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Wenche Torrissen is a Professor at Nord University, specializing in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Drama, Theater, and Literature with Public Health, Creative Wellbeing, and Cultural Sustainability. Her work emphasizes the role of arts in promoting mental health, particularly through participatory theater, relaxed performance, and nature-culture frameworks.
- Current Projects: Co-leader of the RELÆXT Teater initiative, focusing on accessible theater for neurodiverse audiences
- Collaborations: Works with Hålogaland Theatre, Nordic cultural institutions, and international arts-health networks
- Publications: Over 15 books/chapters on creative wellbeing, including Exploring Creative Wellbeing Frameworks in Context (2024)
Her research spans Scandinavian literature (particularly Hamsun and Ibsen), gender role debates, and arts-based health interventions. Recent articles analyze the therapeutic potential of drama in education, co-creative theater practices, and the Sami yoik tradition as wellbeing.
Key collaborations include Anita Salamonsen (co-developer of RELÆXT), Helga Løvoll (creative wellbeing frameworks), and Ulrikke Fuller-Gee (inclusive performance design). She has presented at conferences in Bodø, Oslo, and Tromsø, and contributed to policy discussions through The Cultural School Bag project.
