Ten Years To Home - Nautanki Theatre

‘Ten Years To Home’ tells the true story of Rushikesh (Rushi) and Vasant Sheth, who migrated from Mumbai, India to Melbourne, Australia in 1959.  

Initially planned as a four-year stay due to Rushi’s work transfer, the stay was extended multiple times, ultimately transforming into a new life for their family. The narrative unfolds through the lens of their daughter Sonal, who was born during their time in Australia, exploring the intertwined lives of three generations of the Sheth family against the backdrop of significant social and cultural shifts. 

Central to the narrative are the experiences and perspectives of three generations of Sheth women: Sonal, Radhika, and Evangeline. This is a semi-autobiographical play written by Sonal Moore looking back on her growing up during the 1970s in a predominantly “White Australia” and its gradual dismantling.  

Details

Performance Season:

Thursday 4 June 2026, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Friday 5 June 2026, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Saturday 6 June 2026, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Tickets:

General Admission: $35.00

Concession: $20.00

Creative Team:

Playwright: Sonal Moore
Performers: Reema Gillani, Taufeeq Sheikh, Shabnam Tavakol, Benita Roy & Manny Basran
Lighting Design: Rajdeep Roy
Wardrobe & Styling: Rajshri Roy
Production Assistant: Mantej Singh Monty
Theatre Design & Direction: Neel Banerjee

Location:

Campbelltown Arts Centre, 1 Art Gallery Road Campbelltown NSW 2560

Enquiries:

Please contact CAC Creative Programs Assistant Anne Cutajar Anne.Cutajar@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au

About Nautanki Theatre:

A visionary theatre company committed to the creative development of diverse (Culturally, Racially, and Linguistically) theatre to enrich the fabric of the "National Theatre of Australia," Nautanki Theatre Company has had a vibrant journey starting in Parramatta in 2012. Over the past decade, the company has played a crucial role in shaping Western Sydney's cultural landscape, offering new audience experiences through the production of powerful, culturally and socially relevant artworks of the highest quality. In partnership with Riverside Theatre in Parramatta, Nautanki has established a platform and a forefront for the voices of South Asian creatives. These stories affirm their migrant experiences and foster an appetite among a growing local audience from Western Sydney. In its creative pursuits, Nautanki generates employment for artists and tells bold stories on the Australian stage that involve the community.

‘Ten Years To Home’ by Sonal Moore is a Nautanki Theatre production, presented by Campbelltown Arts Centre as part of the 2026 performance program. 

Campbelltown Arts Centre is a cultural facility of Campbelltown City Council and is assisted by the NSW Government through Create NSW. Campbelltown Arts Centre also receives support from the Neilson Foundation and Packer Foundation. 

Photo by: Kamal Khajuria & Nautanki Theatre