Facilitation
Theatre for Development (TfD) Facilitation for Save the Children & Oscar, India/Nepal
Organised by: Save the Children (India & Nepal)
Location: Uttar Pradesh, India & Kolkata, India
Description: Dr. Lipon provided facilitation support on Theatre for Development (TfD) in Save the Children projects in Uttar Pradesh and Kolkata, utilizing theatre to tackle social issues such as child rights and community development.
Forum Theatre Facilitation on Early Marriage- for British Council, Bangladesh – Connecting Futures
Organised by: British Council
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Description: As a facilitator, Dr. Lipon led Forum Theatre sessions under the Connecting Futures project, empowering youth to address social challenges and inspire action through participatory performance.
Forum Theatre for Democracy Watch, Bangladesh
Organised by: Democracy Watch Bangladesh
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Description: Provided Forum Theatre facilitation support under Democracy Watch Bangladesh, engaging communities in discussing governance, rights, and social justice through interactive performance.
Theatre for Development (TfD) Facilitation for Action Disability & Development
Organised by: Action Disability & Development
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Description: Dr. Lipon provided facilitation support in Theatre for Development (TfD) workshops focused on disability rights and social inclusion in Bangladesh, using theatre as a tool for advocacy and awareness.
Facilitator for Theatre for Development (TfD) – SLOP Bangladesh
Organised by: SLOP Bangladesh
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Description: Served as a facilitator of Theatre for Development (TfD) workshops in SLOP Bangladesh, working on community empowerment and youth participation in theatre as a tool for change.
Theatre in Education (TIE) Workshop Facilitation – Koisaroc & Brac
Organised by: Koisaroc & Brac
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Description: Facilitated a Theatre in Education (TIE) workshop, a joint project between Koisaroc & Brac, where Dr. Lipon trained educators and community leaders on integrating theatre into the classroom for enhanced learning and student engagement.
Training & Workshop
Ethnic Sensibility Workshop for National School of Drama (2016)
Organised by: National School of Drama (NSD)
Location: Delhi, India
Engagement Type: Workshop Conductor
Led a workshop on ethnic sensibility for theatre students of NSD, engaging them with traditional cultural contexts in contemporary performance.
Traditional Martial Art (Stick Fight) Workshop for Fine and Performing Arts Academy, Dhaka (2025)
Organized by: Training Department of Fine and Performing Arts Bangladesh (Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy)
Location: Fine Arts Building, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Engagement type: Conductor and Facilitator
Led a workshop on traditional stick fighting (Lathi Khela) for students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds. Engaged participants in performance techniques, skill development, and the practical demonstration of performing Bangladesh’s Traditional Martial Arts.
Training on Actor’s Preparation (action/physical/psychological) for Prachyanat School of Acting and Design, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Organized by: Prachyanat Theatre Group
Location: Kataban, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Engagement Type: Course Teacher
Conduct acting training classes for students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, enrolled in a short-term course (six months) on acting and design. Students participated in both theoretical and practical knowledge, covering the basics of the method of theatre acting.
Workshop on Actor’s Preparation (action/physical/psychological) for Theatre School, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Organized by: Theatre Group
Location: Bailly Road, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Engagement Type: Course Teacher
Conduct acting training classes for students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, enrolled in a short-term course (six months) on traditional folk theatre. Students participated in both theoretical and practical sessions, covering the basics of folk theatre acting methods.
International Theatre & Educational Festival Forum-Nauruz (2016)
Organised by: Galiasgar Kamal Tatar National Academic Theatre
Location: Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia
Engagement Type: Participant
Participated as an international artist in a festival exploring performing arts and practical directing techniques.
Virtual Workshop on Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) Nomination (2–5 November 2020)
Organised by: UNESCO
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Engagement Type: Consultation
Dr. Lipon participated as a consultant in UNESCO’s workshop on ICH nomination processes, offering expertise in the documentation and safeguarding of Bangladesh’s intangible cultural heritage.
UNESCO Workshop on ICH Inventorying (22–25 September 2019)
Organised by: UNESCO
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Engagement Type: Workshop Facilitator
Dr. Lipon supported ICH inventorying of Bangladesh’s cultural assets, focusing on performing arts and ritual festivals, ensuring accurate documentation for future safeguarding.
Capacity Building Workshop on ICH Safeguarding (17–20 September 2018)
Organised by: UNESCO
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Engagement Type: Workshop Facilitator
Facilitated a capacity building workshop focusing on strengthening the safeguarding mechanisms for Intangible Cultural Heritage in Bangladesh’s performing arts sector.
UNESCO Workshop on Safeguarding of ICH (6–9 May 2018)
Organised by: UNESCO
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Engagement Type: Workshop Facilitator
Led discussions and training on safeguarding strategies for Intangible Cultural Heritage, contributing to global policy development.
UNESCO Workshop on Community-based ICH Inventorying, 24-28 September 2017
Organised by: UNESCO
Location: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Engagement Type: Workshop Facilitator
Dr. Lipon supported ICH inventorying of Bangladesh’s cultural assets, focusing on performing arts and ritual festivals, ensuring accurate documentation for future safeguarding.
