Kathakali drama workshop and performance – Norbury Library, London SW16 4UW

About the Kala Chethena Kathakali CompanyThe Kala Chethena Kathakali Company is the leading Kathakali group outside of India. Our vision is to make Kathakali accessible, understandable and enjoyable to people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds throughout the UK and internationally.Based in Southampton and Kerala, south India the company was founded by Kathakali actor Kalamandalam Vijayakumar and Kathakali make-up specialist Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar, the Kala Chethena Kathakali Company brings major world class artists from Kerala to tour nationally and internationally.Kathakali are a touring theatre company and work locally, regionally, nationally and world-wide.Kathakali Company Contact:Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar1 Holland Rd, Woolston, Southampton, England SO19 9FW |www.kathakali.net

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Inspiring Kathakali drama workshop and a colourful Kathakali performance in Norbury Library, Beatrice Avenue, Norbury, London SW16 4UW.

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<aside>Join the Kala Chethena Kathakali Company to celebrate Kathakali, the ancient culture of Kerala and the magic of storytelling  in March 2022.</aside><aside></aside><h1>Vibrant Kathakali drama workshop and performance in Norbury Library, London</h1><p>Discover how a Kathakali actor tells a story using characters, movement, facial expressions, emotions and a 4,000-year-old sign language called Mudras. Led by masters from Kerala Kathakali drama workshop is suitable for families.</p><p>Kathakali is a breath-taking blend of theatre, dance, drama, stunning costumes, beautiful make up and storytelling.</p><p>Kathakali is the Classical dance drama of Kerala, southern India and 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.</p><p>See the traditional Kathakali make up, view the costumes and meet the artists and then see a Kathakali performance presented by international artists from Kerala, India. Lose yourself in the magic of storytelling.</p>

<h2>Kathakali and Kerala culture - Norbury Library, London</h2><p>Kathakali is a masterpiece of visual theatre that emerged in Kerala, south India, around 500 years ago. It is a magnificent combination of ritual, drama, dance, music, gestures, emotion, characters, stunning costumes and elaborate makeup to tell stories from the Hindu epics that express spiritual and social ideals.</p><p>The Kathakali performance offers a rare opportunity to see Kathakali in this country, view the makeup, see the costumes and meet the artists. Before the performance starts a demonstration will illustrate how a Kathakali actor tells a story through emotions, facial expressions, characters, and gestures.</p><p>A short film will take the audience back in time when Kathakali first emerged around 600 years ago.</p>

<h3>ABOUT THE WORKSHOPS:</h3><p>Kathakali is an ancient dance drama from the temples of Kerala and has mastered the art of visual storytelling for 500 years. Kathakali offers an exciting opportunity for people to understand and enjoy non-western theatre.</p><p>The workshops led by internationally renowned Kathakali actor <strong>Kalamandalam Vijayakumar</strong> and will involve the following skills:</p><p><strong>HAND GESTURES</strong> – a 4,000 year old dramatic sign language</p><p><strong>FACIAL EXPRESSIONS</strong> – to show emotions.</p><p><strong>BODY LANGUAGE</strong> – movement, body exercises, co-ordination</p><p><strong>RHYTHM</strong> – footwork and concentration</p>

<h3><strong>Kathakali Performance</strong>
</h3><p>Kathakali is the classical dance drama of Kerala, south India and 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. Presented by world-class Kathakali experts who have undergone years of intense training and have performed internationally for decades. The tour focuses on making Kathakali as accessible and enjoyable to as many people as possible including children, families, and students, both from Asian and non-Asian communities.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.croydon.gov.uk/libraries-leisure-and-culture/libraries/find-your-library/norbury-library#" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Norbury Library, London</a> 🡵</h2><p>Beatrice Avenue, Norbury, London SW16 4UW</p><p><strong>Event Contact</strong>: norburylibrary@croydon.gov.uk | Tel: 020 7884 5215</p><h2>21st April 2022</h2><h3><strong>11.00am – 11.45am </strong></h3><h3>- Kathakali drama workshop, suitable for families.</h3><h3><strong>11.45am – 12.30pm </strong></h3><h3>- See the makeup, view the costumes, and meet the artists.</h3><h3><strong>2.00pm – 3.00pm </strong></h3><h3>- Kathakali performed by masters of Kathakali from Kerala, India</h3><p><strong>Lose yourself in the magic of storytelling</strong></p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><h3><strong>About the Kala Chethena Kathakali Company</strong></h3><p>The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company is the leading Kathakali group outside of India. Our vision is to make Kathakali accessible, understandable and enjoyable to people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds throughout the UK and internationally.</p><p>Kathakali are a touring theatre company and work locally, regionally, nationally and world-wide.</p><h3><strong>Kathakali Company Contact:</strong></h3><p><strong>Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar</strong></p><p>1 Holland Rd, Woolston, Southampton, England SO19 9FW | <a href="https://www.kathakali.net" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.kathakali.net</a> 🡵</p><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><h3>For more information please visit - <a href="https://kathakalievents.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.kathakalievents.com</a> 🡵</h3><p>-------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p>

<aside>Actor Kalamandalam Balasubramanian. Photo credit Mark Bennett.</aside>

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