The Little Theatre’s ‘Kooks’ return with their theatrical delight

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By Roshne Balasubramanian

15/11/2023

In the whimsical world of theatre clowns, according to Krishnakumar Balasubramanian (KK), the artistic director of Chennai-based The Little Theatre, anything is possible.

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Following a successful premiere at the International Theatre Festival in July 2023, the theatre group is set to stage The Kooks: Sunny Side-Up on November 16 in Chennai.

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In a chat with South First, KK discusses the enchanting journey of The Kooks and his directorial choices.

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“Kooks is a completely fresh, devised piece with our signature elements: physical comedy, stunts, music, and rooted in the philosophy of clowning,” says KK.

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“As we searched for a setting that brings people together, we settled on food and a kitchen. We went straight to our grandmother’s recipes. This is how Kooks was born.”

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“The ensemble cast has been training the entire year in the art of clowning and physical comedy. But the most important aspect is empathy.”

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“Praveen, Santosh, Abhirami, Anand, Aravindan, and Harishankar each bring to the table a unique set of skills from dancing, singing, parkour, percussion, and improvisation.”

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“Everything is moving at light speed. There is truly a struggle to slow down and find joy in simple things. With theatre and the arts, we can find joy in life every day,” KK signs off.

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