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A change of pace: storytelling event in London, UK on Sept. 9, 2016

It’s a long weekend (Jly. 30 – Aug. 1, 2016) here in Canada and I’m using that as an excuse (time for something a little different) for posting this piece about storyteller, Seema Anand and her upcoming event “Of Love, Lust, and Liabilities …” at Usurp Art in London, England.

Here’s more from a July 31, 2016 notice received via email,

Professional Indian storyteller Seema Anand, will enchant you with a series of stories celebrating love and lust. There will be stories showing the darker parts, bizarre, erotic, beautiful stories, and stories to captivate and seduce. Join us for an enthralling evening dedicated for grown-up, celebrating oral storytelling from ancient mythology, folk tales, legend and fable. Usurp will be converted into an intimate, atmospheric, dreamers salon for the night.

Seema Anand is a London based mythologist and story teller, holds a doctorate in narrative practices and has performed at The V&A, the British Museum, Rich Mix, Asia House, amongst other leading institutions. She is an acknowledged expert on ancient, erotic literature and her seminal work on the Kamasutra as a text on women’s issues is ground breaking.

Seema is an acknowledged authority on the Mahabharata, the Ramayana, and lectures on Tantric philosophies, the Kama Sutra, and the Bhagavad Gita. Her reinterpretation and reproduction of Indian folk lore and tales is associated with the UNESCO project for Endangered Oral Traditions.  She believes that the stories that we tell, define our roles and establish our identities within the community and if we are to create change – real, sustainable change – it is these stories that we have to change.

Before giving any details about logistics, here’s a sample of her storytelling/lecture (the sound quality is a little rocky),

It runs about two mins. 18 secs. and is titled: “Kama Sutra tells us about Love Bites.”

As promised here are the logistical details for the upcoming performance at Usurp Arts,

Of Love, Lust and Liabilities…
Seema Anand
Friday 9 September 2016
Doors open 7.30pm

Usurp Art Gallery & Studios
140 Vaughan Road, London HA1 4EB
www.usurp.org.uk | 07956 817038

Limited early bird tickets – includes one free drink – book now. Bring cushions and slippers. Snacks and drinks will be available. Doors open 7.30pm. Suitable for 16 +

£10 for early bird tickets.

You can find more Seema Anand stories and lectures on YouTube.