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At 10, Cenotaph 2nd Lane, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Dancers at Home by Akhila Krishnamurthy, openthemagazine.com, 15 Mar, 2024
When professional performance gets closer and cosy
As the founder of Narthaki, Ratnam has worn the producer and
curator’s hat for decades now. Under the umbrella of the Narthaki Studio
Series, which she formally reinstated two years ago, Ratnam has curated
and played host to nearly six varied chamber concerts in her home
studio. “I choose artists whose works interest me and I present them as
professionally as possible,” she says, “The artists are compensated;
they have access to tech and lighting and for audiences, all of whom
have to pay a flat fee of `250 for entry, there are chairs and
refreshments.”
Ratnam’s independent bungalow on Chennai’s Cenotaph Road is nearly 60
years old and her home series is also an ode to the legacy of her
parents, who ensured their home was always open for artistic creation,
practice and showcase.
Ratnam says home concerts celebrate the idea of “sharing”
rather than a performance. “The entire experience has to have a quality
of quietude; both the artist and the audience recognise that this is a
home. In the middle of a performance, you could hear the dogs bark, the
sound of a bus passing by, birds chirping, and the overall frenetic
nature of a city… it’s important to flow with it.”
2024
March 3, 2024
Narthaki Studio Series presented Vazhuvoor Sampradaya by Shanmuga Sundaram at Narthaki Studio, 6.30pm
Review
Vazhuvoor Sampradaya by Shanmuga Sundaram by Jeetendra Hirschfeld
Feb 27, 2024
Devaniya School of Kathak in association with Narthaki Studio presented Leela at Narthaki Studio, 6.30pm
Review
Kathak draped in a different sensibility by Leela Venkataraman
Jan 16, 2024
Desires Unquenched : Hymns and Songs of the unrequited love for Hari & Hara by Aniruddha Knight
A unique presentation by Madhusudhan Kalaichelvan who chanted and
Aniruddha Knight who danced to the hymns from the vaishnavite
saint Shri Nammazhvar and the shaivite Saint Sundarar, live for the
first time, both steadfastly adhering to the traditions they represent.
Aniruddha Knight along with his ensemble of accomplished musicians also
danced select rare repertoire from the Veena Dhanammal repertoire of
music.
2023
July 29, 2023,7pm to 8pm
 
Narthaki Studio Series presented The Legend of Chitrapushpa by RAMAA
BHARADVAJ in her latest story-theater performance "THE LEGEND OF
CHITRAPUSHPA" (an uproarious, contemporary folk-fable)
Venue: The garden setting of Narthaki studio space, 10 Cenotaph 2nd Lane, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
ABOUT the SHOW:
If a FLOWER was a dancing princess, what sassy secrets about herself
would she whisper? What wistful tales would she speak about her love and
losses; about her dreams and determination?
In her uproariously witty story-theatre performance, Ramaa Bharadvaj
brings you into the enchanted world of Chitrapushpa - a floral-damsel
with plenty of pizzazz, and her dancing beaus from five ethereal
kingdoms. Will Chitrapushpa find and unite with her one true love?
"The Legend of Chitrapushpa" is a contemporary folk fable, scripted,
designed and performed by Ramaa Bharadvaj in her signature style
blending wit, wisdom and insights, and features evocative storytelling,
elegant dances, engaging theatre and vibrantly creative soundscape.
This work is developed from an original concept imagined specially for
Ramaa by renowned puppeteer Gary Jones of the Blackstreet USA Puppet
Theater of California, and carries a cardinal message of universal
oneness.
2019
Dec 25, 2019
ARANGHAM STUDIO SERIES presented a morning of abhinaya with Geeta Chandran from 10.30am to 11.30am.
At 10, Cenotaph 2nd Lane, Teynampet, Chennai 600018
Sep 5, 2019
ARANGHAM STUDIO SERIES - Tarrka Paatu - Dramatic presentation based on a folk song by Rama Bharadvaj
2018
Apr 21, 2018, 5.30pm
As part of the ARANGHAM STUDIO SERIES Anita Ratnam presented
Kalairani's solo theatare act - Varugalamo (May I approach thee)
on the classic appeal of Nandanar, a fervent devotee of Lord Siva
Venue: #10 Cenotaph 2nd Lane, Chennai 600 018
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Apr 8, 2018, 4pm
As part of the ARANGHAM STUDIO SERIES
Anita Ratnam presented
An evening of performance poetry - Claus Ankersen's
Grab Your Heart and Follow Me
Venue: #10 Cenotaph 2nd Lane, Chennai 600 018
2017
Feb 15, 2017
Storytelling - Dare by Regina Ress
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