Swathilakshmi Perumal

Swathilakshmi Perumal is an actor and theatre-maker from Tamil Nadu, India. Swathi holds a Master of Arts in English Literature. During her studies, she developed an interest in theatre and went on to pursue a Diploma in Acting (Folk and Traditional Forms) from the National School of Drama, Bangalore, India. Swathi has also trained in Bharatanatyam and several other South Indian forms such as Yakshagana, Kalaripayattu, Dollu, Parai, Mudiyettu and more. Her interest in bridging traditional forms and contemporary theatre led her to ITI.

Her notable works include Mallegalalli Madumagalu (a nine-hour play, 2020); Uuru Bhanga (Yakshagana dance-drama, 2019); Kariya Devara Huduki (2019); Beral Ge Koral (2019); The Duchess of Malfi (2018) and Hamlet (2017). In Singapore, she was a stage manager and lighting designer for Romei (2022), a collaborative work with six ITI alumni at 42 Waterloo Street.

After graduation, she intends to write, act and direct works that are interdisciplinary, multilingual and intercultural. She hopes to create art that gives voice to the voiceless.

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Last updated: 30 January 2024