The Play: Panchavati

Panchavati tells the story of Ramayana in the vibrant living art form of Yakshagana. Yakshagana has originated as a folk theatre in Karnataka state in India about 800 years ago and has developed into a mainstream theater form in south India since then. It is a unique harmony of musical tradition, eye-catching costumes and make-up, and authentic styles of dance, improvised gestures and acting with its extemporaneous dialogue appealing to a wide range of the community.