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.
Tickets
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.
Details