Had no idea what Kathakali was, but what an experience! For those others that may not know it is basically a story told by dance and expressions. It is only to be found. In Kerala, if your there don't miss it.

Although the martial arts display was late starting (this is India after all!), and there was no accompanying music, it was nevertheless a good show, with clear explanations as to how the various forms evolved. Particularly impressive was the man who displayed his urumi skills, which were nothing short of breathtaking. Everyone in the audience was utterly mesmerised! After the... More

it is really wonderfull to watch gigatic make up artists,ideal if you have some to transalate the hand signs

Kathakali is a Traditional art form of Kerala,its a dance drama. Its a temple art ,Kathakali Make up is also an art appreciated by tourists and art lovers.

Spent an evening watching how the artists put on the makeup and getting dressed - such a long process. Worth it to watch the performance

The introduction before the performance is essential for people who are not familiar with this type of theatre.We also saw how long time it takes to paint the actors and how complicated it is. The performance may seem a bit monotone, but when you watch the the eyes- and facial movements closely, you get a better understanding of the plot.

Arriving early to watch the actors transform in to their characters with traditional make-up is part of the evening but you perhaps don't need to arrive a full hour in advance as your seats are booked and the hall is very hot. They then proceed to explain how the characters portray emotions before taking you through a small part of... More

It was the most boring 1 hour in Kerala. The artist can do much better then what was acted. The theme was boring too. Infact, we actually left in between. The expressions were scary. Kathakali is a renowned art. It is supposedly done with grace but it surely lacked

Kerala Travel Centre had included a visit to a dance centre to see the Kathakali dance performance, during our stay in Cochin. We were very enthralled by the dance and the performers. However it can get a little long drawn if you dont understand the story behind it.