Christoph Lepschy

Christoph Lepschy is a Professor of Dramaturgy and Chairman of the Senate at Mozarteum University. He holds a dual focus on contemporary Chinese theatre and international academic collaboration. His professional engagements include roles as dramaturg at institutions such as the Salzburg Festival, Schauburg Munich, and Paper Tiger Theater Studios (Beijing/Berlin). He leads the Thomas Bernhard Institute and co-developed the award-winning 'Emergency Exit' project with Budapest Freeszfe.

Education: Studied Literature and Theater Studies at universities in Munich and Dublin.

Research Interests: Specializes in transcultural theatre practices, with emphasis on East-West collaborations. Active in dramaturgical innovation across Europe and Asia.

Awards:

• 2021 Citizens' Prize of the European Parliament for 'Emergency Exit' project

Advising & Grants: No specific advisees listed. Collaborative projects include EU-funded initiatives and international theater networks.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Thomas Bernhard Institute and affiliated with Paper Tiger Theater Studios.