New silent film footage, evocative music and powerful dance combine at The Dukes in Lancaster in March to tell a story of wartime love, loss and sacrifice.
Marking the centenary of World War One, The Troth reveals the contribution and human cost of Indian soldiers to the allied war effort.
The show is based on the iconic Hindi short story—Usne Kaha Tha—about one soldier’s sacrifice to keep his secret promise to an unrequited love while fighting in the Belgian trenches.
Inspired by film noir and the era of black and white films, the story is told through dance, music and film and features Vidya Patel, a finalist in the 2015 BBC Young Dancer of the Year competition.
The Troth was premièred in India and comes to Lancaster on March 16 as part of a national tour to celebrate UK-India Year of Culture and Re-imagine India.