Hans Henriksen

Hans Henriksen is a Professor of Directing at the Academy of Theatre within the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. He holds an MA in Stage Directing from the St. Petersburg State Academy of Theatre Arts. With over 20 years of experience as a theatre educator, he specializes in Russian pedagogical methods, particularly those of Georgy Tovstanogov, implemented through his mentor Irina Malochevskaja.

Key affiliations include leadership roles at Norway's National Academy of Arts and Copenhagen's State Theatre Academy. His research focuses on directing methodologies, cultural policy, and institutional challenges in performing arts. Notable works include Amadeus (2023) and critical analyses on theatre privatization trends (2023).

Teaching spans all educational stages, emphasizing physical action analysis and action methodology. His artistic research explores immersive theatre, political critique, and environmental narratives. Advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed, but his extensive performance productions (over 30 across Norway/Denmark) highlight practical contributions to the field.