An extraordinary Englishwoman in love with India

Presented by Vayu Naidu Company, written by Rukhsana Ahmad, directed by Chris Banfield, designed by Marsha Roddy, lighting design by Mark Dymock

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1916: India is simmering with discontent against the Raj. Enter English proto-feminist Annie Besant, notorious at home for the match-girls' strike, political, charismatic.

In India she finds a new family and a new cause. Gandhi hails her as the leader of the Congress Party after she courts imprisonment for promoting Indian Home Rule. She admires him - but can rulers ever befriend the ruled? Can Annie's great love affair with India last? ...or is she mistaken in her beliefs, politics and adoptions?

Rukhsana Ahmad (River on Fire, Song for a Sanctuary) explores the incredible story of an amazing woman's relationship with India, and her adopted son who went on to become one of the 20th century's greatest teachers and thinkers, Krishnamurti.

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of Independence