The Kathakali Institute and Danse Kathakali de Montréal (1981 – 90) – for the dissemination of Kathakali dance (Repertoire and Creation)
GITOPADESHAM
Kathakali Character Dance (Repertoire). On a tour of Canada (1981). From L to R: Vellinezhi K. Gopalakrishnan (Krishna), Richard Tremblay (Arjuna). Téâtram / The Kathakali Institute (Montreal)
(Photo: J. F. Boucher, 1981. Archives Danse Kalashas)
DURYODHANA VADHAM
Kathakali Character Dance
K. Gopalakrishnan as Duryodhana. Duryodhana vadham (Kathakali repertoire)
(Photo : J. F. Boucher, 1981. Archives Danse Kalashas)
GITOPADESHAM
Kathakali Character Dance (Repertoire, 1981). From L to R: Vellinezhi K. Gopalakrishnan (1951 – 2008) impersonating Krishna and Richard Tremblay as Arjuna. The Kathakali Institute (Montreal).
(Photo: J. F. Boucher. Montage: silentculture)
The Anger of Achilles (1988-91-93, 2000)
Kathakali dance theatre: New repertoire.
Choreography: Richard Tremblay
Behind the scenes at the Kerala premiere. SNA Regional Theatre, Thrissur (Kerala, India). Richard Tremblay and Kalamandalam Gopi (right) in the role of Achilles.
(Photo: Rajagopal, 1993)