Kathakali Workshops

9th May 2013

On Friday 3rd May we were delighted to welcome Kalamandalam Vijayakumar and Kalamandalam Barbara Vijayakumar to Hipsburn to teach us about Kathakali. We enjoyed a slide show, workshops and a magnificent performance.
Kathakali is based on Hinduism and is a highly charged powerful drama that combines devotion, drama, dance, music, costumes and make up to produce one of the world’s most impressive forms of sacred theatre.
 

Following their visit Barbara and Vijaya kindly sent the following email:
'Thank you all so much for having Kathakali in your school, we will always remember your kindness and support throughout the day. The children are a great reflection on the excellent teaching and leadership in the school, they were well focused, retained information, understood both academically and practically what was being asked of them and worked with enjoyment.'
 

The Kathakali company are performing at the Alnwick Playhouse on 20th November, look out for details from the Playhouse box office.