Question 1

What is Lokadharmi Nadakaveedu?

Accepted Answer

It’s the permanent theatre campus founded in 2017 at Nayarambalam, Vypin, Kochi — offering rehearsal halls, open-air performance spaces, residential facilities (30 artists), and research library/archive spaces.

Question 2

Who leads Lokadharmi?

Accepted Answer

Dr Chandradasan, a multi-award-winning theatre professional with an MSc in Chemistry and Ph.D. in Theatre/Cultural Studies, has directed over 50 plays and received numerous national and state honours.

Question 3

What theatre groups does Lokadharmi offer?

Accepted Answer

Sunday workshops (flagship actor training), Mazhavillu (a children's theatre wing for ages 8–15), corporate theatre training, seminars, and collaborative projects.

Question 4

Can I book performances or hire the campus?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Lokadharmi offers the campus for workshops, residential projects, performances, and guided heritage tours. Contact the office for availability.

Question 5

What are the notable productions?

Accepted Answer

Landmark shows include Karnnabharam (Mahindra awards, 335+ shows), Chathankattu (Shakespeare’s Tempest), and others like The Boat Boy, Kaali Naadakam, Shakuntalam — performed nationally and internationally.

Question 6

Has Lokadharmi published any books?

Accepted Answer

Yes — through Lokadharmi Publishing House launched on March 27, 2021. Titles include Myriad Spaces, Rasaśāstram, and Really Sorry – This Is Not a Shakespeare Play!

Question 7

Do they offer corporate or professional workshops?

Accepted Answer

Yes, they provide theatre-based corporate training covering communication, leadership, public speaking, emotional intelligence, and improvisation. Clients include Tata Advanced Systems, Titan, Ramco Cements, and Medical Trust Hospital.

Question 8

What collaborations exist internationally?

Accepted Answer

Joint project on mental health literacy with De Montfort University (UK), Finnish-Indian production 'Two Mothers in the Realm of Death', and a workshop with Maltese artists on ritual theatre.

Question 9

How can one contact Lokadharmi?

Accepted Answer

Office: 2/A4/13 South Star Apartments, Opp. KSRTC bus stand, Ernakulam, Kochi – 682035. Campus: Lokadharmi Nadakaveedu, Manattuparampu, Nayarambalam, Vypin Islands, Kochi – 682509. Phone: +91 94474 14200 / +91 97466 94534. Email: chandradasan@gmail.com

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