Education
Education and Community Workshops
Welcome - thank you for visiting our Education Page.
WORKSHOPS - OUR MISSION.
To develop a greater understanding of Kathakali and south Indian heritage we offer drama workshops, solo performances and maskmaking workshops for people of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities and locations.
We aim to make our activities as enjoyable and accessible as possible to enable people to discover the fascinating world of Kathakali.
Celebrate our multi-cultural society, access non-western theatre, explore communication through gestures, understand emotions and how to express characters.
WHAT WE OFFER - NO NEED TO TRAVEL - WE COME TO YOU.
We offer a wide selection of workshops for schools, colleges and community groups accommodating all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds and interests.
Children learning a 4,000 year old sign language called Mudras.
Kathakali Drama - Discover how a Kathakali actor tells a story through gestures, emotions and charactres - pitched to suit all ages and abilities.
Kathakali maskmaking - understand how the make up creates a character using pattern and colour - ideal for families.
Kathakali costume conservation.- learn how the Kathakali costumes are preseved and handled.
Specially designed workshops to suit your needs.
We work with all ages and abilities.
Teachers Notes supplied.
For more information please click on the link.
Contact Us - The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company
TO BOOK A WORKSHOP
If you would like to book a Kathakali workshop from your school or group please contact us
Contact Us - The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company
TO TAKE PART IN A WORKSHOP
If you would like to take part in a workshop please click on the link to our Event Dates Page.
WORKSHOPS COMMING UP
EVENT DATES 2024
For a list of our dates please click on our Event Dates Page.
New dates will be added as they are confirmed.
Tour & Event Dates: The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company
OUR HERITAGE
Our Heritage project includes a wide range of envents - performances, workshops and an exhibition please follow the link for more information on:
EXHIBITION.
PERFORMANCES
Indian Theatre Plays & Shows UK – Kathakali
DATES
Made possible by the National Lottery Heritage Fund we will be presenting an exciting project featuring an exhibition, workshops and performances.
Supported by the National lottery players through the National lottery Heritage Fund.
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If you would like to see what we have done previously keep on scrolling ........
PLEASE NOTE THESE EVENTS ARE FINISHED.
2022
We worked with various schools in the Uk and Kerala introducing young people to Kathakali through lectures, demonstrations and performances.
The children have been exceptional and were eager to discover the magical world of storytelling created by Kathakali.
The students were outstanding in their desire to learn and explore cultural heritage.
Workshops completed in the following locations in 2022:
St Swithun`s Church Hall, Croydon.
The Bay Theatre, Weymouth.
Quay Arts Centre, Newport, Isle of Wight.
Chichester Guildhall, Chichester.
Exeter Phoenix, Exeter.
The Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre, Bordon.
Norden Farm Arts Centre, Maidenhead
Museum of Croydon.
Kerala, south India.
UNDERSTANDING KATHAKALI.
This character is talking through a 4,000 year old sign language called Mudras?
Actor Kalamandalam Balasubramanian
Photo credit Mark Bennett
WANT TO LEARN?
If you want to learn more about the Mudras free of charge - please click on the link to our Sign Language web page
http://www.kathakalimudras.com/
Actor Kalamandalam Vijayakumar - Photo credit Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar
Actors Padmasree Kalamandalam Gopi Ashan and Kalamandalam Vijayakumar Photo credit Garry Laybourn
KATHAKALI SIGN LANGUAGE - MUDRAS.
Learn about the Kathakali sign language called Mudras.
REMOVE THE BARRIER
Remove the barrier - The biggest barrier between Kathakali and the audience understanding the story is the 4,000 year old sigh language used in Kathakali to tell a story.