Behold the incredible acrobatic feats of an ancient sporting art form that is rarely seen outside India. 

 

Fuelled by centuries of history, Mallakhamb is a mix of wrestling, gymnastics and aerial yoga. Practitioners use a large, wooden, vertical pole to eloquently perform feats of astounding physical artistry. In this specially made show, five of India's best Mallakhamb artists collaborate with Australian director Benjamin Knapton to push their bodies to the edge of possibility in search of a deeper connection to the past and present. This specially made show is sound-tracked live by Mumbai-based musician Donn Bhatt.

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Original commission for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games “Festival 2018” with the support of Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation, City of Gold Coast and Queensland Government and Commonwealth Games Federation. 

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