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A LIVING INSTITUTION SINCE KERALA

Where theatre
meets the soul
of a culture.

The Kalanilayam Krishnan Nair Foundation is a living institution where theatre, AI, education, inclusion and wellbeing coexist — in service of children, women and communities.

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★ NOW HIRING — RESEARCH ASSOCIATE ★ IKS FUNDED PROJECT • MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ★ ANNUAL THEATRE FESTIVAL 2025 ★ WOMEN UPSKILLING COHORT — APPLICATIONS OPEN ★ SOULFUL WORKSHOPS EVERY WEEKEND ★ NOW HIRING — RESEARCH ASSOCIATE ★ IKS FUNDED PROJECT • MINISTRY OF EDUCATION ★ ANNUAL THEATRE FESTIVAL 2025
— VISION & MISSION

A living institution
for the stage
and the soul.

We use theatre as a creative and pedagogical tool in education, cultural practice, AI-enabled learning and wellness initiatives for children, youth, women and communities. We organise festivals, performances and public engagements that connect theatre and community.

01

Theatre as Pedagogy

Using theatre as a creative and pedagogical tool in education, AI-enabled learning and wellness for children, youth, women and communities.

02

Festivals & Performance

Organising festivals, performances and public engagements that connect theatre and community.

03

Healing & Upskilling

Theatre-based healing and upskilling programmes that foster mental, emotional and social wellbeing, and financial independence.

04

Inclusive Spaces

Creating inclusive spaces for creative learning, dialogue and cultural exchange.

05

Curricular Collaboration

Collaborating with schools, colleges and cultural institutions to develop and deliver theatre-based curricula.

06

Archive & Research

Documenting, researching and archiving theatre practices and cultural knowledge using digital and AI-assisted tools.

— OUR VERTICALS

Six practices,
one stage.

01 IKS • Ministry of Education

Research

Archiving theatre practices & cultural knowledge through AI-assisted documentation.

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02 Wellbeing

Soulful Workshops

Healing circles where movement, voice and breath meet stillness.

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03 Education

Meaningful Courses

Long-form programmes in theatre pedagogy, performance and craft.

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04 Inclusion

Women Upskilling

Financial independence through creative practice and mentorship.

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05 Public

Festival

Annual gatherings that connect theatre with community and public life.

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06 Practice

Theatre Production

Original productions rooted in our heritage and contemporary voices.

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