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Roel Swanenberg (1978) is a multidisciplinary artist, born in the Netherlands, living in Belgium. His practice bridges classical texts, contemporary performance, and pedagogical innovation. With over two decades of experience across the Flemish and Dutch theatre landscapes, his artistic and educational work reflects a deep engagement with embodied storytelling, poetic dramaturgy, site-specific work and audience interaction.

Swanenberg received his initial training in audiovisual arts at LUCA School of Arts in Genk, and later received a professional acting degree at the Maastricht Academy of Performing Arts (2005). He has since collaborated with leading companies such as Het Nationale Theater, Het Nieuwstedelijk, Het Zuidelijk Toneel, Theater Artemis, and Het Toneelhuis. His performance work spans a wide range, from classical adaptations (including Animal Farm and Ronja the Robber’s Daughter) to original productions developed through collective creation and interdisciplinary research.

In 2008, Swanenberg co-founded the theatre company kinderenvandevilla with Wanda Eyckerman, producing critically acclaimed performances such as Alleen op de Wereld and Leeghoofd, the latter of which toured internationally. His recent solo work, Shall I…?, is a research-based performance exploring Shakespeare’s sonnets through the lens of contemporary media, music composition, and an autobiographical narrative.

Parallel to his artistic career, Swanenberg has developed a strong pedagogical practice. He is currently a lecturer at LUCA School of Arts (Genk), where he mentors BA and MA film students in artistic development and directing.

Roel Swanenberg’s work - both on stage and in the studio and classrooms - integrates physical theatre, textual exploration, and improvisation, with a focus on artistic autonomy and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

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Art Lover, Dance Lover, Dancer, Actor, Musician, Video Artist, Performance Artist, Director, Lighting Designer

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