Taikoz to tour cross-cultural masterpiece Chi Udaka nationally from June
Following its critically acclaimed world premiere at the 2014 Sydney Festival, Taikoz is thrilled to announce a tour of their production Chi Udaka to ten1 venues nationally, from 25th June to 6th August.
Venue: Various venues nationally
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Web: https://www.taikoz.com/whats-on/chi-udaka-australian-tour-2016
Buy / Ticket: https://www.taikoz.com/whats-on/chi-udaka-australian-tour-2016
Web: https://www.taikoz.com/whats-on/chi-udaka-australian-tour-2016
Following its critically acclaimed world premiere at the 2014 Sydney Festival, Taikoz is thrilled to announce a tour of their production Chi Udaka to ten1 venues nationally, from 25th June to 6th August.
A collaboration between Taikoz and the Lingalayam Dance Company, Chi Udaka is a dynamic, inter-cultural feast for the senses, seamlessly combining the intense rhythm and drama of the Japanese taiko drums with the complex and intricate movements of South Indian classical dance.
Inspired by the forces of nature, Chi Udaka is a meeting of the deep earthiness of taiko drumming, represented as Chi (-Earth), and the flowing sensuality of dance, represented as Udaka (-Water). At turns delicate and dramatic, Chi Udaka connects the dynamism of Taikoz's taiko, the melodic beauty of Grand Master Riley Lee's shakuhachi, the sinuous strains of John Napier's 'cello, the mellifluous virtuosity of Aruna Parthiban's classical Indian vocals, and the evocative soundscapes of John Cleworth's electronica, with Lingalayam's blend of Bharatha Natyam and Kuchipudi dance forms.
With dance by Lingalayam's internationally renowned choreographer Anandavalli and music by Ian Cleworth (Taikoz Artistic Director), Riley Lee, Aruna Parthiban, John Napier and John Cleworth, Taikoz's Chi Udaka is a theatrical masterpiece that is not to be missed.
Sunday 26th June, 3pm Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
Friday 1st July, 1pm Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide
Friday 1st July, 7.30pm Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide
Friday 8th July, 8pm Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mount Gambier
Wednesday 13th July, 7.30pm Palais Theatre, St Kilda
Friday 15th July, 8pm Canberra Theatre Centre
Friday 22nd July, 12.30pm NIDA Parade Parade Theatre, NIDA, Kensington *Includes a 30 minute Q&A session after the performance
Friday 22 July, 8pm NIDA Parade Theatre, Kensington
Saturday 23rd July, 7.30pm Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Wednesday 27th July, 7.30pm Capitol Theatre, Tamworth
Friday 29th July, 12.30pm The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie *Includes a 30 minute Q&A session after the performance
Friday 29th July, 8pm The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie
Friday 5 August, 12.30pm Brisbane Powerhouse * Includes a 30 minute Q&A session after the performance
Friday 5th August, 7.30pm Brisbane Powerhouse
Saturday 6th August, 7.30pm Brisbane Powerhouse
Brisbane Powerhouse
Beginners Workshop
Saturday 6 August, 1pm
Brisbane Powerhouse
Experienced Players Workshop
A collaboration between Taikoz and the Lingalayam Dance Company, Chi Udaka is a dynamic, inter-cultural feast for the senses, seamlessly combining the intense rhythm and drama of the Japanese taiko drums with the complex and intricate movements of South Indian classical dance.
Inspired by the forces of nature, Chi Udaka is a meeting of the deep earthiness of taiko drumming, represented as Chi (-Earth), and the flowing sensuality of dance, represented as Udaka (-Water). At turns delicate and dramatic, Chi Udaka connects the dynamism of Taikoz's taiko, the melodic beauty of Grand Master Riley Lee's shakuhachi, the sinuous strains of John Napier's 'cello, the mellifluous virtuosity of Aruna Parthiban's classical Indian vocals, and the evocative soundscapes of John Cleworth's electronica, with Lingalayam's blend of Bharatha Natyam and Kuchipudi dance forms.
With dance by Lingalayam's internationally renowned choreographer Anandavalli and music by Ian Cleworth (Taikoz Artistic Director), Riley Lee, Aruna Parthiban, John Napier and John Cleworth, Taikoz's Chi Udaka is a theatrical masterpiece that is not to be missed.
SHOW DATES AND VENUES
Saturday 25th June, 8pm Riverside Theatres, ParramattaSunday 26th June, 3pm Riverside Theatres, Parramatta
Friday 1st July, 1pm Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide
Friday 1st July, 7.30pm Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide
Friday 8th July, 8pm Sir Robert Helpmann Theatre, Mount Gambier
Wednesday 13th July, 7.30pm Palais Theatre, St Kilda
Friday 15th July, 8pm Canberra Theatre Centre
Friday 22nd July, 12.30pm NIDA Parade Parade Theatre, NIDA, Kensington *Includes a 30 minute Q&A session after the performance
Friday 22 July, 8pm NIDA Parade Theatre, Kensington
Saturday 23rd July, 7.30pm Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre
Wednesday 27th July, 7.30pm Capitol Theatre, Tamworth
Friday 29th July, 12.30pm The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie *Includes a 30 minute Q&A session after the performance
Friday 29th July, 8pm The Glasshouse, Port Macquarie
Friday 5 August, 12.30pm Brisbane Powerhouse * Includes a 30 minute Q&A session after the performance
Friday 5th August, 7.30pm Brisbane Powerhouse
Saturday 6th August, 7.30pm Brisbane Powerhouse
TAIKO WORKSHOPS
Saturday 6 August, 11amBrisbane Powerhouse
Beginners Workshop
Saturday 6 August, 1pm
Brisbane Powerhouse
Experienced Players Workshop