Theem Thana Theem Tha: Spicy Tales from India (storytelling)

Jeeva Raghunath brings an evening of stories featuring fish curry, chicken curry, gourd curry, superstition, rumour and punishment – stories of Indian women power. Journey through the folk lands of India with music, rhythm and dance.

Jeeva has been a professional storyteller since 1997, telling stories to both adults and children. She is noted for characterisation, use of voice and improvisational skills. She has travelled to 27 countries performing in festivals and educational institutions and conducting storytelling workshops. She has also been a mentor to many upcoming storytellers and runs a popular online story clinic where she coaches storytellers one on one according to their individual needs and interests.

Her company, Kathaikalatta runs an international storytelling festival “Under the Aalamaram” every year in Chennai, India. She is also an author of 15 children’s books and has translated over 65 books from English to Tamil. She has won several awards, the most recent being “Mangaiyar Tharagai 2024” (Star Lady) for her services to the community through storytelling.

This event is part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival Go Local Programme, in association with Traditional Arts Culture Scotland.

This show will run for one hour with no interval.