Storytelling Performances & Events
Locations
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Events across Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Travels across India for events
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Performances at Kathalaya Academy, BTM Layout
See address
Kathalaya's International Academy of Storytelling, 88 BHBCS LAYOUT 3RD MAIN, Bannerghatta Rd, 2ND CROSS, BHBCS Layout, BTM Layout 2nd Stage, BTM Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560076, India
performs near Koramangala, Jayanagar, JP Nagar, HSR Layout, Silk Board Junction, Vega City Mall
I run interactive storytelling sessions using props and audience participation, covering folk tales, epics, and original stories, and also lead heritage walks where I share stories on location.
Pricing Guide
Public Storytelling Session Entry
Session Details
- Access: Single entry ticket to a scheduled public storytelling performance.
- Duration: 60 to 75 minutes.
- Content: Thematic stories (Folklore, Mythology, or Animal Tales) narrated by Kathalaya certified storytellers.
Experience & Format
- Seating: Floor seating arrangement on mats or cushions.
- Methods: Use of hand puppets, voice modulation, and Japanese Kamishibai wooden paper theatre.
- Interaction: Includes sing-alongs, tongue twisters, and sound-effect participation.
- Post-Event: Brief meet-and-greet with the storyteller.
Heritage Tale Walk
Walk Details
- Activity: 3-hour guided walking tour through a heritage precinct (e.g., Basavanagudi, Bugle Rock).
- Guide: Led by Geeta Ramanujam or senior storytellers.
- Content: Site-specific stories connecting history, temple legends, and local mythology.
Logistics
- Food: One stop for traditional local snacks and coffee (e.g., Dosa and Filter Coffee).
- Equipment: Portable voice amplifiers provided if required by traffic noise.
- Group Size: Limited to 10-20 participants per batch.
Private Storyteller Hiring (Team Member)
Performer & Timing
- Artist: One Kathalaya Certified professional storyteller (Team Member).
- Duration: 45 to 60 minutes of performance.
- Location: Artist travels to the client's chosen venue within city limits.
Performance Specs
- Props: Includes a Story Bag with puppets, masks, and occasional musical instruments.
- Target Audience: Content customized for age groups 3 to 12 years.
- Tech Requirements: Client must provide a mic and sound system if the audience exceeds 30 people.
Master Storyteller Session (Geeta Ramanujam)
Session Specifics
- Artist: Exclusive session with Founder Geeta Ramanujam.
- Format: Keynote speech, Corporate Leadership Workshop, or Headline Performance.
- Duration: 60 to 90 minutes including Q&A.
Content & Logistics
- Themes: Strategies using storytelling for leadership, diversity, inclusion, or emotional wellness.
- Delivery: Theatrical delivery utilizing the Antardhwani (inner voice) concept.
- Travel: Travel within Bangalore included (Outstation travel charged at actuals).
About Storytelling Performances & Events
I've spent over four decades as a storyteller, and honestly, every session still feels new. Storytelling, for me, isn't just about performing. It's about making people feel something real, building a space where you can listen, react, and actually be part of the story.
What My Sessions Offer
- I pull from a huge mix: folklore, legends, myths, and even some stories I've cooked up myself. Kannada stories, Indian epics, world tales - all get a spot if they fit the vibe.
- Usually, it’s not just me talking. I use puppets, masks, and simple instruments - bells, little drums, whatever fits the mood.
- I love when the audience gets involved. Sometimes you’ll end up acting out a bit or giving your own spin to a story. It’s a shared space, not a lecture.
Where You’ll Find Me
- Festivals, literature events, and schools - I’ve done them all. I also do interactive story events for companies, book launches, or just community hangouts (apartment complexes, parks, you name it).
- My heritage tale walks are a bit different. We walk through old city spots, and I tell stories as we go. You get to see the place in a whole new way - like discovering secrets hidden in plain sight.
For Everyone
Kids (5+), grown-ups, families, or just a curious bunch of friends - there’s always a story that’ll click. If you want immersive storytelling sessions or something truly unique for your event, that's what I do.
Stories are for everyone, yaar. All you need is a little curiosity.
Meet your Expert
Geeta Ramanujam
26 connects in last 3 months
My Story
People say when you’re ready, the teacher shows up. For me, 27 years back, the message was simple: ‘You are a Storyteller.’ Been at it for 45 years now. Not always easy, sometimes I wonder—why keep going? Then someone walks in, like the principal with knee surgery, and her grit gives me my answer. I get nervous still, even at IIM Bangalore. But once the stories start, magic happens. Stories in every tongue, sometimes I’ll sing a Bengali line, or begin in Kannada. It’s not just fun—stories help you find your own Anthardhwani, your voice inside all the noise.
My Work
What We Offer - Storytelling performances, heritage tale walks, certified storytelling courses, workshops for parents, teachers, corporates, and masterclasses for caregivers, online and offline.
Our Way - We use puppets, masks, movement, rhythm, music—sometimes you’ll sing, sometimes just listen. It’s all about play and creativity.
Why Join Us - It’s not just stories. You leave with experiences, active listening skills, and maybe a bit closer to your own inner voice.
Who Can Join - Parents, teachers, professionals, or anyone wanting to grow, connect, or just get lost in stories.
