Kathakali Festival 2025 Mainstage Performances

~ 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
Soneiya Chandran
Dr Ganesh Neelakanta Iyer
Prishalini Rajendran
Pavithra Devi Pannirselvam
Bavani Devi Jesus Ilango
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 is a programme of the Singapore Heritage Festival 2025.

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