Rikard Loman

Rikard Loman is a Senior Lecturer in Theatre Studies and Comparative Literature at Lund University's Centre for Languages and Literature, where he also serves as Head of Section 2. His administrative responsibilities include chairing the Board of Section 2 and participating in the Centre's overarching board. Loman teaches courses such as Dramaturgy and Swedish, blending theoretical and practical approaches to theatre.

His research explores the intersection of theatre, society, and identity, with emphasis on:

• Theatre sociology: How performances reflect societal structures and cultural identities.
• Nationalism in theatre: Staging of national history and community formation.
• Provocative performance art: Ethical/aesthetic tensions in addressing issues like xenophobia or environmental crises.
• Immersive/applied theatre: Creative communication across cultural boundaries.

Recent publications (2020–2023) analyze Nordic identity, cross-cultural dramaturgy, and Ingmar Bergman's directorial legacy, often with pedagogical applications. No awards or supervised students are documented.