Location
Redbridge Museum,
Ilford,
London,
IG1 1EA
Dates
This exhibition CLOSED on Sat, 22nd Dec 2012
This exhibition has finished.
Cost: Free of Charge
Description
This exhibition explores the world of Kathakali, the male classical dance drama from Kerala, South India.
Kathakali (meaning ‘story-play’) was developed to make ancient Hindu religious stories accessible to ordinary people.
On display in this exhibition are a range of stunning costumes, loaned by Kala Chethena Kathakali Company, whose designs have changed little in 500 years.
Through film, photography and music, visitors will enter a world of sacred theatre that continues to thrive in the 21st century.
The exhibition is part of a project created by Kathakali experts Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar and Kalamandalam Vijayakumar.
Working with different community groups in Redbridge, they have led imaginative workshops and performances and made a new film to uncover some of the skills involved in Kathakali.
The exhibition also features a new Kathakali-inspired costume made by Wanstead High School and a short film by Redbridge ASNET about people of Keralan origin living in Redbridge today.
Contact and Booking Details
More information at this website.
No need to book tickets - just turn up on the day.
Disclaimer
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This exhibition has finished.
This event runs over several days/weeks. Dates include:
Location
Redbridge Museum,
Ilford,
London,
IG1 1EA
