CHIARA D'ANNA

Actor, Director, Movement Coach, Commedia dell'Arte Specialist



Chiara D'ANNA





ACTOR

DIRECTOR

MOVEMENT COACH

COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE SPECIALIST



I work in theatre, opera, cinema and multimedia performance.



I love to transform spaces into imaginary worlds.


I’m fascinated by the Surreal, the Absurd and the Grotesque. I'm not particularly interested in a realistic representation of life.


I believe theatre and cinema are at their best when drawing inspiration from reality - the world we live in - they present another version of that reality.


Art possesses its own distinct language akin to the language of dreams: visceral, powerful and enigmatic. It speaks through symbols, metaphors and allegories.


That's why it can touch us on a deep level. ​


This is what I aim for in my work.



★★★★

At once imperious and tremendously mock-kitten.



(The Duke of Burgundy)



The Observer



★★★★

Written, directed and performed by Chiara D’Anna, the show is buoyed by her abundant charisma and a glinty-eyed archness.



(Don't You Dare!)



The Guardian



★★★★★

Superb performances…the Best Film of the first quarter of 2015.



(The Duke of Burgundy)



The New York Times



★★★★

Witty and playful, D’Anna is a delight as a performer, ad-libbing with glee and slipping into different characters with ease.



(Don't You Dare!)



The Stage



★★★★

Knudsen and D’Anna are both terrific, and have trembling palpable chemistry.



(The Duke of Burgundy)



The Telegraph



★★★★

Chiara D’Anna, who also directs, is impressing as a manic gravedigger, Gary.



(Rocinante! Rocinante!)



The Public Review



★★★★★

D'Anna, a compacted and coiled Audrey Hepburn type, is absolutely perfect.



(The Duke of Burgundy)



Little White Lies



★★★★

Charismatic and enthralling, D'Anna is a chameleon displaying exquisite acting skills.



(Don't You Dare!)



Broadway World UK



★★★★★

Sidse Babett Knudsen and Chiara D’Anna are remarkable



(The Duke of Burgundy)



Empire Magazine



★★★★

An impressive 70 minutes of ceaseless energy, physical and vocal transformation by D’Anna.



(Don't You Dare!)



A Younger Theatre



"A wonderful space of dreams and fantasies. A performance that opens our imagination:
I loved it. It was stunning!"



Audience Member | Rocinante! Rocinante! | CLF Art Cafe, London



"I’ve never seen anything so informative having at the same time so much fun!"



Audience Member | Don't You Dare! Crisis Art Festival, Arezzo



"Amazing production! So refreshing and unique. You totally created a captivating world and engaged me throughout."



Audience Member | Rocinante! Rocinante! | CLF Art Cafe, London



"Imagination can be very powerful”…indeed! ! We were taken “into a surreal journey" with you"



Audience Member | Rocinante! Rocinante! | CLF Art Cafe, London



"You created a wonderful atmosphere for Halloween – warm, dark, sad but with some very moving moments"



Audience Member | Samhain Night | Secret Location, London



"Beautiful and intriguing use of the space, a great ensemble work and a fantastic involvement of the audience."



Audience Member | Rocinante! Rocinante! | CLF Art Cafe, London



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