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Warriors

"It's an absolute wonder"

Naseeruddin Shah

Touring history

Director and set design: Benjamin Knapton

Sound design: Donn Bhat

Costume and associate: Natasha Budd

Lighting: Hidayat Sami

Associates: Rajesh Amrale and Raam Kumar

Performers: Atharva Angre, Preetesh Gamre, Abhishek Prasad, Atharva Kondvilkar, Mayut Pashte, Raam Kumar, Rajesh Peruvadath, Abhay Harshan, Adithyan Kakkungal

World premiere: Royal Opera House Mumbai

Warriors was supported by the Centre for Australia-India Relations, Australian Consul-General in Mumbai, Avid Learning and Royal Opera House Mumbai

Thanks to MallakhambIndia and CVN Kalari Sangham 

Warriors brings together two of India’s most extraordinary warrior traditions presenting a striking image of a passionate, contemporary India. The daring pole gymnastics of Mallakhamb and the combative, fluid movements of Kalaripayattu collide to create a stunning visual and physical spectacle.

 

Towering poles become battlegrounds for gravity-defying feats, while bodies move with explosive precision in dynamic combat. Warriors is a raw, visceral display of strength and grace that bridges India’s rich history and its vibrant, contemporary identity.

 

Directed by Benjamin Knapton and set to an electrifying score by Donn Bhatt, Warriors is a groundbreaking celebration of resilience, transformation, and the timeless spirit of India’s warrior heritage. Thrilling, visceral, and deeply significant, this is a performance that redefines the possibilities of tradition and artistry, marking a new chapter in the story of India’s cultural evolution.

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