Resume
Ram Hari Dhakal is a theatre artist. He pursued his bachelor's and master's education in Norway. Since 2003, he has been actively engaged in theatre activities, serving as a director, scenographer, and actor. Currently, he operates as a freelancer in Norway.
EDUCATION
MA in Theatre
Specialization in Scenography
2017–2019, Oslo National Academy for the Arts, Oslo, Norway
BA in Scenography
2012 – 2015, Norwegian Theatre Academy, Fredrikstad, Norway.
Diploma in Theatre
2003 – 2005, Aarohan Theatre Group, Nepal
Basic Actor Training
2000 – 2001, Cultural Corporation Nepal
SELECTED PROJECTS
2023
The Rose
An Awakening Journey of Yashodhara, Prince Siddhartha's Wife
Concept, Design and Direction
Supported by
Art and Culture Norway
fukk.no
Nordic Culture Fund
The Wheel – Regarding Life and Struggle
Author, Director, and Designer
Norway & Nepal
Supported by Arts and Culture Norway
2022
Omar-Sheriff - Movie
Actor/Production Design
Directed: Kavar Singh
2021
Inside/Outside Part IV (Series of Untold War Stories)
Author, Director, and Designer
Norway & Nepal.
https://www.universe.com/events/inside-outside-part-iv-tickets-KQ2VCZ
https://mandalatheatre.com/events/inside-outside-part-iv-at-mandala-theatre/
Supported by Arts Council Norway
SPOR
Scenography & Costume Designer
Director: Ludvig Uhlobors
https://blackbox.no/nb/1f5a3123-964e-458b-90b2-fba0cfebfc88/
http://bit-teatergarasjen.no/program/forestillinger/ludvig-uhlbors-spor-1/
2019
Inside/Outside part III (Series of Untold War Stories)
Author, Director, and Designer
Oslo National Academy of the arts Norway
Skipet Vol – 6
Actor
Directed by Kari Holtan (De Utvalgte) Norway.
https://www.deutvalgte.no/portfolio_page/skipet5-copy/
Inside/Outside part II (Series of Untold War Stories)
Author, Director, and Designer
Nepal International Theatre Festival 2019, Nepal
https://nitfest.org/2019/schedule/inside-outside/
2018
Det Foldal Heldt Fest I Fjaler
Actor and Scenographer
Fjaler Theatre Festival 2018, Norway.
Directed by Harald Kolaas (Det Foldalske Teater), Norway
https://teaterfestivalenifjaler.ticketco.events/no/ie/e/daa_foldal_heldt_fest_i_fjaler_det_foldals
Skipet Vol – 4
Actor
Oerol Theatre Festival 2018, Terschelling, Netherlands.
Directed by Kari Holtan (De Utvalgte) Norway.
https://www.deutvalgte.no/portfolio_page/skipet4/
Inside/Outside (Series of Untold War Stories)
Author, Director, and Designer
Oslo National Academy of The Arts.
Ghost Audition
Scent Designer and Actor
Det Foldealske Teater, Oslo Norway
Directed by Harald Kolaas (Det Foldealske Teatr) Norway.
2015
Congress of Dreams
Stage Manager
Black Box Theatre Oslo Norway
Directed by Susanne Øglænd (Krakk Noir) Norway.
Warped Threads
Installation art
Creator Co-creator Sarah Brinkmann and Haley Peterson.
Prague Quadrennial 2015 Czech Republic
Mother Hunting (Miracle of Rose)
Actor and Props Designer
Norwegian Theatre Academy, Fredrikstad and National Theatre, Oslo
Directed by Bianca Casady (Coco Rosie), the USA
2014
Daily Life Everlasting
Set Designer
Norwegian Theatre Academy, Norway
Written by Chares Mee and directed by Dan Safer (Witness Relocation) in the USA.
Ras
Set Designer
Oslo National Academy of the Arts
Written by Nelly Winterhalder. Directed by Victoria Meirik, Norway.
2012
A Mid-Summer Night’s Dreams
Director/Set Designer, Co-director Kamal Mani Nepal
DAV School Nepal
Written “by William Shakespeare
2011
Desire Under the Elms
Set Designer
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul), Nepal.
Written by Eugene O’Neill and directed by Deborah Melora
About Face (Bukhyacha)
Set Designer
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul), Nepal.
Directed by Sunil Pokharel and written by Dario Fo.
Sapanako Sabiti
Actor/Set Designer
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul), Nepal.
Directed by Sunil Pokharel and written by C K Lal.
Atal Bahadurako Atanka
Actor/Set Designer
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul), Nepal.
Written and directed by Khagrendra Lamichhane.
2010
Jamunako Rukha
Director/ Set Designer, Co-director Rabindra Sing Baniya
Koseli School, Nepal.
Written by Krishna Chander.
Awarded by the best director at Children Theatre Festival 2010, Nepal)
Shunya
Director
National Theatre Nepal
Based on the story Gorahi Shunya kilometer written by Govinda Sing Rawat.
Seto Kapal
Actor/ Set Designer
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul) Nepal.
Written and directed by Bijaya Bisfot.
Caucasian Chalk Circle
Actor
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul), Nepal.
Directed by Max Webster and Mia Theil Have and written by Bertolt Brecht.
2009
Five Pieces
(Psychosis 4.48, Dr. Jekyll and Dr. Hyde, The Ugly Duckling, The Emperor’s New Clothes and Miss Margarida’s Way)
Scene and Props Designer
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul), NEP.
Directed by Morten Krogh, Norway
Oedipus Rex
Actor
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul) Nepal.
Directed by Sunil Pokharel and written by Sophocles.
2008
Dhurba
Actor/ Set Designer
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul) and Contacting the World (CTW) UK 2008.
Improvised based on Nepali myth about the Pole Star.
Ghanachakkar
Actor
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul), NEP
Directed by Sunil Pokharel and written by Sanjeev Upareti.
2007
Tara Bajee Lai Lai
Actor
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul), Nepal.
Directed by Morten Korgh, Norway.
2006
Bhagha Bhairab
Actor
Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul), Nepal.
Directed by Sunil Pokharel and written by Satya Mohan Joshi
Works Experience
June 2004 to December 2011, Aarohan Theatre Group (Gurukul) NEP.
Actor and Head of set Department
Kathmandu International Theatre Festival Nepal 2010 and 2008.
Head of Set Department
School Theatre Festival Nepal, 2009.
Head of Set Department
National Theatre Festival Nepal, 2009.
Head of Set Department
Ibsen Theatre Festival Nepal, 2006.
Head of Set Department
Contact
upcoming projet
2023
ROSE
Awakening process of Yashodhara, Prince Sidhartha's Wife.
It unfolds from the pain and humiliation of being abandoned, a grieving wife, to her transformation into an awakened and resilient woman.
Premiere on 28 December 2023.
Mandala Theatre Kathmandu Nepal.
Supported by
NORDISK KULTURFOND
FFUK.NO