The producer

KATHAKALI is produced by the Ateliers d'ethnomusicologie (ADEM). Founded in Geneva in 1983, the Ateliers is a cultural association dedicated to world music and dance. Throughout the year, the Ateliers offers concerts and festivals, lessons and courses, as well as activities for young people. The Ateliers also produces books and CDs and supports migrant musicians who live in the region.

Prana company

The Prana Company was founded by Michel Lestréhan and Brigitte Chataignier. It constitutes 16 members with master Narippatta Narayana Namboodiri at its centre, one of the most respected actor-dancers of Kerala and a recognised specialist of the great heroic and devotional roles.

Main partner

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

Partners

Migros pour-cent culturel, Librairie Payot, Centre Accueil Genève Internationale (CAGI), Activités Culturelles de l'Université de Genève, Monoloco, In Geneva In English, Après-GE, Hôtel Central

Media Partners

Le Courrier, Espace 2, CarrefoursTV, Radio Cité Genève

The institutional supports

Ville de Genève, République et Canton de Genève, Fonds culturel Sud

Backstage

Programmation: Laurent Aubert
Production: Sylvie Pasche
Communication: Alexis Toubhantz
Administration: Nicole Wicht
Stages: Astrid Stierlin
English translation: Emma Johnson
Sound : Hans Fuchs
Light: Les Nomades
Films projection: Latcho
Cash desk: Floriano Tamagni
Design: Tassilo
Photographs: Johnathan Watts, D.r.
Logistic: Ihmed