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“A fresh coming-out and coming-of-age story…a simple, radiant idea that lingers long after the lights go down.” –Theatre and Tonic
A Tamil teenager is preparing for their period party–a coming-of-age ritual meant to mark “womanhood.” But Krish isn’t a girl. And this celebration feels more like the start of a never-ending performance. As expectations mount, Krish decides to take control. With help from their best friend Brenavee and a growing chosen family, Krish imagines the degendered party of their dreams.
Set in 2010, in the aftermath of the Tamil genocide, Gayathiri Kamalakanthan’s play Period Parrrty is at once a story of survival and a trans Tamil rom-com for the ages.
“A heartwarming portrait of the struggle for self-expression…moving and resonant.”
–The Stage
“In many ways, your classic coming-of-age story–full of teenage angst, fumbling romances, and dreams of older, freer years. But Gayathiri Kamalakanthan’s play is also a bold study of Tamil history and identity…a tender, delicate exploration of self-discovery that hits you right in the emotional gut.”
–Guardian
“Gayathiri Kamalakanthan’s play pushes literary limits in a production bursting with humour, pathos, and cutting sarcasm…a moving, refreshingly original work.”
–All That Dazzles
“Packed with nuanced discussions about identity, culture and family…heartwarming and adorable.”
–Diva
“Beautiful, revolutionary and joyful…a triumph.”
–A Young(ish) Perspective
Gayathiri Kamalakanthan is a Tamil poet, playwright, facilitator, and producer based in London. They have performed with the Roundhouse, DAYTIMERS, and the Southbank Centre, and are a recipient of the Disabled Poets Prize, the Faber and Andlyn Publisher’s Prize, and the RSL Literature Matters Award. Their plays include Period Parrrty (Kali Theatre and Soho Theatre, 2025).