Australian Consulate General in Mumbai, The Centre of Australia-India Relations, Mallakhamb India, Royal Opera House, Mumbai and Avid Learning present Warriors: An Evening of Mallakhamb, Kalaripayattu & New Age Music. Prepare to witness a rare dialogue between the immemorial traditions of Mallakhamb and Kalaripayattu in spellbinding synergy, coupled with a live soundtrack. Director Benjamin Knapton, Musician Donn Bhatt, performers from Mallakhamb India and CVN Kalari Sangham bring the production’s world premier to Royal Opera House Mumbai, redefining the disciplines’ athleticism in an artistic form. 

Marking Ben Knapton and Donn Bhatt’s return to the Royal Opera House after 2019’s landmark performance of Mallakhamb, Avid Learning and Royal Opera House further its mission to elevate the artistic and cultural landscape of Mumbai through enduring partnerships and captivating experiences. We recognize the importance of leveraging the stage to showcase the eternal beauty and skill of our traditional performing arts while also exposing the audiences of all ages and backgrounds to multidisciplinary cross-genre fusions and collaboration.  

Join us in witnessing these powerful traditions in an evening of music, physical artistry and innovation.