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Rikard Hoogland is a Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor at Stockholm University within the Department of Culture and Aesthetics. His work bridges Theatre Studies and Cultural Policy, focusing on historical and contemporary transformations in Swedish theatre.
- Education: PhD in Theatre Studies (2005)
- Visiting Positions: Freie Universität Berlin, Universität Wien
Research Interests center on Independent Theatre Groups, Early 20th Century Swedish Theatre, and Brechtian Theory in Modern Directing. His publications in journals like Nordic Theatre Studies and Peripeti explore topics such as:
- Commercialization of theatre systems
- Transnational actor migration
- Intermediality in stage design
- Political theatre during Cold War
- Pedagogical diversity in national schools
He actively participates in the International Federation of Theatre Research and its Theatrical Event working group, analyzing how theatre intersects with urban spaces and societal shifts. His recent 2024 chapter on Swedish actors in Finland highlights language politics, while his 2022 book chapter re-examines Albert Ranft’s theatrical empire as a case study in cultural capitalism.
