ITFOK 2027 invites applications; Deepan Sivaraman named festival director
The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi has appointed Deepan Sivaraman as the festival director for the 17th International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFOK) 2027. The upcoming edition will be themed 'Imagining Justice' and aims to showcase contemporary global theatrical works.
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ITFOK is a significant cultural event that fosters international artistic exchange and explores social themes through performance art.
ITFOK 2027 invites applications; Deepan Sivaraman named festival director left Deepan Sivaraman https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/grodk5/article71616859.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/80688_23_10_2026_20_2_49_1_DEEPAN_KKN.JPG SPL Kerala Thrissur 23.10.2026. DEEPAN SIVARAMAN ‘Imagining Justice’ is the theme of the 17th edition of the international theatre festival to be held in Thrissur from February 21 to 28 Thrissur The Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Akademi has invited applications from theatre practitioners and groups interested in staging their productions at the 17th edition of the International Theatre Festival of Kerala (ITFOK), scheduled to be held at the akademi headquarters in Thrissur from February 21 to 28, 2027. ‘Imagining Justice’ is the theme of the upcoming edition, which aims to bring together contemporary theatrical expressions, emerging artistic voices and new perspectives from across the world. Theatre director Deepan Sivaraman has been appointed the festival director. Known for his engagement with contemporary theatre practices and his close understanding of evolving trends in world theatre, Mr.
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