Vedang Raina

This tale of fiction derives almost entirely from stories of real people during the Partition of India. The past is always present. And decades later, when all incidents of woe have been spoken of, what remains is that early feeling of love - too personal to ever share.

Jigra is the heart wrenching tale of a sister taking on the world to avenge her brother. Their odyssey of reunification tests their bond, their morals, and their inner strengths. Who wouldn`t set the world on fire to protect what`s theirs?

In 1932, Leah and her family escaped persecution and embarked on a journey from Yemen to Palestine. In 1932, Leah and her family escaped persecution and embarked on a journey from Yemen to Palestine. Ninety years later, her grandson Amit Lahav (Artistic Director of Gecko) reflects on the life changing decision his family made to flee and build a better life. This powerful piece by acclaimed physical theatre company Gecko is a provocative story of desperation, compassion and acceptance, inspired by the migration stories of Gecko's international performers and the extraordinary voyage Leah undertook as a young child.