The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company, include outstanding international artists from Kerala, to bring emotion, colour, and incredible characters onto the stage.
The company have toured extensively in the UK and world-wide bringing Kathakali to thousands of people.
The Kala Chethena Kathakali Company brought Kathakali to this country in 1987 and made a base in Southampton. From this multi-cultural city, the company has taken Kathakali throughout the UK bringing its rich and ancient culture to thousands of people of all ages, cultural backgrounds and abilities. They strive to make the ancient art of Kathakali as accessible as possible and are delighted to be bringing Kathakali to the people of this country again.
