Manasamitra is an artist-led organisation based in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, delivering a range of exciting and original cross-cultural experiences. Our work is rooted in the creative vision of Supriya Nagarajan, a classically-trained Carnatic singer who is inspired by not only the traditions of her South Asian roots but also by a drive to work with new ideas, forms and aesthetics from across the world, presented within a contemporary British context.
What’s On
Dates for performances, events and activities
| 4 Mar '22 | Tusk Festival | Lit & Phil Newcastle, Newcastle |
| 19 Feb '22 / 2pm | Mapping the Music | The Hepworth Wakefield, Wakefield |
| 10 Mar '22 / 12pm | Tunes & Talk: Hebble | Dewsbury Minster, Dewsbury |
| 27 Mar '22 / 8pm | Slowly Drifting | Cafe Oto, London |
| 12 May '22 / 12pm | Tunes & Talk: Stiofán Ó Treabhair | Dewsbury Minster, Dewsbury |
| 21 May '22 / 4pm | Lullaby | Casa Da Música, Porto |
| 9 June '22 / 12pm | Tunes & Talk: Satnam Galsian and John Hogg | Dewsbury Minster, Dewsbury |
| 12 June '22 / 12pm | Tunes & Talk: Maddie Morris and Lillian Grace | Dewsbury Minster, Dewsbury |
| 28-31 July '22 | Lullaby: Sonic Cradle at WOMAD '22 | Charlton Park, Malmesbury |
| 22 Jul '22 / 10am & 1pm | Circle of Songs (Session 1) | Dewsbury Minister, Dewsbury |
| 23 Jul '22 / 10am & 1pm | Circle of Songs (Session 2) | Dewsbury Library, Dewsbury |
| 25 Jul '22 / 10am & 1pm | Circle of Songs (Session 3) | Dewsbury Minster, Dewsbury |
| 29 Jul '22 / 10am & 1pm | Circle of Songs (Session 4) | Dewsbury Minster, Dewsbury |
| 2 Dec '22 / 7:30pm | Meltwater | Dewsbury Town Hall, Dewsbury |
| 7 Dec '22 / 7pm | Meltwater | Dewsbury Minster, Dewsbury |
Latest News
The very latest updates and announcements about projects, commissions, performances and activities in the world of Manasamitra
- Posse of Fireflies
Posse of Fireflies is a personal journey that spans decades and explores the interesting impacts of light pollution on insects particularly fireflies. - A Circle of Songs
‘A Circle of Songs’ will celebrate and explore wedding traditions. - Meltwater
MELTWATER is an immersive a 60-minute music and performance event focussing on ‘water’ as an environmental disruptor.
Booking Now
Manasamitra productions currently available for booking.
The Sound of Tea
Manasamitra is excited and delighted to bring you The Sound of Tea –a show about our relationship with TEA.
After a year of working remotely and in digital format, we can present, live, new music and performance art mixed with visuals and soundscapes, participatory tea rituals and technology-filled tables with touch-screens for audience members to interact with the performance in real time.
Lullaby — Sonic Cradle
Lullaby – Sonic Cradle is an immersive music performance for family audiences and adults alike.
Dusk Notes
Inspired by the sounds of nature at dusk Manasamitra has created and recorded a suite of new music.
Slumber Stories
Stories from around the world swirl together with music to create the background to a restful and meditative bedtime story ritual.
A brand new ensemble that merges cultures, stretches musical boundaries and creates a space where new ideas can emerge from a place of friendship and the unmitigated joy of playing music that is un-scripted.
