Lysanne is a Dutch theatre maker, director and coach based in London.
She primarily works in opera, but also has an interest in Classic Texts and Music Theatre. She has worked with companies across the UK and Europe including English Touring Opera, Köln Oper, Opera Zuid and Opera Holland Park, where she was the 2024 Young Artist Director. Her work has been nominated for several Off West End Awards, most recently Maria De Rudenz with Gothic Opera in the Best Production (Opera) category.

 

Lysanne has a strong foundation in movement and performance. She trained at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance and worked as a performer for several years with a particular interest in Shakespeare and Classical Texts.
In 2016, she assisted Jenny Miller at Longborough Festival Opera on Alcina and discovered a love of directing.
Currently, alongside her directing work, she is training to become an accredited career coach with The Coaching Academy, with a particular focus on helping artists at all stages of their career navigate the creative industries.

 

Her work has been praised for its clear and truthful storytelling, allowing the material and performers to flourish. Previous productions include Maria De Rudenz – Gothic Opera (☆☆☆☆☆ Opera Now), La Canterina – Buxton International Festival (☆☆☆☆ The Stage), Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland – IF Opera (☆☆☆☆ The Stage).

 

As an Associate, Staff Director and Assistant, Lysanne has worked with various directors including Bruno Ravella, John Wilkie, Cecelia Stinton, Lucy Bradley and Julia Burbach.

 

Lysanne has a keen interest in working with early career and emerging artists. As well as being the OHP Young Artist 2024 director, she also works with Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and has directed their Opera Scenes.