Kathakali Dance-Drama provides a comprehensive introduction to the distinctive and colourful dance-drama of Kerala in South-West India for the first time. This landmark volume: * explores Kathakali's reception as it reaches new audiences both in India and the west * includes two cases of controversial of Kathakali experiments * explores the implications for Kathakali of Keralan politics During these performances heroes, heroines, gods and demons tell their stories of traditional Indian epics. The four Kathakali plays included in this anthology, translated from actual performances into English are: * The Flower of Good Fortune * The Killing of Kirmmira * The Progeny of Krishna * King Rugmamgada's Law Each play has an introduction and detailed commentary and is illustrated by stunning photographs taken during performances. An introduction to Kathakali stage conventions, make-up, music, acting, and training is also provided, making this an ideal volume for both the specialist and non-specialist reader.

This is a comprehensive introduction to Kathakali stage conventions. Information on make-up, music, acting, and training is also provided, to make this a useful volume for both the specialist and non-specialist reader.

This is a comprehensive introduction to Kathakali stage conventions. Information on make-up, music, acting, and training is also provided, to make this a useful volume for both the specialist and non-specialist reader.

In This Book We Have Presented Eight Kathakali Plays In English Based On Hindu Epics The Ramayana: Ravanodbhava, Ravana Vijaya, Bali Vijaya, Sita Swayamvara, Bali Vadha, Torana Yudha, Pattabhisheka, And Lavanasura Vadha. The Present Book May Help The Reader To Put The Events Of The Ramayana Into Their Proper Chronological Order, And To Identify The Characters On The Stage And Get Some Idea Of The Plot, If He Would See A Performance Of One Of These Plays.