The World Premiere of BAC Production Second Trimester opens on 14th April and runs until 25th April. By Trans performance artist, Krishna Istha, and their mother, Geetha Shankar. With direction by Milli Bhatia (seven methods of killing kylie jenner, speed, king troll), this ambitious new show explores multi-generational pregnancy stories, loss, gender and the weight of inherited memories in a cinematic, Bollywood-inspired epic family saga.
Following First Trimester (2023), Krishna takes to the stage with Geetha to tell their story and take back control of their narrative. This is the first BAC Production as part of Making Waves, a national commissioning and touring programmed supported by Arts Council England which will see two new BAC Productions tour the UK across 2026 and 2027. Tour details for Second Trimester will be announced in due course.
“Second Trimester” is one of four UK and World Premieres in Battersea Art’s Centre’s (BAC) Spring 2026 season. Pelin Başaran, Creative Director of Battersea Arts Centre says: “This season brings together bold, radical work that engages with the world as it is: complex, political, playful and alive. The programme speaks directly to communities and voices that are often marginalized, creating a season that is energising, provocative and unafraid to take risks. It invites audiences to consider what connects us, what we desire, and how we nurture one another in the imagining of alternative world.
BAC is uniquely placed in London where you can encounter boundary-pushing work year-round, with artists who actively experiment with form and challenge norms. The strong international presence across the season signals what’s to come. It reflects our commitment to being a year-round home for international work in the capital and lays the foundations for LIFT in the years ahead.”
For tickets and further information, please go to the BAC website.
Images Top (c) Emily Drake Middle (c) Josh Quinton Bottom (c) Anna Hay
