Manasamitra is an artist-led organisation based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, delivering a range of exciting and original cross-cultural experiences. Our work is rooted in the creative vision of Supriya Nagarajan, a classically-trained Carnatic singer who is inspired by not only the traditions of her South Asian roots but also by a drive to work with new ideas, forms and aesthetics from across the world, presented within a contemporary British context.
What’s On
Dates for performances, events and activities
| 17 Feb '24 | Duncan Chapman’s SOUND WALKS | Dewsbury Town Hall, Dewbury |
| 7 April '24 | Meltwater | ROH, London |
| 21 April '24 | Meltwater | ROH, London |
| 1 May '24 | Lullaby Sonic Cradle | Portsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth |
| 2 May '24 | Lullaby Sonic Cradle | Woolwich Works, London |
Festival of Conversations
Manasamitra is excited to be developing the Festival of Conversations for Kirklees 2023.
The Festival will connect with different community groups, leading conversation sessions to discover what is interesting, exciting, infuriating or amusing to the local people and to hear their stories.
Latest News
The very latest updates and announcements about projects, commissions, performances and activities in the world of Manasamitra
- Meltwater at the Royal Opera House
Manasamitra presents MELTWATER, a water-focussed show, at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on Sundays 7th & 21st April, 11:00am & 2:30pm - Sounds Of Dewsbury – Woven Strut 2
Manasamitra presents Duncan Chapman’s SOUND WALKS as part of WOVEN’s STRUT 2 on Saturday 17th February, starting at Dewsbury Town Hall at 11am, 12.30 & 2pm. Free event. - Alai
A new release – ALAI – has all the elements of Donna’s textured layers of electronic music combined with Supriya’s melodic voice interludes. The result is a WAVE of music that is subtle and yet exciting. - Festival of Conversations Fun Palace
The Festival of Conversations ‘Fun Palace’ invites you to join us in a day of fun-filled activities, run by and for local community groups.Come and join us in making some Christmas cards, trying some natural dying, having a go at a heritage quiz, maybe win a prize and much, much more … - Sonic Threads – VASTRA
Sonic Threads is a duo comprised of South Indian Carnatic vocals (Supriya Nagarajan) and an improvisatory harp (Lucy Nolan). For… Read More - Sounds of DewsburyJoin artist Duncan Chapman for three 15-minute guided tours around the town to see it in a new light! Produced with Manasamitra and Sam Hodgson, each focuses on a different way of experiencing the environment.
Booking Now
Manasamitra productions currently available for booking.
The Sound of Tea
Manasamitra is excited and delighted to bring you The Sound of Tea –a show about our relationship with TEA.
After a year of working remotely and in digital format, we can present, live, new music and performance art mixed with visuals and soundscapes, participatory tea rituals and technology-filled tables with touch-screens for audience members to interact with the performance in real time.
Lullaby — Sonic Cradle
Lullaby – Sonic Cradle is an immersive music performance for family audiences and adults alike.
Dusk Notes
Inspired by the sounds of nature at dusk Manasamitra has created and recorded a suite of new music.
Slumber Stories
Stories from around the world swirl together with music to create the background to a restful and meditative bedtime story ritual.
Pranasa
A brand new ensemble that merges cultures, stretches musical boundaries and creates a space where new ideas can emerge from a place of friendship and the unmitigated joy of playing music that is un-scripted.
Sonic Threads
Sonic Threads is an exciting and unique new duo consisting of internationally-renowned classical Indian vocalist Supriya Nagarajan and Lucy Nolan, classically-trained harpist and noted soloist in her own right.
