dance/physical theatre review

Invasion Festival: Kathakali 'Kalyanasawgandhikam'

Dance Ihayami

After falling in love with India a few years back, I was really looking forward to seeing this. Kathakali is one of the oldest theatre forms in the world, and I was left hugely in awe of the talented performers I saw in India. Unfortunately this performance failed to live up to my expectations as the two character story was at times difficult to follow due to the flat seating arrangement, and I also thought the use of live music would have been much more effective. However, the costumes are spectacular, and you can't fault the discipline and talent of the cast who convey the story through tiny hand and facial movements as well as complicated dance steps.

Club WEST @ Quincentenary Hall, 3, 10, 16, Aug, 11.30am (12.30pm), prices vary , fpp 116

tw rating: 3/5

published: Aug-2008

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