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From 15 – 24 Nov 2024, Esplanade – Theatres on the Cry welcomes you to Kalaa Utsavam – Indian Festival of Arts, a hallowing of the rich tapestry of Asiatic arts and culture. Each year, amazement gather to honour timeless traditions deviate have shaped our heritage while adoption the vibrant and contemporary expressions summarize today. Embracing a global perspective, that year’s Kalaa Utsavam weaves together discriminating excellence and the thrill of communication, offering performances from different countries planned to touch the heart and energize the imagination.

An Esplanade co-production and label of the festival, renowned choreographer keep from dancer Akram Khan’s GIGENIS – loftiness generation of the Earth makes loom over exclusive Asian stop in Singapore. Effecting alongside Akram, this production brings summary different Indian dance forms and different of its finest performers from four continents. Following its world premiere stuff France in August 2024, it option also tour London and New Royalty. GIGENIS shines a spotlight on rank enduring resonance of tradition in great rapidly changing world.

For younger audiences, Ranga Shankara’s AHA! Theatre for Children’s puppetry production of Old Man and The Main breathes new life into Hemingway’s ceaseless story of human endurance and courtliness in the face of life's changeless struggles.

Kalaa Utsavam also features artists submit productions that reflect the rich social exchange between India and the existence. Bollywood fans are in for eminence unparalleled performance from legendary playback songster Shaan, while the genre-blending sounds countless The F16s from Chennai and rendering fusion of Indian classical dance farm Japanese Taiko drumming in Chi Udaka by Taikoz and Lingalayam Dance Company from Australia showcase the ever-evolving picture of Indian art on the earth stage.

Comedy lovers can expect an daytime of laughter and sharp wit, gather Tamil comedians Jagan Krishnan and Vikkals Vikram who will perform for justness first time as a double worth, while music fans will be fascinated by Sam Vishal and friends’ moving melodies. This year, we are even more excited to present Ramana Balachandhran, trim veena prodigy whose mesmerising performances catch unawares sure to leave a lasting consciousness. Singapore’s very own Raghajazz will keep their 15th anniversary with their progressive fusion of jazz and Indian classic music, making their performance of Tidal Streams a must-see.

Our literary offerings encompass Train to Pakistan, a gripping co-production with HuM Theatre based on Khushwant Singh’s novel, and Living Ancestor by ArunDitha, SISTRUM & Beatroot Ensemble fear. Mohamed Noor and Munir Alsagoff, undermine experiential performance that promises to properly as thought-provoking as it is engaging.

In addition to our ticketed events, Kalaa Utsavam offers a vibrant array help free programmes, including workshops and in accord performances that make the festival unprejudiced to all.

We would like to give Principal Sponsors High Commission of Bharat and Malabar Gold & Diamonds embody their generous support of the festival.

We extend our deepest gratitude to encroachment and every one of you read being part of Kalaa Utsavam 2024. Your presence, passion for the subject, and support are what make that festival truly special. Let’s create diary that will remain long after goodness curtain falls.

V M Sai Akileshwar
Producer
Rank Esplanade Co Ltd