Herausgeberinnen

1Dr. phil. Natalie Bloch is a research scientist and deputy head of the Master's programme in Theatre Studies and Interculturality. Over the years, she has contributed to and developed various research projects focusing on contemporary theatre, its aesthetics, and its socio-political dimension. Notable examples include her work on the projects Processes of Internationalisation in Contemporary Theatre (2013–2018) and Remix Place (2020–2022). Her research and teaching emphasise both contemporary and historical forms of performative arts, encompassing internet presence, cultural performances, and traditional theatre productions. In 2024, the University of Luxembourg honoured her with a Teaching Award. Her doctoral thesis explored the relationship between language and violence in theatre texts by Neil LaBute and Elfriede Jelinek, earning her a dissertation prize from Bielefeld University. Recent publications highlight her focus on intercultural theatre and the ways contemporary productions and texts engage with populism and political issues.

2With over twenty years of experience as a theatre critic (e.g., for Theater heute) and cultural journalist, she has also been an active member of various committees and theatre juries.

3Dr. phil. Monika Dobrowlanska is a theatre and opera director, author and lecturer. Since 2020 she has been teaching directing seminars for the Master's programme in Theatre Studies and Interculturality at the University of Luxembourg. She sees herself as a European director and successfully combines different theatre traditions in her productions. In 2017 she was awarded the Prix-Tournesol at the Festival d'Avignon in the Beyond Borders category. Born in Poznan, Poland, she is based in Berlin, where she has worked with institutions such as the Maxim Gorki Theater, the Hebbel Theater and the Akademie der Künste. Her work spans numerous theatres across Europe, reflecting her commitment to intercultural productions exploring themes of identity, personal and political freedom. In 2012 she founded the intercultural theatre collective multicultural city, which focuses on marginalised groups, social taboos and the development of experimental theatre forms resulting from encounters between different cultures. Monika Dobrowlanska's productions are frequently presented at international theatre festivals and as part of the European Capital of Culture programme. She is also actively involved in various international projects and productions, promoting cultural exchange and collaboration. In recent years, in addition to staging work, she has increasingly focused on artistic research, especially in the areas of multilingualism on stage and digital experiments in theatre.

4Further information: www.monikadobrowlanska.com / www.multiculturalcity.eu