In the last four parts, I wrote about the Dance Notations and how various mudras,…
Not only mudras, but their movements are also notated in detail in the dance notation…
Without Tharun, Yazh, an ancient instrument would not have taken birth in modern times
The sopanam musician’s birthplace Ramamangalam has a unique cultural heritage that is filled with music and rhythm.
New Memebers to take charge at Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi
The USA-based Western Symphony is presenting three compositions of Swati Tirunal for the first time…
An insightful lecture on Manodharma music in Chennai by Chitravina N Ravikiran elaborated on the etiquettes of Manodharma Sangeetham.
Padma Vibhushan Prabha Atre is everything molded into one. She is a singer, a music critic, a guru, and has penned books on music. Today is her 90th birthday.
What did the artistes do when the audience disapproved of the integration of theatre and circus on stage? In December 2011, we hosted the premier show…
Innovative acts and external recognition through accolades could help catapult the circus industry to newer heights Circus is not only a medium of entertainment but also…
Playwright C L Jose has turned 90. A peek into his plays and theater. C L Jose is a firm believer of the universal axiom, .…
An interview with Satyabrata Rout, author of Scenography: An Indian Perspective.
Edgar Wallace created several unforgettable series characters like Commissioner Sanders, the African chief Bosambo, Inspector…
Mieko Kawakami exploded onto Japanese cultural scene first as a musician then as a poet and later as a blogger and finally as an award-winning novelist
What did the artistes do when the audience disapproved of the integration of theatre and…
Why audience in the show and the performing art on the stage need to build a connection.
Safety net in the form of liberal insurance cover and safety paraphernalia is crucial to a circus artiste.
How the combined theatre and circus productions started drawing audiences.
The regulatory authorities and the industry are yet to reinvent the circus acts reeling from the wake of disrepute for using child labour and training animals in an unsuitable environment.
Clowns & Clouds was a pathbreaking show blending circus and theatre. It also helped us pose questions of survival of the art itself
While theatre enjoyed both a political discussion and social relevance, circus suffered from exploitation and problems of poverty.
The collaboration between NSD and Grand Circus came with these footnotes.
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Ace cinematographer Ravi K Chandran has moved the camera for iconic movies such as Kannathil Muthamittal, Dil Chahta Hai and Black talks to India Art Review on his journey into the world of lenses and lights, and offers a philosophical masterclass on the subtle art of cinematography.
