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Therukoothu 101
About the event
Nadagamic 2026 brings together voices from Singapore and across the world - a meeting point of cultures, traditions and contemporary storytelling. Here, theatre becomes a shared language that connects us beyond borders.THERUKOOTHU 101 WORKSHOPAn immersive foundational workshop designed for theatre-makers seeking to engage deeply with the traditional Tamil performance form of Therukoothu. Through physical training, rhythmic footwork, expressive storytelling and character embodiment, participants are introduced to the aesthetics, musicality and dramaturgy of this centuries-old art form. Rooted in tradition yet relevant to contemporary practice, the session offers practitioners a hands-on exploration of how Therukoothu’s bold physicality and narrative energy can inform and enrich modern performance-making.ABOUT AK THEATRE LTD, SINGAPOREAK Theatre Ltd is a dynamic theatre organization passionately dedicated to keeping the Tamil language, culture and performing arts alive for children, youth, and future generations. AK Theatre blends educational engagement with compelling stagecraft to enrich participants’ creative and cultural experiences. At its core, AK Theatre’s mission is to inspire confidence, imagination, and lifelong skills through a diverse range of workshops, stage and video productions, interactive festivals, and arts education programs. Their artistic work places a…
