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Music | Dance
Chi Udaka
Taikoz and Lingalayam
(Australia)
23 Nov 2024, Sat, 8pm
24 Nov 2024, Sun, 3pm
1hr 25mins
(Intermission: None)
Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade
Synopsis
Experience the deep earthiness of taiko drumming, symbolising earth (“chi”), and the graceful flow of Indian classical dance, representing water (“udaka”), in this energetic live performance. Delicately balanced between drama and elegance, this performance unites the resonant taiko drums of Taikoz, the soulful shakuhachi flute, the rich tones of the cello and classical Indian vocals with Lingalayam’s contrasting bharathanatyam and kuchipudi dance styles.
Direction: Ian Cleworth, Anandavalli and Tom Royce-Hampton
Choreography: Anandavalli
Composition: Ian Cleworth, Riley Lee, John Napier, Namrata Pulapaka & John Cleworth
Dramaturgy: Tom Royce-Hampton
Taikoz Choreography: Anton Lock
Stage Design: Bart Groen
Lighting Design: Roderick van Gelder
Animation: Bartek Reszelski
Audio Engineer: Richard Hundy
Taikoz Costume Design: Alissa Bruce
Lingalayam Costume Design: Anandavalli
Soloists: Riley Lee – shakuhachi, John Napier – cello, Namrata Pulapaka - Voice
Taikoz Ian Cleworth (Artistic Director), Ryuji Hamada, Kerryn Joyce, Anton Lock, Nerida Wu
Lingalayam: Anandavalli (Artistic Director), Ritika Ramaswamy, Brindha Srinivasan, Aruthy Kumanan, Dhanya Karthikeyan, Aditi Manoharan, Vineetha Menon
Producer: Lee McIver – Percussion Australia Ltd
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
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Assistive Listening
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There will be a post-show dialogue after each performance.
Admission Age:
6 and above.
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Artist Information
Taikoz
Ian Cleworth and Riley Lee formed Taikoz in 1997. Over the past 26 years, Taikoz has developed an original repertoire of works that have taken them to Australia's finest concert halls and prestigious venues worldwide, including Japan, France, America, India, Taiwan, and New Zealand.
Lingalayam
Strongly emotive and visually compelling, directed by legendary dancer, choreographer Anandavalli, Lingalayam’s repertoire showcases the diverse vocabularies of South Indian dance. As an Australian arts organisation, it nurtures the appreciation and knowledge of Indian culture, through art works of traditional genesis, presented in the context of our contemporary cultural tapestry.
Over the years, Lingalayam has been fortunate to collaborate with artists of international repute. These experiences have enhanced the artistic practice within the company, while expanding its horizons.
Assistive Listening
Assistive listening system is available for this venue. Hearing aid users with a Telecoil-enabled programme can benefit from the system provided. Please arrive at the venue 30 min before the performance so we can assist with the setup.
Date & Time
Assistive Listening
23 Nov 2024, Sat
8pm
Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade
24 Nov 2024, Sun
3pm
Singtel Waterfront Theatre at Esplanade
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