Shivali’s one-woman show, ‘Queen of Wands’, played to a full house at London’s Union Theatre recently. This bold, solo performance, directed by Celine Rosenthal and produced by Aman Dhillon, brought the talented singer’s spoken word album Queen of Wands to life through a deeply personal combination of music, poetry, storytelling and immersive visual elements. The show reflected on themes of love, loss and self-discovery with comedic touches.
Audiences responded with a standing ovation, praising Shivali’s lyrical intellectual depth, emotional clarity and commanding stage presence. Poetry that was both thought-provoking and relatable. Key attendees included legendary actors like Shobu Kapoor (‘Polite Society’). Queen of Wands continues to push the boundaries of contemporary British Indian performance and celebrates the power of solo storytelling.
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Shivali said: “Bringing my spoken word album to life, ‘Queen of Wands’ proved an electrifying live performance that blended raw, thought-provoking poetry with gritty London references and urban beats. It was a powerful exploration of resilience, love, and the strength of the human spirit.”
With a fusion of modern rhythms, classical piano and spoken word, the live experience brings the album’s themes of transformation and self-discovery to the stage in an intimate and visually immersive format. Helmed by acclaimed theatre director Rosenthal (‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’), the show incorporated striking visual elements that enhanced the depth of Shivali’s storytelling, creating an evocative and engaging experience for the audience. Music was by Joey Gorman, with the show produced by Dhillon, Founder of ReelN Ltd.
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Shivali’s work has always pushed boundaries, blending spoken word with evocative storytelling. In Queen of Wands, she navigates themes of resilience, love, and identity, all set against the backdrop of gritty London references and a powerful musical soundscape. With past features on BBC Sounds and a global presence in music and theatre, this marked a memorable live event for audiences seeking intellectually charged and emotionally raw storytelling.
