Performance

Classical Kathakali PERFORMANCES

Welcome - thank you for visiting our Performance Page.

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

KATHAKALI UK TOUR 2024.

We are presently waiting for the result of our Arts council of England grant application for a Kathakali UK Tour next year.

Fingers Crossed!

If successful, we will be back on the road providing classical Kathakali performanaces, presented by worldclass artists, .supported by workshops to help people access, understand and enjoy Kathakali on a deeper level.

Please watch this space for information on our Kathakali performances.

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Meanwhile .........

You maybe interested in our Heritage Project featuring an Exhibition of Kathakali costumes, other arts of Kerala, performances and workshops.

Please click our Whats On - Exhibition Page.

Kathakali Exhibition

Learn more about Kathakali.

Please click on our Education Page.

Kathakali in Education And The Community

Check out our Event Dates Page for all our activities.

Tour & Event Dates: The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company

kindly supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund made possible by the National lottery players

Actor Padmasree Kalamanadalam Gopi

Photo credit Garry Laybourn

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If you would like to see what we have done in the past please carry on scrolling .......

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UNDERSTANDING KATHAKALI

If you can not understand the Kathakali gestures - please click on the link for free lessons.

https://kathakalimusdras.com

Actor Kalamandalam Balasubramanian Photo credit Mark Bennett

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PERFROMANCES ALREADY COMPLETED

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MARCH 19th - September 30th 2022

WORKSHOPS AND PERFORMANCES

In 2022 we delivered Kathakali workshops and performances in London, Croydon, Weymouth, Isle of Wight, Chichester, Exeter, Bordon and Maidenhead,

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Contact Us - The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company

Proud King Daksha. - Actor Kalamandalam balasubramanian Photo credie Mark Bennett

King Daksha and his wife ooking lovingly at baby Sati. ,Actors Padmasree Kalamandalam Gopi Ashan and Kalamandalam Vijayakumar Photo credit Garry Laybourn

Kathakali costume section shoing the gold foil covered ornaments. - photo credit Kamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar

Students studying Kathakali costume conservation.

Mask making workshop for families.

Kia Kottu Kali - traditional dance of Kerala performed by women.

TO BOOK

If you would like to book an event for your school ot group, or, want to see our performances, exhibitions or workshops, please don’t hesitate to contact us.