Performance
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.
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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
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
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.