Remith Ramesh

Remith Ramesh is an actor, theater maker, and Kutiyattam practitioner. Trained at Kerala Kalamandalam, Remith has given over 300 performances on stages around the world.

His expertise spans acting and directing, including collaborations with renowned international companies such as Théâtre du Soleil, ARTA, Michael Chekhov Europe, Encounter Theatre (Australia), Potluck Theatre (Japan), Undercurrent Theatre (Australia), and Théâtre de la Feuille (Hong Kong).

In addition to his stage work, he teaches Kutiyattam globally, merging Asian performance traditions with contemporary theater practices. Remith has been honored with two national awards for his contributions to the arts. Formerly an Assistant Professor at GITAM University, he is currently a visiting faculty member at the Schule für Schauspiel Hamburg, Germany, and the University of Hyderabad. His work focuses on storytelling through the body, blending traditional performance arts with contemporary narratives.

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Recent works: 

1. Performer, The Art Sanctuary, Perth, Australia (2024)
2. Facilitator & Performer, Michael Chekhov Summer Academy 2023, Germany
3. Kutiyattam facilitator, ARTA Cartoucherie de Vincennes, Paris, France (2023)
4. Kutiyattam facilitator, co-organized by Embassy of India, Madrid, Spain (2023)
5. Facilitator, Actors training, All Saints’ College Australia (2023)
6. Kutiyattam facilitator, Encounter Theatre, Australia (2023)
7. Actor, Beneath The Music, Encounter Theatre, Australia (2023)
8. Actor, Tragedy of Abhimanyu, Indianostrum Theatre, Pondicherry, India (2022)

Awards & Accomplishments:

1. 2012-2013 Achutha Kurup Endowment from Kerala Kalamandalam
2. 2017 ‘Natyasri’ title award in recognition of his dedication to promote Kutiyattam
3. 2017 Natya Sreshta National Award
4. 2017 Natwar Gopalkrishna National Award

Last updated: 5 March 2025

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