he Kutiyattam dance troupe from the Natana Kairali Research and Performing Centre for Traditional Arts in Irinjalakuda, Thrissur District, Kerala, India, again visits Sweden in May 2012. This time the Natana Kairali dance troupe will give two public performances at Teater Sagohuset in Lund, on Friday 25 May and Sunday 27 May, at 19.00. 

 

This is the same dance troup that visited Sweden in 2006 and also 2005, when they gave four performances based on the ancient Sanskrit drama Sakuntala at the Wooden Theatre of Järvsö in Hälsingland.

Natanakairali has been reaching out to the world of theatre and dance all over India and abroad for over three decades. Based on careful research and respect for all hereditary exponents, a vast store of classical and ritual arts is increasingly being appreciated by discerning audiences, fellow artistes and scholars alike. The foremost goal remains to preserve their authenticity and dignity at all times while exploring new horizons. 

 

Venue: Sagohuset, Revingegatan 8, Lund.

 

More information on Natana Kairali here.

 

More information about the Lund performances here.