If you seek a journey back in time, immersed in the narrative of a woman portrayed through music and dance, secure front-row seats for Shereen Saif’s latest creation, A Woman’s Mind. This passionate and thought-provoking tale will debut in India this weekend at a space in Byculla. Created and performed by Saif in collaboration with award-winning Welsh storyteller Michael Harvey, the 80-minute-long show uses contemporary storytelling to spotlight Ahalya, a woman who defied the cultural norms of her era.

The narrative revolves around this mythological figure from the epic Ramayana, and is skilfully interpreted by Saif. Through a modern retelling of this ancient tale, she attempts to humanise mythology whilst exploring traditional values in a contemporary world. The performance delves into universal themes of love, loyalty, marriage, morals, desire, deceit, rage, revenge and repentance.