About The Event
Poet, writer, and activist Tenzin Tsundue reflects on exile, resistance, and humanity in this powerful theatrical exploration drawn from his experiences in jail.
This powerful production uses testimonial theatre to bring Tenzin Tsundue’s experiences of exile and unexpected humanity to the stage. With keen candour and his trademark humour, Tsundue recounts encounters with cellmates, interrogators, and police officers from his many stints in jail, revealing moments of kindness, empathy, and connection amid adversity.
Written by Tsundue himself, directed by Quasar Thakore Padamsee, and featuring dramaturgy by Arghya Lahiri, the piece becomes more than a personal narrative. It is a meditation on hope, resilience, and the quiet heroism of those who plant trees whose shade they may never know.
At once intimate and political, ‘Standing on the Indus’ offers a profound reflection on identity, belonging, and the human capacity to endure.
