Kathakali Festival 2025 Mainstage Performances

Kathakali Festival 2025 Mainstage Performances

WE ARE SOLD OUT FOR BOTH MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES ON 3 & 4 MAY!!
THANK YOU SINGAPORE!


~ Sacred Stories, Living Traditions ~
Step into the magnificent world of Kathakali, where sacred stories come alive through elaborate costumes, mesmerizing music, and precise choreography. The Kathakali Festival 2025 presents two spectacular evenings of traditional Indian dance-theatre as part of the Mainstage Performances, featuring master artists from India performing alongside Singapore's finest practitioners.

From the dramatic tale of Satyavathi Parinayam to the powerful narrative of Dakshayagam, discover how centuries-old stories resonate with contemporary audiences. The unforgettable journey comes complete with digital surtitles and follow-along guides that make this intricate art form accessible to all.

Mainstage Performances
Satyavathi Parinayam | 3 May 2025 (Sat), 7.30pm | Stamford Arts Centre Black Box
In this original Kathakali masterpiece penned by Kalamandalam Biju, head of BAA's Kathakali Troupe, dive into an enthralling episode from the Mahabharatha where the daughter of a fisherman comes to rule a kingdom.

Dakshayagam | 4 May 2025 (Sun), 7.30pm | Stamford Arts Centre Black Box
Witness this powerful retelling from the Skanda Puranam where the animosity between Daksha and Shiva lead to the humiliation of Sati, and experience the dramatic events that follow.

Cast
Dancers (India)                                                                    
Kalamandalam Parthasaradhy
Kalarangam Gireesan

Dancers (Singapore)
Kalamandalam Biju
Bavani Devi Jesus Ilango
Dr Ganesh Neelakanta Iyer
Pavithra Devi Pannirselvam
Prishalini Rajendran
Sabarish Ganesh Iyer
Soneiya Chandran
Vinaya Menon

Musicians (India)
Kalamandalam Vinod
Kalamandalam Viswas
Kalamandalam Venu Mohan
Margi Retnakaran 

Chutty (India)
Sadanam Vivek
Look out for special pre-show events too, including the traditional Keli ritual and exclusive behind-the-scenes experiences, which will offer deeper insights into this remarkable art form.

Mark your calendars and be part of Singapore's premier celebration of classical Indian theatre-dance.

This programme is held in conjunction with Singapore Heritage Festival 2025.
KATHAKALI FESTIVAL EXCLUSIVE PASS
LIMITED TO JUST 20 PRIVILEGED GUESTS - DONATE HERE 
Experience the extraordinary metamorphosis of Kathakali artists in an intimate, exclusive setting that few ever witness. This EXCLUSIVE PASS invites you to step behind the curtain and into a centuries-old ritual where performers transform into divine beings through sacred art practices passed down through generations.

Your extraordinary afternoon begins with an exclusive access to witness their elaborate transformation process. Watch as intricate facial designs come to life, each stroke carrying deep mythological significance, and observe the careful arrangement of elaborate costumes that turn mortals into gods. Then enjoy an authentic Kerala tea time, followed by an immersion into the 𝐾𝑒𝑙𝑖 ritual. End the day with your priority seats to the enthralling performance of π‘†π‘Žπ‘‘π‘¦π‘Žπ‘£π‘Žπ‘‘β„Žπ‘– π‘ƒπ‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘Žπ‘¦π‘Žπ‘š, penned by BAA's Kalamandalam Biju Vanamali, based on a little-known episode from the Mahabharatha.

Find out more on the full extent of your privileges in the above poster and donate here (minimum $120) to be one of the 20 privileged guests!



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