Kathakali LIVE

Name: Kathakali LIVE
Start: 2024-10-31T20:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-10-31T22:00:00+01:00
Location: Duke Street,Devonport,PL1 4PS,GB

Schedule

Thu Oct 31 2024 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Duke Street,Devonport,PL1 4PS,GB | Plymouth, EN

One of the most powerful forms of visual storytelling in the world, Kathakali is a live dance-drama originating from Kerala, South India.
We're delighted to host the Kala Chethena Kathakali Company at Market Hall as part of their UK Autumn tour!
Kathakali is a piece of visual theatre that originated in the temples of Kerala, Southern India, around 500 years ago. It is a breathtaking brand of theatre, movement, drama, vibrant costumes, stunning makeup, ritual and symbolic storytelling.
The stories reflect human behaviour that has changed little over the centuries. They highlight family, equality, the right of women to be safe and valued, vanity, spirituality, love, devotion, compassion and the pointless destruction and suffering in the world.
Before the peformance there will be a short demonstration to show how a Kathakali actor tells a story through emotions, facial expressions, characters and a 4000 year old sign language called Mudras.
We welcome people of all ages and cultural backgrounds to join us and celebrate the magnificent art of Kathakali.
Thursday 31st October:
1pm - 4:30pm: Drop in to see the incredible traditional make-up application take place!
6:30pm - Doors open
7:00pm: Performance begins
9.00pm - Performance ends
Friday 1st November:
9am - 12pm: Drop in to see the incredible traditional make-up application take place!
2:00pm - Doors open
2:30pm: Performance begins
4.30pm - Performance ends