Yannick Verweij

Yannick Verweij is a scenographer and theatre maker. He has a bachelor’s degree in theatre design from HKU University for the Arts in Utrecht (the Netherlands) and a master’s degree in drama from the School of Arts (KASK) in Ghent (Belgium). He gained experience by working for international stage designers such as Clement & Sanôu, Michael Levine and video designer Finn Ross. In recent years, Verweij has developed a passion for writing and directing new opera works, focusing on the processes of multidisciplinary collaboration and communication. As a maker, his field of interest spans a gamut of disciplines within the performing arts, including design (sets, costume, lighting, video), directing and writing. Verweij also teaches theatre design at HKU University for the Arts in Utrecht. Recent