The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company

Celebrating Kathakali drama and Theyam dance rituals from Southern India.

Kathakali is the classical dance drama of Kerala. It embraces drama, dance, music, visuals and ritual to create the most exotic, visually exciting and powerful forms of theatre. Colourful costumes and elaborate three dimensional make up magically transforms the actors into gods, kings, devils and princesses. They tell universal stories from the Hindu epics.

'Spectacularly beautiful!’ (The Daily Telegraph).