Liesbeth Groot Nibbelink

Liesbeth Groot Nibbelink is Assistant Professor in Theatre and Performance Studies at Utrecht University’s Department of Media and Culture Studies. As coordinator of the Master’s programme in Contemporary Theatre, Dance and Dramaturgy, she integrates her expertise in dramaturgy, scenography, and spatial theory into academic and artistic practice. Her research bridges theoretical inquiry with performative methodology, focusing on performance ecologies, new materialism, and urban interfaces. She co-founded Platform-Scenography, an open-source initiative fostering reflection on performance design.

• Academic Affiliation: Utrecht University, Netherlands
• Key Research Areas: Dramaturgy, Scenography, Spatial Theory, Performance Philosophy, Urban Interfaces
• Notable Publications: Author of Nomadic Theatre: Mobilizing Theory and Practice on the European Stage (2019), contributor to Contemporary Theatre Review , Performance Research , and edited volumes on intermediality and performance philosophy.
• Methodological Innovations: Developed 'live action research' and 'scaling & scoping' techniques for urban scenography analysis

Article Trends: Her publications explore intersections between performative practices and urban environments, emphasizing materiality, spatial relationality, and the transformative potential of scenography. Key themes include audience agency in immersive performances, intermedial political interventions, and the epistemological contributions of expanded scenography to understanding urban interfaces.