Twenty years on, Vanessa and Aravindan look back at the day their families met for the first time and what began as an unexpected romance became strained by cultural difference. 

Their 21st century relationship is set against the life of 18th century botanist Carl Linneaus, whose early attempts to classify all living things had far-reaching and devastating consequences.

Altered Skin has developed a trademark blend of movement and sharply written text to create dynamic work that uses universal stories and life events to explore far deeper themes.

Written and created by Shane Shambhu in collaboration with:

Co-Director: Angela Ekaette-Michaels

Performer and Devisor: Shireenah Ingram

Production Designer: Maariyah Sharjil

Video & Lighting Designer: Gillian Tan

Composer: Archita Kumar

Sound Designer: Gerry Smith

Additional characters: Filip Fransson, Geetha Sridhar, Karlina Grace-Paseda

Artist Wellbeing Support: The Artist Wellbeing Company (Eshmit Kaur)

Accuracy Reader: Elexi Walker

Producer: SJ Watkinson

Production Manager: Elliot Mitchell

Production Assistant & ASM: Amelia Cameron-Padmore

Photography: Graeme Braidwood

Videographer: James Connolly

Graphic Design: Dave Walsh