Short Bio - Orkun Türkmen

Orkun is a performer and facilitator currently living in Brno, Czech Republic. Studied Acting (BA) at Anadolu University in Turkey and continued training in Physical Theatre in Spain (ESAD-G) and the Czech Republic (JAMU). Completed an MFA at Anadolu University with a research on devised theatre, both practical and theoretical.

Orkun collaborated with various companies and took part in international projects within Europe. Artistic practice is rooted in collective creation, play, and audience participation, often developing projects from scratch at the intersection of movement and audience engagement. Alongside performance, Orkun is dedicated to community-based practices. Focuses on inclusive and accessible practices for shared experiences where the artistic and social aspects are balancing; where people can meet beyond borders, discrimination, and under kinesthetic empathy. In 2025, co-founded the collective Yolda, focusing on movement-based creation, audience engagement, and socially engaged performance.