Broadening visual narratives
5 years ago

Broadening visual narratives

The Hindu  

For Indian dance and theatre traditions, form rather than content is the key-determinant of their identity. The late Kodungalloor Marumakan Raja, a connoisseur of Kathakali, adapted excerpts of Shakespeare’s The Tempest into a Kathakali play decades ago. Spread over 10 scenes, The Tempest begins with Lord Prospero’s dramatic monologue about his daughter followed by Ariel’s thiranokku. Kalamandalam Manoj portrayed the agile yet subservient Ariel whose actions dictate the dramatic turn of events. Although Ariel’s make-up resembled that of Hanuman’s in Kathakali, minuscule changes in make-up coupled with coloured costumes, offered the character a distinctive identity.

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Sanchaya brings back Tempest after more than two years
1 year, 4 months ago

Sanchaya brings back Tempest after more than two years

The Hindu  

Sanchaya, a Kannada theatre troupe that turned 35 recently, is back with one of its most popular productions Tempest, on Thursday, August 31, at Ranga Shankara. The Kannada-language production which was made close to a decade ago, has showcased more than 30 shows across India and is coming back on stage after a two-year-long break. While possessing the hallmark qualities …

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