The JT Performing Arts Centre (JTPAC) is located in Tripunithura, Kochi, Kerala. It was established in 2009 with the vision of being a premier arts and performance hub in South India that preserves traditional Indian art forms. JTPAC offers a world-class performance venue and regularly hosts Indian classical music, dance, drama, and folk performances by renowned Indian artists. It also supports upcoming performing artists through scholarships and helps preserve dying art forms in India.

1. J T Performing Arts Centre ( JTPAC )
JT Performing Arts Center - An overview
JTPAC – Star member of ISPA
JT Performing Arts Centre, Choice School Campus , Nadama East, Tripunithura , Kochi – 682301
Phone :+91-9747544055, 0484 – 2775692, 6463319 || Email : info@jtpac.org || web: www.jtpac.org

2. About the CentreJT PAC is at Tripunithura, the
most prominent center of
traditional Kerala Cultural
heritage in Cochin.
THE ART CUTURAL CENTER in Cochin

3. Jose Thomas Performing Arts Centre ( JTPAC )
With the incomparable wealth of a thousand
shades, the idea of India presents a treasure of hues
and colors in life, art and culture. Perhaps, like no
other place in the world.
World class talent and unique art forms lies
beneath, often missing the richly deserved
attention. Unearthing and bringing together this
magical fare to the public arena and allowing the
expression of India’s celebrated and unsung genius
is the idea behind JTPAC, a one of a kind platform
of performing arts.

4. JT Pac – What sets us apart - How we’re different
Our Vision : To be the pre-eminent art and performance hub in South India
with a value driven approach that encourages and preserves artists and their art
forms. To work with artists and other bodies to preserve the dying forms of
India and help them find an expression before the wider world for future.
Our approach : to be sustainable in our sensitivity to the field of arts and
dedicate wholeheartedly to inspire change in the field of culture is being
perceived. This, of course will be done through a transparent operational
model, where trust , credibility and efficiency will be the benchmarks.
Our people : Dedicated core team with best intellectual and temperamental
make up to nurture and guide the creative talent while effectively managing the
multi-layered operational structure to yield results. Ingenious and committed,
they work with artists, sponsors, associate s and well –wishers to power this
noble vision ahead.

5. JT PAC - The platform that weaves wonderful magic
Born out of the idea of nurturing and preserving India’s rich cultural
and art traditions, JT PAC is a world class performing arts center , so
unique and thoughtful in its form.
Powered by the vision of a respected corporate group in Kerala, with
proven credentials, this rare place of creativity and life welcomed arts
and artists from all parts of the globe.

6. JT PAC - The platform that weaves wonderful magic
Apart from being the hub of creative expression
of a thousand hues, the venture is a concept
that’s so noble and value driven. The drive and
desire to promote culture and support dedicated
artists from the traditional arts segment and
performing arena.
Offering a world class platform to perform and
showcase the talent of magical propositions,
JTPAC has rekindled the creative spark in many
a artist, inspiring them to touch new highs. Many
of them have been supported by the venture and
few talents have been unearthed too, for future.
Besides all these, the efforts to preserve the dying
art forms and the traditions are on, and have
yielded very encouraging results.

7. JT PAC - The platform that weaves wonderful magic
Today, India’s top performing artists and musicians
enthrall their audience at JT Pac, and a faithful bunch of
connoisseurs and art lovers enjoy their rare magic while
encouraging the unsung geniuses. The venture has
become the focal point of multifaceted art performances
from India and abroad.
JT Pac’ s journey has been a rewarding one so far.
Established as a non- profit organization with no
commercial interests, this charitable venture has struck
to the motto of nurturing and supporting arts and artists.
Since it became a reality in 2009, JTPAC has inspired
and encouraged artists who have spent a lifetime
dedicating themselves to their field of arts through
honoring them , helping them financially and other
means.

8. JT PAC - Where Art is an extension of life
Largely unknown to the wider world, many of the masters
and unsung heroes from the traditional arts are living a life of
challenges though. The challenges in health, family and
preserving their art form all require urgent attention. To this
end, we have dedicated ourselves to raise a corpus of fund
through corporate sponsorships, individual partnerships and
ticket sales. The resources thus generated have been used to
support many artists and the noble mission is still actively
pursued by JTPAC.
Apart from the path breaking efforts, JTPAC also supports
upcoming performing arts students through scholarships and
foster their skill development and expression of their
expertise to a thinking audience. No wonder, JTPAC has
been redefining the art and performance landscape for the
past 4 years.

9. JT PAC - The place. The class. The experience.
Inspired by the magical experience of Indian art and
traditions, JTPAC is the most outstanding performing art
centre in this part of the country. So thoughtfully designed,
where most modern blend seamlessly into the timeless feel
of traditions, the ambience itself is inspiring. An
architectural marvel, it presents the best in lights , sounds
and seating in a seating that’s so stylish. Allow us to unveil
the magic, further.

10. JT PAC - The place. The class. The experience.
A magnificent performance centre with 617 seat
capacity, so ergonomically designed for the vantage
view from all points with box seats , the air
conditioned arena is replete with a spaced out lobby,
cafeteria and hang-out joints. The right place to get
inspired and interact.
The standards of settings are perhaps the best available
and the experience is something unique. Truly world
class in all aspects, this place would induce and inspire
creative expressions of the best kind, living an
enthralled audience coming back for more.
All artists from India and abroad have found this, as
a place of rare sanctity for the value JTPAC puts on the
arts and culture. The same has driven them to come
back with more to have a dedicated audience ,
enthralled.

11. JT PAC - The place. The class. The experience.
Apart from the many hues of individual brilliance, JTPAC
regularly showcases the best of dance, music drama from
India and outside through its periodic festivals spread over
a week or more. This has become a noted cultural event in
the arts map here, and a dedicated audience, keenly follows
these events
Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, Pankaj Udhas, Naseeruddin Shah,
Shabana Azmi, Rajat Kapoor, Shernaz Patel, Lillete Dubey,
Pearl Padamsee, U Srinivas – the list features the who is
who of Indian arts and culture. Not only that. World
renowned Indian classical musician ,dancers, internationally
acclaimed theater group , Indian folk artist , popular band
and music groups have found JTPAC one the their most
preferred places and the audience among the very best.
.

12. Fast facts
• The first multi-centric cultural stage in Kerala, JTPac has
been committed since its inception in 2009 to promote
and preserve the country’s rich and vibrant traditions in
music, dance, folk and theatre.
• The centre was launched by Malayalam Film actor
Padmashri Mohanlal and Choice Group Chairman Jose
Thomas, fulfilling their commitment to preserve art and
culture in the days to come.
• JT Pac is the only star member of International Society
for the Performing Arts.
• The design of concert hall itself inspires the performers
and excites the audience. It is recognized by artists,
patrons and the media alike to be among South India’s
foremost venues for performing arts.

13. Snapshot - JT Pac Events 2009
 Rhytham – Soorya Krishnamoorthy
 Contemporary Fusion Music , L.Subramanyam &
KavithKrishnamurthy
 Contemporary & Jazz Music – Usha Uthup & The Sound
 Maya Ravan” – Shobhana & Team
 Colonial Cousins – Hariharan & Leslie Lewis
 Violin Duo – Ganesh Kumaresh
 Ta Dha – Taufiq Qureshi
 Nalacharitham Kathakali Festival - Kalamandalam Gopi
 Flute Concert – Hariprasad Chaurasia

14. Snapshot - JT Pac Events 2009
 Bharatham – Vineeth & Lakshmi Gopalaswamy
 Oye Oye – Udit Narayan
 Dhundhubhi- Sivamani
 Theatre Festival : Pattabakki, Bhagavathajuggam Basthukara
Pulari Prema, Lekhanam Jilebi Sooshma Charcha Ithu Oru
Kurangante Kadhayalla
 Drama- Chayamukhi - Mohanlal & Mukesh
 BHAIRAV- Ustad Amjad Ali Khan
 Antigone- Naseeruddin Shah
 THE GLORY OF STRINGS- Santoor by Pandit
Shiv Kumar Sharma

15. Snapshot - JT Pac Events 2010
 Akash & Chirantan - Musical dance – SANGAMAM by Soorya
Krishnamoorthy
 SUNADHA by U.Srinivas & U.Rajesh
 SARGAM by PANKAJ UDHAS
 Nritarutya Indian Contemporary Dance
 Musical Evening - by SRINIVAS & SWETHA
 PARINAYAM Play in Malayalam, By M.T
 PARAMPARA Dance Festival :Arupa Lahiri : Bharatanatyam,
Sreelatha Vinod : Bharatanatyam , Natarajan : Bharatanatyam,
Lavanaya Ananth : Bharatanatyam, Methil Devika :
Mohiniyattam, Shafeekudeen and Shabnam : :
Bharatanatyam,Sreelakshmi Govardhanan : Kuchipudi Smitha
Sasthri : Kuchipudi ,Padmini Krishnamoorthy : Bharatanatyam
Kirthi Ramgopal : Bharatanatyam Jyotsana Jagannathan :
Bharatanatyam
 MANJURUKUM PUZHA (Lenin Rajendran)
 Kadambari Bombay JAYASREE

16. Snapshot - JT Pac Events 2011
 Raag Barsaat Sarod concert - by Amaan Ali Khan and Ayaan
Ali Khan
 SWARA SANGAMAM
 SUR” Lucky Ali Live in Concert.
 Lafz Ghazal Concert by Hariharan.
 TalAtma – Jugalbandi of contemporary - & Classical Dance.
 2nd Abhinaya Summer Theatre Festival 2011
 Dhun A Musical Evening By Talat Aziz.
 Mohan Veena Pt. Vishwa Mohan Bhatt.
 BEYOND KIPLING A World Music Concert.
 Chanakya Hindi Play by Manoj Joshi.
 India Then, Now, Forever By. Mallika Sarabhai.

17. Snapshot - JT Pac Events 2012
 Krishna By Shobana.
 Jus' Jamm A Nostalgic Musical Nite
 Parinday - Anupriya Deotale - A Violin Fusion Magical
 Ghazal Mehfil’ – A Tribute to Shri Jagjit Singh by Kaushik Mitra
 ‘Dance on Wheels’ - Bhartnatyam m Sufi Dance on Wheels by Ability
Unlimited
 Khayal Groove Jayen Verma (Bass Guitar) and Aparna Panshikar
(Vocals)
 ‘Gurbani Bhatia’s Symphony’ ( Gurbani Bhatia on the Piano)
 ‘Shubha Mudgal - Shubha Mudgal Nite’
 Jerry Peter's The Wooden Shield’
 ‘Sufi Night with Indira Naik’
 ‘Raag Tarang-Rekha Surya’
 ‘Sur Laya – Anjana Nath’
 Cochin Azad's 'Mohammed Rafi Night‘
 Vocal and Percussion Band Asima
 ‘Belinda and The Tropicanos’
 ‘Winds of Melody’ Pt. Ronu Majumdar
 ‘Indian Strings’ Pt. Prateek Chaudhuri

18. Snapshot - JT Pac Events 2012
 ‘Mahadevbhai’ solo-act by Jaimini Pathak
 ‘Parampara : Odissi’ – Madhavi Mudgal, Kathak’ – Saswati Sen:
Mohiniyattom’ – Bharati Sivaji,Vilasini Natyam’ – Swapna Sundari,
Bharathanatyam’ – Rama Vaidyanathan
 ‘Mehfil-e-Jugalbandi’ - Murad and Fateh Ali
 ‘Taar Taal’ Santoor Maestro Pt. Tarun Bhattacharya
 ‘Northern Rhythms’ – Shibhani Kashyap
 ‘Jazz Night’ – Mishko M’ba
 ‘Classical Strings’- Shri Radhakrishnan
 ‘Raag Sandhya’ – Bharateeya Sangeet Vidyalay
 ‘Indian Strokes’ – Pt. Bikram Ghosh
 ‘Theatre Festival : Aadhe Adhure’ – Lillete Dubey & Ira Dubey,Love
Letters’- Shernaz Patel & Rajit Kapur, Class of ‘84’ - Shernaz Patel & Rajit
Kapur
 ‘Kachra Tales’ – Children’s play - Fifth quarter
Shweta Mohan – Golden Notes
'Uncharted Seas' by Aditi Mangaldas's Drishtikon Dance Foundation
The Bureaucrat - English Play Bugs Bhargava ,Neil Bhoopalam

19. JT Performing Arts Center, Choice
School Campus , Nadama East,
Tripunithura , Kochi – 682301
Phone : 8086881677, 9747544055
email : paul.abraham@choicegroup.in
web: www.jtpac.org
We look forward to your patronage and urge you to become a beacon of light to
India’s artists in dire need of finances, opportunity and recognition.
Thank you for your time!