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The Festival

Six days. One stage. Folk, classical, devised, and the audience in the middle of it all.

Six days

01

Day 1

Opening Ritual

Street procession · 6 PM

02

Day 2

Folk Forms Night

Therukoothu · 7 PM

03

Day 3

Devised Works

Original pieces · 6 & 8 PM

04

Day 4

Classical & Modern

Kathakali × IPTA · 7 PM

05

Day 5

Children's Day

Performances & workshops · 10 AM

06

Day 6

Closing Showcase

Awards & grand performance · 7 PM

Beyond the stage

Masterclasses

Open sessions with visiting directors and master artistes.

Community Dinners

Shared meals, conversations, and a space to meet the artists.

Open Rehearsals

Watch work in progress. Give feedback. Be part of making it.