Haeweon (이혜원) is a theatremaker, writer, and researcher from Korea, currently based in Manchester, UK. As a co-founder and co-artistic director of Blooming Ludus, she has been working to connect people, arts, and the environment for climate justice and a sustainable future since 2015. Her particular interests are in the protection of biodiversity, decolonising the climate discourses, sustainable art making, and fungi, with a firm background in stage directing and community-based practices across Korea, Canada, and the UK. Her current PhD research at the University of Manchester is on nurturing performance practice, “Theatre of Decomposition,” which explores human–fungi relationships, mourning and celebrating in the meshwork of the ecological crises. Her popular works include Welcome to the Planet, This Play Is Written in Mushroom, The Velveteen Rabbit, and How to Become a Rock. She is also a member of the Korean art initiative 오늘부터 [ ] (Oneulbuteo), where she is studying and discussing for working more sustainably in the performing arts industry in Korea.
