Indian Ink

The University Dramatic Society is proud to present its new production, of Tom StoppardÂ’s Indian Ink. Arguably one of the worldÂ’s greatest living playwrights, Stoppard has written a powerful examination of the relationship between art and politics, and the ambiguous consequences of colonialism on a peopleÂ’s national identity and dignity.

Particularly pertinent in this time of international insecurity and cultural imperialism, the action flows seamlessly between 1980s Britain and 1930s India, as we follow the experiences of poet Flora Crewe during her stay in the colony. Her previously elusive story gradually unfolds through the separate perspectives and investigations of a biographer and distant relative, where the past collides with and shapes the present. CreweÂ’s relationship with an Indian painter creates a turbulent narrative of sensuality, examining the intricacies of art and nationality, amid an environment of political violence and social unrest. All is presented with StoppardÂ’s unique perspective, extraordinary wit, and sheer theatricality.

Featuring a mainly young cast and utilising elaborate sets, Indian Ink is an experience that will leave you thinking and arguing long after the curtain has fallen.