josiane segar

I am a theatre-maker, performer, workshop facilitator and the artistic director of English Theatre Leipzig.  

My practice centres interdisciplinary collaborations between science, art, and society. I particularly love devising work that explores themes of community, migration and nature conservation through physical theatre, comedy and ensemble. 

Work & Background

Josiane studied at the University of Oxford, obtained her PhD from iDiv and received her acting diploma from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.

She has directed, devised and performed in 15+ independent theatre productions and run 3 long-term interdisciplinary arts projects. Notable projects include Lebende Skulpturen, The Nature We Make, AnthropoScene, The Playhouse & Fairytales from Home. She also works as a voice actress and yoga teacher.

For her interdisciplinary work, she was recently awarded an arts-science residency by the Oak Spring Garden Foundation in VA, USA, was awarded twice by the Tilia Awards, and is also the recipient of an EXIST-Women scholarship. She has co-acquired over €85,000 for theatre and cultural projects in the last three years.

My background as a biodiversity researcher continues to inspire and inform my work as an interdisciplinary maker. Part of my work involves forming collaborations between scientists, artists and institutions and I continue to contribute to participatory nature conservation research.