theatre

Kathakali

On tour at 2 venues in 2 towns · 2 performances from Wed 14 Oct to Fri 23 Oct.

It combines storytelling, dance, drama, ritual, vibrant costumes and an intricate makeup featured in the Guinness Book of Records as the most three dimensional make up in the world. This powerful performance is presented by the internationally renowned Kala Chethena Kathakali Company. They are the leading Kathakali group outside of India. Kathakali evolved from earlier temple art forms in the 17th century. It is based on Hinduism and is a highly charged powerful drama that combines devotion with performance to produce one of the most impressive forms of sacred theatre in the world. This perfor