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October 3, 6 & 26, 2024 Mumbai
NCPA presents NAKSHATRA FESTIVAL.
Oct 3:
SAMANVAY - Kathak by Shama Bhate's group
THE STORY OF KURIYEDATHU THATRI - Mohiniattam by Neena Prasad
Experimental theatre, 6.30pm
Oct 6:
ATAH KIM - Kathak by Kadamb ensemble
PRAVAHATI - Bharatanatyam by Natya Vriksha ensemble
Jamshed Bhaba theatre, 5pm
Oct 26:
THE GAME OF DICE - Chhau by Santosh Nair & group
BAHURANG - Kathak by Nirupama-Rajendra & Abhinava Dance Company
Jamshed Bhaba theatre, 5pm
Box Office: +91 22 66223754
October 3 - 26, 2024 New Delhi
Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra presents the 68th edition of its annual presentation of SHRI RAM, a dance drama depicting the life of Lord Rama from his birth to his Rajya Abhishek. Organized by Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra under the visionary direction of Shobha Deepak Singh (Chairperson, SBKK), this timeless production is embellished with original sound tracks, superb choreography, exquisites costumes, jewellery and an immersive set design.
At: the Open-Air Theatre, Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra, 1 Copernicus Marg, New Delhi. The two and half hours long presentation will commence daily at 6.30pm
October 3 - 27, 2024 Bhubaneswar, Delhi, Dehradun
Schedule for Ileana Citaristi
-3rd October, Bhubaneswar
Ileana Citaristi participates in the Centenary Celebrations of Prof. Mohan Khokar jointly organized by Odissi Research Center and IGNCA. Utkal Rangamanch auditorium, 6pm
-16th October, New Delhi
Ileana Citaristi to deliver a paper presentation at the International Seminar on Indian Dance 2024 (Odissi panel) organized by Sangeet Natak Academi , New Delhi. 9-10.30am
-18th October, Dehradun
Odissi solo performance by Ileana for the VIRASAT FESTIVAL organized by REACH at Dr B R Ambedkar Stadium of ONGC, Dehradun, 7pm
-22nd October Bhubaneswar
Ileana to receive ‘Guru Shree Samman’-2024 and to perform for the Gurupoojan Utsav and Classical Dance festival, organized by Angika at Rabindra Mandap, Bhubaneswar, 7pm
Info: icitaris@gmail.com
October 5, 2024 Mississauga, Canada
Sampradaya Dance Creations presents SALAAM RAHMAN, an interdisciplinary dance and music extravaganza that pays tribute to the iconic composer A.R. Rahman. The show will feature over 30 dancers showcasing a variety of dance styles, including Indian classical, folk, hip-hop, and contemporary movement. The dances, created by choreographers from the GTA have been commissioned to live music performed by the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with an Indian orchestra comprising classically trained musicians and singers. Together, they will recreate Rahman's signature blend of melodic Eastern classical intricacies, imaginative electronic sounds, and traditional orchestral arrangements.
From 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Main Auditorium (formerly known as Hammerson Hall) at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga.
Info: sampradaya.ca
October 8, 2024 Mumbai
NrityAvani Raas-Garba Nritya by Avani Shah & Troupe
Tata Theatre, 6.30pm. An NCPA presentation.
Box Office: +91 22 66223754
October 14, 2024 Kerala
Kalasagar celebrates GURUSMARANADINAM of Kathakali maestro Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval at Vellinezhi Chenganikotukavu. On this day, they also pay respects to distinguished Kathakali gurus, including Kalamandalam Vasudevan Nair, Kalamandalam Apunitharakan and Kalamandalam Ramankutty.
The program takes place at Kalamandalam Krishnankutty Poduval Smriti Mandapam at 6pm. Following the honoring of the gurus, they will present the POOTANA MOKSHAM Kathakali performance, featuring talented artists viz. Lalitha 1- Kumari Nandana Thekumbad, Lalitha 2- Kumari Narmada Vasudevan. Music by Jishnu Athipatta, Niranjan Mohan, along with Kalamandalam Raghuchandran on edakka / chenda, Kalamandalam Jayaprasad on maddalam, alongside Aniyaram/Aniyalam by Rangasree, Njalakurshi.
Info: kalasaagar@gmail.com
October 14 & 15, 2024 New Delhi
Guru Shovana Narayan and Dr Jyotsna Suri present the annual LALIT ARPAN FESTIVAL (23rd edition) featuring "STREE SPANDAN: Why I Did What I Did" on 14th October and "SAPAAD PANCHA" on 15th October.
14th Oct 2024:
* Shovana Narayan (Kathak)
* Gopika Varma (Mohiniattam)
* Sharon Lowen (Odissi)
15th Oct 2024:
* Sapaad Pancha, an Asavari Group presentation by Pallavi Lohani, Komal Biswal, Suparna Singh, Mahima Stsangi, Anil Kumar, Ashish Kathak
* Praveen Parihar (Kathak)
* Rama Vaidyanathan (Bharatanatyam)
Venue: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, 7pm
October 14 - 20, 2024 New Delhi
The Kiran Nadar Museum of Art (KNMA) announces the launch of its inaugural KNMA THEATRE FESTIVAL, a new initiative from its Performing Arts department. Taking place at the historic Sunder Nursery in New Delhi, this festival marks KNMA's debut in the contemporary theatre scene. Curated by Bengaluru-based actor, director and filmmaker Kirtana Kumar, the inaugural edition of the festival will focus on the role of contemporary theatre in addressing current societal vulnerabilities, including class, religion, location, gender, and sexuality. The theme of the inaugural KNMA Theatre Festival is, ‘The Power of Vulnerability’.
October 14, 6pm: Beesu Kamsale, The Nights
October 16, 6pm: Beesu Kamsale, Love and Information
October 17, 5pm: Portal Waiting, Talki Via Bengaluru
October 18, 7pm: Project Darling
October 19: नज़र के सामने/ Before Your Eyes (11.45am), Bhaagi Hui Ladkiyan (1.15pm), Enchanted Walk (6pm), Be-Loved: Theatre, Music, Queerness & Ishq (7pm)
October 20: wepushthesky (11.45am), Notion(s): In Between You & Me(1.15pm) , Enchanted Walk (6pm), Vali Vadha (7pm)
The symposium on the theme, ‘The Power of Vulnerability’ will navigate the phenomenon of
post-pandemic contemporary Indian theatre through an open, interactive space for theatre
viewing, conversation, Q&A and focus group discussion. Speakers include Dr Anuradha
Kapur, former director, National School of Drama; Vivek Madan, Mumbai-based theatre
actor, producer and founder-director of Bhasha Centre; Dr Abhilash Pillai, director,
pedagogue and scholar of contemporary Indian theatre; Dr Amanda Culp, dramaturg and
performance historian specializing on the theatrical after lives of Sanskrit drama; Dr Brahma
Prakash, writer, cultural theorist and assistant professor of Theatre and Performance
Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University; Dr Christoph Scheurle, professor at the University of
Applied Science and Arts in Dortmund (Germany); Markus Kubesch, theatre practitioner,
researcher and a visiting lecturer at Mozarteum University, Salzburg; and Deepan Sivaraman,
theatre director, scenographer, dramaturg and educator.
A hands-on workshop by Dr Barbara Lutz and Dr Christoph Scheurle for theatre-makers and
all students of performing arts will be held as part of the festival.
Free entry for students upon pre-registration and presentation of a valid student ID.
At: Sunder Nursery in New Delhi
Info: mannat.malhotra@longform.in
October 16-21, 2024 New Delhi
Sangeet Natak Akademi presents INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL ON INDIAN DANCE.
Register
Meet the icons of Indian dance
October 19, 2024 Chennai
The students of Heartfulness International School, Omega Branch (Formerly Lalaji Memorial Omega International School) present, ‘Kalanjali 2024’, an annual festival of Performing Arts. The event demonstrates their enduring passion and commitment to the arts. This event is organized and managed entirely by the students of the senior school under the guidance of teachers. This year Kalanjali brings to you, ‘Bhu Viplava - the restless earth’, a contemporary dance drama production directed by Dr. Anita Ratnam, from 5.30pm at Narada Gaana Sabha.
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October 20, 2024 Palo Alto, CA
Yuva Bharati presents NAVAVIDHA BHAKTI - NINE WAYS OF DEVOTION.
Manipuri solo at 4pm followed by Navavidha Bhakti at 5pm by six dance styles
Snighda Venkatramani - Bharatanatyam, Samidha Satyam - Kuchipudi, Gayatri Joshi - Odissi,
Dipanwita Sengupta - Kathak, Sanjib Bhattacharya - Manipuri, and Mohiniattam
At: Cubberley Theater, 4120 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
November 2, 2024 - January 4, 2025 Kanchipuram
The Kattaikkuttu Sangam presents the KALAI THIRU VIZHAA 2024 - the 34th edition of its annual performing arts festival. Spread over 10 consecutive Saturdays, the festival presents 18 captivating shows by 200+ performers. All shows are freely accessible to the public.
Schedule
e-mail: info@kattaikkuttu.org
November 7, 2024 Mumbai
DVIKĀ - Odissi duet by Bijayini Satpathy & Prithvi Nayak
Experimental Theatre, 6.30pm. An NCPA presentation.
Box Office: +91 22 66223754
November 9, 2024 Maidenhead, UK
Drishti Dance presents AVARTAN’24, the annual showcase of Kathak works, for the first time at Norden Farm. Drishti Dance, Reading’s foremost Performing Arts Company brings together its own dance works led by its Artistic director Anuradha Chaturvedi; an exciting new collaboration between Drishti Dance’s talented Youth Dance company and young talented dancers from Slough based Dancing Nikita company. The evening also features, talented dancers from Sutton based Upahaar Dance School bringing their Mohiniattam works for the first time to the platform and UK’s emerging artist Pallavi Anand (Bharatanatyam).
At: Courtyard Theatre, Norden Farm Centre, Maidenhead, 7pm
November 16, 2024 Leicester, UK
Curve Leicester Nupur Arts is celebrating 10 years of Nartan Festival with ANARTAM, an evening of South Asian classical dance, at 7pm. From Bharatanatyam to Kathak, Odissi to Kandyan dance, artists from across the UK including Kinga Malec, Amritha Jayakrishnan, Pallabi Basak Vijay, Kandyan Dancers Company and the Nupur Arts Ensemble will explore the theme of Love and Devotion.
Curated by Nupur Arts and supported by Curve Theatre, Akademi and Arts Council England.
November 16 & 17, 2024 San Jose, CA
Abhinaya Dance Company presents DRAUPADI - THE UNSUNG WARRIOR, journeying through the travails of Draupadi, the heroine in the ancient epic Mahabharata that mirrors the woes of women to this day. This performance intertwines intricate rhythms, captivating melodies, and elegant narration, offering a profound experience.
Saturday, November 16, 6pm / Sunday, November 17, 4pm
Venue: Mexican Heritage Plaza
Music by Bay area composer: Asha Ramesh, Lyrics y Arjun Bharadwaj.
Get your tickets at: tikkl.com/abhinaya
Info: abdanceco@gmail.com
November 21, 2024 Mumbai
Kathak by Rani Khanam and Kathak & Lavani by Mukta Joshi
Experimental Theatre, 6.30pm. An NCPA presentation.
Box Office: +91 22 66223754
December 6, 2024 Mumbai
'SARI' - The Unstitched - Contemporary & Traditional by Daksha Sheth & Troupe, an NCPA presentation in collaboration with Sahachari Foundation Events.
Jamshed Bhabha Theatre, 6.30pm.
Box Office: +91 22 66223754
December 7, 2024 Palo Alto, CA
In Pratibha chamber concert series, Yuva Bharati presents Bharatanatyam by Vibha Raju
Midpen Media Center Studios, 900 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 4pm. Free for all.
Info: info@yuvabharati.org
December 12 - 14, 2024 Mumbai
NCPA presents PRAVAHA DANCE FESTIVAL 2024. Pravaha is dedicated to new creations in dance by artistes who have distilled years of experience into these works.
Day 1, Dec 12
*Bharatanatyam by Nina Rajarani & Troupe, Godrej Dance Theatre, 5pm
*Kuchipudi by Sreelakshmy Govardhanan & Troupe and Manipuri by Bimbavati Devi & Troupe, Experimental Theatre, 6.30pm
Day 2, Dec 13
*Bharatanatyam by Rama Vaidyanathan Experimental Theatre, 6.30pm
Day 3, Dec 14
*Bharata Nrithyam by Aishwariya Harish & Troupe and Bharatanatyam by Revathi Srinivasraghavan & Troupe, Godrej Dance Theatre, 11am
*Kathak by Gauri Diwakar & Troupe and Kathakali by Sadanam Balakrishnan & Troupe Experimental Theatre, 5pm
Box Office: +91 22 66223754
December 26 - 29, 2024 Chennai
The Krishna Gana Sabha presents the 42nd edition of NATYA KALA CONFERENCE conceived and curated by Nirupama-Rajendra titled ABHIJATA.
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