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'Bali Unmasked'
Margaret Coldiron talks about 'Bali Unmasked'
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In May 2008 three of Bali's most respected topeng artists are visiting the UK. During their visit they will be performing in Dartington with Lila Cita and giving practical topeng workshops in Dartington and Cardiff. (see further details below).
The artists are Ida Bagus Alit Widiyana (centre) with Ida Bagus Putu Wirabumi (left) and Ida Bagus Putu Parwita (right).
Margaret Coldiron introduces the artists and talks a little about the unique Balinese art of topeng and its role in Balinese life today.
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'Topeng Keras' - Gamelan from STSI Denpasar (Maharani Records)
'Topeng Tua' - Gamelan from STSI Denpasar (Maharani Records)
See Ida Bagus Alit for a personal appreciation of this great topeng master by Margaret Coldiron.
More about topeng
'Tari Topeng Bali - Contemporary theatre in traditional costume' is an article written by Margaret Coldiron introducing the art of topeng and many of the masks used.
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This article first appeared in Seleh Notes Vol 8 No 1.
Video
Ida Bagus Putu Wirabumi dances Topeng Keras.
We are pleased to include a
short video extract from a Balinese topeng performance.
Performance
Saturday
17th May 2008 7.30pm
Three-Day Workshop Programme
16th-18th May 2008
Dartington College of Arts, Totnes, Devon
A rare opportunity to learn the techniques of Balinese topeng masked drama. The workshops will include practical tuition led by Ida Bagus Alit and contextual learning sessions from UK-based practitioners including Margaret Coldiron and Ni Madé Pujawati.
Places limited booking essential.
For more information, tickets and booking forms see www.lunarproductions.org
Further workshop programmes are planned at Sherman Cymru, Cardiff on 21st-23rd May with a performance on Saturday 24th May 2008.
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