Cast the Light

Premiered in Albert Square in Manchester, Cast the Light places the audience at the very heart of one of the worlds most epic stories. Rama stands on the edge of the ocean. Desperate to cross and rescue his beloved wife Sita, he seeks help from his loyal friend Hanuman, who calls upon his monkey army in their thousands (played by the audience) to help construct a bridge spanning 30 miles. Cast the Light is a captivating piece of outdoor theatre from the Ramayana, with poetic text, dance, puppetry, mass choreography, spectacular lighting design, a theatrical composition, and punctuated by pyrotechnics & special effects.

Idea Conception and Artistic Direction Nick Clarke

Created by Walk The Plank

Written by Louise Wallwein

Commissioned by Manchester Indian Association
Supported by Arts Council England.
Exec Producer Liz Pugh

Production Management: Clare Danon
Design and Costume Gwen Williams
Composer KC
Lighting Design Edwin Croft (DBNAudile)

Sound Production Adam Taylor (TUBEUK)

Show Caller Mariel Bunnage

Head Stage Manager Jude Jagger
Pyro Design Richard Babington

Fire Technician Chris Howarth

Crew Adam Platten

Production Assistant and Stage Manager Emily Wilson
Rama Darren Kuppan

Sita Ria Meera Munshi

Ravana Ajay Chhabra

Dancers supplied by Ri Ri's Dance Academy
Head Stage Manager Jude Jagger
Stage Manager Natalie Stevenson

Tiger Crew Hanna Lora Johansson and Simon Williamson

Cast the Light, One of the World most epic stories. Walk the Plank.

Cast the Light, Epic Diwali Story. Walk the Plank. Image by Chris Payne