Jarkko Lehmus

Jarkko Lehmus is the director of Cirko – Center for New Circus in Helsinki, Finland, and a freelance dramaturg, director and choreographer specializing in non-verbal performative arts. Jarkko is based in Helsinki, Finland, and holds an MA in Dramaturgy & Writing for performance from Goldsmiths, University of London, an MA in Arts Policy & Management from Birkbeck, University of London and a BA (Hons) Theatre from Guildford School of Acting.

He has worked internationally in the performing arts field since 1995. His experience ranges from physical theatre to neoclassical ballet and conceptual performance art to acting on the stage and in front of the camera. In his work regardless of the professional title Lehmus concentrates on imagination, emotions and empathy, and the collaboration between arts and sciences.