The Troth

A gripping story of love and loss set during World War I, blending contemporary dance, original music and archive film. Moving from rural Punjab to the horrific darkness of the Belgian trenches, where young Indian men have been brought to fight for the Allies, we learn about the secret promise made by one soldier, Lehna Singh, as he makes the ultimate sacrifice to save another.

Presented in association with the British Army, Akademi’s new international dance theatre production is inspired by the classic Hindi short story Usne Kaha Tha. With choreography by UK Theatre Award winner Gary Clarke and music by Shri Sriram.