Claire van Kampen

English director and composer

Claire van Kampen - English director and composer
Born

November 3rd, 1953
72 years ago

Died

January 18th, 2025
0 years ago — 71 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United Kingdom

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A director and composer, recognized for contributions to theatre. Served as an artistic director at the Globe Theatre in London. Composed music for various stage productions, with a focus on works that blend classical and contemporary elements. Collaborated with numerous theatre companies and gained acclaim for both directorial and compositional skills. Involved with the Royal Shakespeare Company and worked on adaptations of classical texts.

Artistic director at the Globe Theatre

Composed for the Royal Shakespeare Company

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