‘The Wrong Gods’ by S. Shakthidharan Opens at Belvoir St Theatre
S. Shakthidharan’s latest play The Wrong Gods received its world premiere at Belvoir St Theatre last week. Co-produced with the Melbourne Theatre Company, this thought-provoking new work directed by Hannah Goodwin and S. Shakthidharan features a powerful, all-female cast: Manali Datar, Nadie Kammallaweera, Radhika Mudaliyar and Vaishnavi Suryaprakash.
On the banks of a sacred river, in the heart of India, a battle is brewing. Not with weapons but with words, wisdom and wills. When a bold young girl dares to dream beyond her village and a mysterious stranger arrives with promises of progress, centuries of tradition are put to the test.
“an absorbing drama.” ★★★★ The Guardian
“Provocative ideas are presented in The Wrong Gods by S. Shakthidharan through scintillating conversations, between characters who are thoroughly authentic, and interminably sympathetic.” ★★★★1/2 Suzy Goes See
“As in his previous plays, [S. Shakthidharan] he excels at examining history from multiple perspectives with dialogue that is rich, evocative and unflinching in its portrayal of the tensions between power, profit and social responsibility.” ★★★★ Timeout
The Wrong Gods is running now until 31 May 2025 at Belvoir St Theatre. Melbourne Theatre Company season will run from 6 June – 12 July 2025 at Arts Centre Melbourne, Fairfax Studio. Image by Brett Boardman.
