadow play are used to tell this beautiful and charming tale. With a cast of 18 actors aged 12 to 72, this Ruchika production has been directed by Feisal Alkazi, choreographed by Vishwakant Singha, has lighting by Sunil Arora, and is produced by Ritvik Mohann Bhagat.