Mrcchakatikam in Kutiyattam

INR 499
Theatre
Performance

Curated by
Sankar Venkateswaran

The Old GMC Complex
The Theatre

16th December
02:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Mrcchakatikam is a unique gem in the world of Sanskrit drama — at once witty, romantic, political, and deeply human. It gives us not gods and kings, but real people, a timeless and unique play from the ancient days encompassing a diverse range of characters.

For over five decades, director G. Venu has worked with the classical Sanskrit theatre form of Kutiyattam, a tradition that holds sacred the slow unfolding of drama and the detailed internal life of every character. In this production, Mrcchakatika is transformed into the world of Kutiyattam — not as a fusion, but as a respectful interpretation within its aesthetic, using its gestures, music, rhythm, and grammar to evoke the life of ancient Ujjayini.

Mrcchakatikam is supported by Bhoomija Trust and Rohini Nilekani Philanthropies Foundation

Disclaimer: Kindly arrive at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start time of performances. Latecomers may be denied entry once the programme has begun. Kindly note that while the ticket guarantees entry, seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and is not reserved.

Duration: 3.5 hours

Note: The end time is approximate and may vary slightly.

Language: Malayalam, Sanskrit

Cast and Credits:

G. Venu – Director

Sajeev Narayanan Chakyar, Sooraj TR, Renjith Chakyar, Kapila Venu, Saritha Krishnakumar, Jishnu Prathap, Sreehari Chakyar, Sankar Venkateswaran, Vishishta, Tharun Bharath

Aran Kapila – Actors

Music

Kalamandalam Rajeev, Kalamandalam Hariharan, Kalamandalam Narayanan Nambiar, Kalamandalam Vineesh – Mizhavu

Kalanilayam Unnikrishnan – Edakka

Kalanilayam Haridas, Kalamandalam Vysakh – Make-up

Athulya Krishnakumar – Thalam

Vishakh Vattathra – Kurunkuzhal

Vivek Vijayakumaran – Subtitles

Prathwin K Udupi – Light Design

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