Ilona Krawczyk

Dr. Ilona Krawczyk is a Lecturer in Acting at Norwich University of the Arts, specializing in post-Grotowskian performance training and interdisciplinary artistic research. She holds a Practice-as-Research PhD from the University of Huddersfield, focusing on embodied voicework and performer wellbeing. Her work bridges physical theatre, experimental music, and sound art, emphasizing ethical and aesthetic innovation in performance.

Education:

• PhD in Drama, Dance & Performance (University of Huddersfield)
• MA in Acting (Manchester Metropolitan University, joint program with Song of the Goat Theatre)
• Graduate Diploma in Musical Theatre (CAPITOL, Poland)

Her research investigates the intersection of voice, body, and technology, particularly through collaborations with institutions like the Replica Institute for Creative Anticipation and Performing Arts. She explores how wearable design and AI intersect with ethical performance practices. Key projects include the DreamVoice practice and site-specific performance-sound installations like Wild Symphonies and Soundings.

Notable Projects:

• Founder of DreamVoice practice
• Co-founder of Insoundout collective
• Artistic director of Soundings (site-specific performances)

Grants & Funding:Recipient of the North of England Consortium for Arts and Humanities studentship for her doctoral research.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates actively with the Replica Institute, focusing on AI and ethical performance, and maintains ties with international groups like Mechanical Animal Corporation and Drift Ensemble.