Retelling of the Urvasi-Pururavas love story for the first time in Koodiyattam
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Retelling of the Urvasi-Pururavas love story for the first time in Koodiyattam

The Hindu  

The architects of Koodiyattam, the Sanskrit theatre tradition that survives only in Kerala, is the Chakyar community for whom the performance of the art form is ‘Kuladharma’. Recently, Sooraj Nambiar, an ace performer and a disciple of the maestro Ammannur Madhava Chakyar sprang a surprise by presenting the fourth Act — for the first time in the history of Koodiyattam. While the unique technique of ‘pakarnattam’ in Koodiyattam is usually employed for the portrayal of multiple characters by the actor, here it served to represent animals and birds. ‘Unmatta Vikramam’ was the first in-house production presented under the auspices of Tripudi, the new cultural outfit, formed in memory of Sooraj’s grandmother Brahmani Pattu artiste Savithri Amma.

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A poem from Kalitogai, a classical Tamil anthology, that portrays rebel theatre
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A poem from Kalitogai, a classical Tamil anthology, that portrays rebel theatre

The Hindu  

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A bouquet of three plays to think and entertain
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A bouquet of three plays to think and entertain

The Hindu  

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