Alchemy is an expedition of the cultural links between UK and the Indian subcontinent, held at the Southbank Centre. It is back for its sixth year and will be held between 15th- 25th May 2015. The Alchemy presents exciting collaborations and new work from both emerging and legendary artists from different art forms, such as dance, music, theatre, literature, etc.
Some of the festival highlights include internationally-renowned tabla musician, Zakir Hussain, Bollywood singer and playback artist, Shreya Ghoshal, World-famous Jaipur Literature Festival and searing Indian play, Nirbhaya, among many others. Gurinder Chadha, the director of popular films, Bend it Like Beckham and Bride and Prejudice will also be there, along with a panel of stars from the popular television show, Desi Rascals.
