Alan Lucien Øyen
Artistic Director & Choreographer
Alan Lucien Øyen is a Norwegian choreographer, writer, and director, and one of the most internationally acclaimed voices in contemporary performance. Renowned for seamlessly merging dance and theater, he creates emotionally charged and visually striking works that combine intimate human storytelling with ambitious theatrical scale.
In 2006, he founded the company winter guests, establishing a distinctive artistic practice that has led to collaborations with some of Europe’s leading theaters and dance companies. A recipient of Norway’s prestigious Hedda Award and numerous international dance accolades, Øyen was invited in 2018 to become the first guest choreographer of Pina Bausch’s Tanztheater Wuppertal, where he created Bon Voyage, Bob, a work that continues to tour internationally.