When Jamaican heritage Vanessa meets Indian heritage Aravindan, their romance quickly takes a serious turn when cultural differences and parental disapproval threaten to break their deep connection. This 21st century inter-cultural relationship is set against the life of 18th century botanist Carl Linneaus, whose early attempts to classify all living things had far-reaching and devastating consequences.

Altered Skin has developed a trademark blend of movement and sharply written text to create dynamic work that uses universal stories and life events as a framework to explore far deeper themes. 

 

Conceived & written by Shane Shambhu

Dramaturg: Gail Babb

Creative Consultants: ‘Funmi Adewole and Ashlee Roberts

Script Consultant: Arzhang Pezhman

Sound: Gerry Smith

Devisors: Kimisha Lewis & Rav Moore, Taja Christian & Hamza Ali

Photography: Graeme Braidwood

 

Following a highly productive R&D phase, we are currently working to bring When We See Ourselves to completion in 2025