19th Annual Day
Saturday 15th April 2023
Queen Margaret's School, York, YO19 6EU.
CHIEF GUESTS
Sri Madanan
Artist, Illustrator and Mathrubhumi Art Editor
Dr Ammanur Rajaneesh Chakyar
Koodiyattam artist
Chief Guests
Sri Madanan
Renowned artist and illustrator Sri Madanan, popularly known as Artist Madanan, is the Art Editor of Mathrubhumi in Kozhikode, and has illustrated several literary works of prominent Malayali authors. His works span various artistic mediums, working in charcoal, watercolour and acrylic, celebrated particularly for his rapid plein air sketches.
Dr. Ammannur Rajaneesh Chakyar, a well-known Koodiyattam artist, has performed on stages internationally. He was trained under his grand uncle Padma Bhushan Dr. Guru Ammannur Madhava Chakyar at Ammannur Gurukulam.
Programme of Events
- Lecture demonstration by Artist Madanan
- Koodiyattam performance
- Ammannur Rajaneesh Chakyar stars as Bheemsasenan in the famous “Ajagarakabalitham'' scene of the “Kalyanasougandhikam” story from the Mahabharata. Also starring Bhadra as Draupadi, and accompanied by Kalamandalam Ravikumar on mizhaavu.
- Vishwa Thillana
An original dance production combining music and movement to represent a joyful journey towards divinity. Beginning with bhakthi (faith), into charishnu (the desire to move), the piece swells towards utmost happiness in moksha, realising the true self through union with God. To signify the transcendent power of rhythm, this production weaves in elements of Indian classical Thillana with Chinese and Irish music
- Music
- The Sruthi music team, this year featuring a significant involvement from our young performers on both vocals and instruments, presents a collection of recent popular songs.
