In 2022, Hannes founded Moonwalking Bear Productions as a home for creative ideas, a hub for innovation and collaboration,
and a launch pad to support new talent.
Throughout his career, Hannes has worked and collaborated with numerous artists and companies in Europe and beyond. These include William Forsythe, Angélin Préljocaj, Wayne McGregor, Akram Khan, Fabulous Beast and Punchdrunk to name a few.
In 2007, he joined DV8 Physical Theatre, starting a long-term relationship with the company by forming part of the original cast of the critically acclaimed stage production “To Be Straight With You" (nominated for an Olivier Award). This was followed by “Can We Talk About This?” (2010-2012), and “JOHN” (2013-2015) in which he performed the title role.
All three productions, conceived and directed by Lloyd Newson, toured internationally and enjoyed sell-out seasons at The National Theatre, London. Hannes became DV8’s Creative Associate in 2014 and continued this role for the much-anticipated re-creation of ”Enter Achilles” in 2019/20 as well as being the production’s Tour Director.
Hannes duetted with Akram Khan in “Breathless Puppets”, an animated film produced during the pandemic by Manchester International Festival.
As an independent artist, Hannes has choreographed and directed numerous productions for stage and screen, including “DANDELION” (with Ermira Goro for The Onassis Cultural Center in Athens), “UNRUHE” (for and with the Susanne Linke Dance Company) and “THE FALL” (Supported by Orsolina28 and SkyArts).
Hannes most recently worked with Lena Dunham, choreographing for the movie “Catherine Called Birdy” and was Co-Movement Director for "DEAR ENGLAND" at the National Theatre, written by James Graham and directed by Rupert Goold..
He is a celebrated creator and educator working for institutions and organisations across the globe, and he was nominated as one of the 100 most influential and innovative people working across Britain's creative industries by The Hospital Club, London.
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