The Art of Intimacy in Live Performance.
On stage, intimacy and hyper-exposed moments carry great artistic potential but also inherent risk. My work transforms these scenes into opportunities for creativity—spaces where actors can explore freely because boundaries are clear and trust is established.
Each production is unique but it always begins with the story: what is the artistic intent, and how can intimacy serve it? Together with the director and creative team, we shape a language that makes intimate scenes feel organic, meaningful, and alive for the audience.
Conversations with actors are at the heart of the work. By listening to personal boundaries and weaving them into the choreography, we create moments that are both respectful and full of dramatic force. Collaboration across departments ensures that intimacy isn’t an isolated element, but an integrated part of the performance’s visual and emotional world.
The result is live perfomrance where vulnerability feels authentic, risk becomes play, and intimacy elevates the story being told.
Kung Lear / King Lear – Dramaten. Photo: Sören VIlks
Vegetarianen / The Vegetarian – Dramaten. Photo: Sören Vilks
Engaging the intimacy coordinator early is the secret key!
When intimacy coordination is part of the artistic team from the beginning, collaboration flows more smoothly and a shared vision takes shape. This early involvement not only strengthens trust across departments, it also provides the safest foundation for performers.
By entering the process alongside other artistic functions—whether during script discussions, casting, or first rehearsals—intimacy can grow into an integrated, expressive part of the performance, enriching both storytelling and audience experience.