Surya Performance Lab, based in Tamil Nadu near Pondicherry, offers research workshops, and training courses, and creates shows and tours in India and abroad. In India, the company collaborates with Auroville, the University of Pondicherry-Performing art Dpt, Kalarigram, Auro University in Surat, the National School of Drama in Delhi, and Baroda University.

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The company has performed in Auroville and at the International Bharat Rang Mahotsav Festival in Delhi, the National Festival in Odissa, Baroda University, Auro University in Surat, the Tantrostav Festival in Tamil Nadu, and the Alliances Françaises in Pondicherry, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai, Delhi, and Trivandrum. Trivandrum.

The company also tours abroad: Nepal, France (Lorient Festival), and South Africa (State Theatre, Kucheza Festival).

The company is directed by Philippe Pelen and Thierry Moucazambo who previously founded the Théâtre Talipot Company in La Reunion, France. With Théâtre Talipot Philippe and Thierry have toured their creations in 83 countries in prestigious venues and festivals such as Théâtre de la Ville de Paris, Opéra de Paris, Grande Halle de la Villette, Paris Unesco and Edinburgh Festival (Scotland), Grahamstown Festival (South Africa); Hong Kong (French May), National Festival Brazil, Spoletto Festival (Italy), etc. They have also performed in places of great urgency (countries at war) in the most disadvantaged townships, in prisons, and in hospitals. Their creations have won numerous awards. They have also directed many workshops for large international dance/theatre companies and in universities. Supported by UNESCO, Philippe, and Thierry also created and founded the Festival d'Art Métis in La Réunion, Indian Ocean.