Thomas Ryckewaert studied biology at KU Leuven and dramatic arts at the Royal Conservatoire Antwerp. He works as a writer, director and actor.
His work develops a visual and immersive theatrical language, moving between science and horror, between the Bible and science fiction pulp. It is driven by a fascination with forms of scale and intelligence that challenge our imagination — from microbes to AI, from black holes to vampires.
His projects grow out of long-term research and collaborations with scientists and artists from different disciplines. They take a variety of forms, ranging from theatre productions and lecture-performances to site-specific installations.
His work has been presented at European venues such as deSingel, Kaaitheater, VierNulVier, Southbank Centre and Hebbel am Ufer. He is currently developing a trilogy based on Jeff VanderMeer’s New Weird novel Annihilation.
Alongside his own artistic practice, he works as an actor in theatre, film and television, and regularly teaches in higher arts education.
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