Author: Sam Mitchell
Kathakali: The Classical Dance Drama of Kerala, South India
Thursday, 11th September, 2008 at 12:54 pm, Isle of Wight
| 22, September 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm |
Quay Arts are delighted to welcome the world’s foremost Kathakali company, Kala Chethena, on tour outside their native Kerala, South India to the Anthony Minghella Theatre on Monday 22 Sept at 8pm.
It will be a truly vibrant and visually stunning display of dance and drama not to be missed!
Kathakali originated in the temples of Kerala over 500 years ago and embraces drama, dance, music, visual arts and ritual to create one of the most exciting and powerful forms of theatre.
Together they will reveal a 2000 year old sign language, first used in temple rituals and centuries later in Kathakali drama.
Extraordinary costumes and make-up transform the actors into gods, kings, devils and princesses to tell their stories through the exotic world of theatre.
‘They perform with amazing grace and dignity. Intense, hypnotic and spectacularly beautiful’… The Daily Telegraph
Bits and Bobs:
Performance Date/Time: Mon 22 Sept 8pm Doors 7pm
Location: Anthony Minghella Theatre, Quay Arts
Tickets: Workshops Free / Performance £12 / £11
Box Office: 01983 822490
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