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The Park's New Festival 2012 in Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata and Delhi...A Contemporary Performance Arts Festival...

August 29, 2012 12:00:00 AM IST
MTG editorial

The Park Hotels brings to you the sixth edition of The Park's New Festival curated by Prakriti Foundation - a gala event that celebrates contemporary performances and art from across the globe. Conceptualized and curated by The Park Hotels and Prakriti Foundation The Park's New Festival is designed to promote emerging and new artists. The discerning Indian audiences can now enjoy the festival across six locations - New Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore and Chennai. The Park's New Festival is the only Contemporary Performance Arts Festival in India, curated and directed by Ranvir Shah - Prakriti Foundation.

Among the featured artists at this year's edition of the festival are Shankar Tucker, Akram Khan and D' Lo. Shankar Tucker, clarinetist and composer from the US will be collaborating with Nirali Karthik (Vocals), Karthik Shah (Guitar) and Amit Mishra (Tabla).

'Theatre - D'Funqt' is an intimate theatre performance by D'Lo, a stand-up comedian from the US.

Akram Khan Dance Company (UK) will present 'Gnosis' which combines cassical Indian and contemporary dance roots. The audience follows Akram Khan on a pathway of transformation, culminating in a shattering conclusion.

To get the festival schedule for all six cities visit http://www.prakritifoundation.com/ and to find out more about the artists visit http://theparksnewfestival.com/tpnf/artistes/

Click here to read Ranvir Shah's interview

Click here to read Shankar Tucker's interview

Click here to read D'Lo's interview

*Mumbai Theatre Guide takes no responsibility for change in schedule.

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