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Classical Kathakali PERFORMANCES

The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company is renowned for presenting classical Kathakali performances by world-class artists from Kerala, south India.

We welcome you to join us in a celebration of Kathakali and the magic of storytelling. .  

 

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KATHAKALI IN CARDIFF 

 

26TH AUGUST 2023

 

All welcome - please come and join us.

 

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15th OCTOBER 2022 - PERFORMANCE

CHESTERFIELD.

Everyone welcome 

See highly talented artists come together to celebrate Diwali including a solo Kathakali performance by internationally renowned Kathakali Actor, Kalamandalam Vijayakumar. 

Kathakali is delighted to be invited to perform at this exciting event arranged by the Asian Association of Chesterfield and North Derbyshire as part of their 40th Anniversary. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If you can not understand the Kathakali gestures - Kalamandalam Vijayakumar is providing free lessons online please visit https://kathakalimusdras.com

 

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Actor Kalamandalam Balasubramanian Photo credit Mark Bennett

 

 

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PERFROMANCES ALREADY COMPLETED

 

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MARCH 19th  2022 - WORKSHOP 

 

St Swithun`s Church Hall

22 Grovelands Road

Purley

Croydon

CR8 4LA

TeL Lata Desai 07495279503

www.subrangarts.co.uk

 

EVENT:

Kathakali drama workshop suitable for families.

 

 

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MARCH 20th 2022 - WORKSHOP - PERFORMANCE 

 

TIME: 1.30pm – 3.30pm 

Mask making workshop

4.00pm – 5.00pm

Kathakali performance in costume and makeup.

 

St Swithun`s Church hall

22 Grovelands Road

Purley

Croydon

CR8 4LA

TeL Lata Desai 07495279503

www.subrangarts.co.uk

 

EVENT:

Make a mask based on traditional Kathakali makeup designs then see a Kathakali performance presented by international artists from Kerala, India. Lose yourself in the magic of strorytelling.

 

Actor Kalamandalam Vijayakumar - Photo credit Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar

 

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MARCH 23rd 2022 - WORKSHOP - PERFORMANCE 

 

The Bay Theatre

Weymouth College

Cranford Ave

Weymouth.

Dorset

DT4 7LQ

 

TEL: 01305 208702

 

www.facebook.com/thebaytheatre

www.weymouth.ac.uk/the-bay-theatre

 

 

EVENT

 

Kathakali drama workshop,  see the makeup, view the costumes, and meet the artists 

Kathakali performance highlighting the right of women to be safe.

Performed by masters of Kathakali from Kerala, India. 

 

Actor Padmasree Kalamandalam Gopi Ashan - photo credite Garry Laybourn

 

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MARCH 24th and 25th 2022 - WORKSHOP - PERFORMANCE

 

Quay Arts Centre

Sea Street

Newport

Isle of Wight

PO30 5BD

Tel : 01983 822490

 

http://www.quayarts.org

 

EVENT

Kathakali drama workshop - See the makeup, view the costumes, and meet the artists 

 

Kathakali performance highlighting the right of women to be safe.

Performed by masters of Kathakali from Kerala, India.

 

Actor Kalamandalam Balasubramanian photo credit Mark bennett

 

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APRIL 2nd to 21st 2022 EXHIBITION OF KATHAKALI COSTUMES 

 

APRIL 2nd  WORKSHOP - PERFORMANCE

 

Norbury Library

Beatrice Avenue

Norbury

London

SW16 4UW

Tel: 020 7884 5215

norburylibrary@croydon.gov.uk

 

EVENT

 

EXHIBITION OPENING - WORKSHOP AND PERFORMANCE.

 

Actor Kalamandalam Vijayakumar - Photo credit Mark Bennett

 

 

 

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APRIL 3rd 2022 - SEE THE MAKEUP - PERFORMANCE 

 

Chichester Guildhall

Priory Park

Chichester

PO19 1NS

TEL: 01243 816525

http://www.thenovium.org

 

EVENT:

 

Kathakali workshop and performance.

 

 

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APRIL 6th 2022 - WORKSHOP - PERFORMANCE 

 

Exeter Phoenix

Gandy Street

Exeter

EX4 3LS

TEL: 01392 6670

http://www.exeterphoenix.org.uk

 

 

 

Actor Kalamandalam Balasubramanian and Kalamandalam Vijayakumar

Photo credit Mark Bennett

 

 

 

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APRIL 13th 2022 WORKSHOP - PERFORMANCE 

 

The Phoenix Theatre and Arts Centre

Station Road

Bordon

Hampshire

GU35 0LR

 

Tel 01420 472 664

 

www.phoenixarts.co.uk

 

 

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APRIL 19th 2022 -   PERFORMANCE 

 

Norden Farm Arts Centre

Altwood Road

Maidenhead

SL6 4PF

TEL: 01628 788997

 

Contact: www.nordenfarm

 

 

Actors Padmasree Kalamandalam Gopi Ashan and Kalamandalam Vijayakumar Photo credit Garry Laybourn

 

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APRIL 21st 2022 -  WORKSHOP - PERFORMANCE 

 

Norbury Library

Beatrice Avenue

Norbury

London

SW16 4UW

Tel: 020 7884 5215

 

LAST DAY OF EXHIBITION.

The exhibition will close on 21st April with a celebration of Kathakali.

 

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APRIL 30th - May 21st 2022 - EXHIBITION

EXHIBITION EXTENDED UN TIL 16TH SEPTEMBER 2022.

 

Museum of Croydon

Croydon Clocktower

Katharine Street

Croydon

CR9 1ET

Tel: 020 8253 1022

http://www.museumofcryodon.com

 

Mask and photo Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MAY 6TH 2022

 

MASTER CLASS TRAINING IN KATHAKALI COSTUME CONSERVATION. 

 

Museum of Croydon

Croydon Clocktower

Katharine Street

Croydon

CR9 1ET

Tel: 020 8253 1022

http://www.museumofcryodon.com

 

 

 

 

 

May 7th 2022

 

Museum of Croydon

Croydon Clocktower

Katharine Street

Croydon

CR9 1ET

Tel: 020 8253 1022

http://www.museumofcryodon.com

 

 

Kathakali drama workshop - morning

 

Learn how the costumes come alive through movement, characters, emotions and a 4,000-year-old sign language.

 

Kathakali mask making workshop - afternoon

Make a mask based on the traditional Kathakali makeup designs.

 

 

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May 14th 2022 

 

 

Museum of Croydon

Croydon Clocktower

Katharine Street

Croydon

CR9 1ET

Tel: 020 8253 1022

http://www.museumofcryodon.com

 

 

Chenda drumming workshops

 

Learn the basic rhythms and discover the sounds of Kerala through the ancient Chenda drum. .

 

 

 

May 21st 2022 PERFORMANCES 

 

 

Museum of Croydon

Croydon Clocktower

Katharine Street

Croydon

CR9 1ET

Tel: 020 8253 1022

http://www.museumofcryodon.com

 

A Celebration of Kerala Culture - exhibition closes

Open a door into the remarkable world of Kerala, enjoy the powerful drumming of a Chenda Melam, see the costumes come alive through professional performances of Kathakali, Bharathanatyam and Kia Kotti Kali. See the traditional dress of Kerala, photographs and films then complete the experience with Kerala snacks as the exhibition closes.

 

Kia Kotti kali - traditional dance of Kerala performed by women.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wethether you're interested in our performances, exhibitions or educational workshops, please don’t hesitate to contact us today.