CHIARA D'ANNA


Actress | Director | VO Artist


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I run workshops, courses, masterclasses and one-to-one sessions on Physical Theatre, Devising, Character and Commedia dell'Arte in London and abroad.


I'm Associate Lecturer at Rose Bruford College, East 15 Acting School, Goldsmiths University and the Accademia dell'Arte in Arezzo, Italy; and run masterclasses at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, the Royal Academy of Music and the Musical Theatre Academy in London and theatre workshops for schools and colleges around the world with Drama Arts Productions.


I've studied in Italy, UK and Poland. Some of the most relevant experiences that shaped my artistic and pedagogical approach to theatre making are my encounter with Commedia dell'Arte and my MA in Physical Theatre at Royal Holloway University that led to my collaboration with the extraordinary Ali Hodge and The Quick and the Dead ensemble.


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COMMEDIA DELL'ARTE



Commedia dell’Arte offers great opportunities to discover and expand skills that are fundamental in any performance setting: body and spacial awareness, physical stamina, understanding of tempo, rhythm and comic timing.


Packed with a series of playful and energising activities, this course is a great opportunity to learn how to act with half-mask and improvise with confidence. ​


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FROM COMMEDIA TO COMEDY



An energising and fun workshop exploring some of the most famous and influential European playwrights with a particular focus on the use of archetypes in comedies by Shakespeare, Goldoni & Molière.


This course focusses on the use archetypes and social types in classic texts.


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DEVISING FOR SOLO & ENSEMBLES



An inspiring workshop to unlock performers' inner creativity and imagination. This course offers a range of useful tools to create intriguing characters for the stage.



Based on the notion of ‘Actor-as-Creator’, this workshop places the performer at the heart of the creative process.


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PHYSICAL THEATRE



This is an energetic course exploring the full potential of our body as a ‘medium of expression’. An excellent training to expand performers' physical vocabulary.



This course is designed to build stamina, spatial awareness and trust. Participants will expand their physicality, stage presence and spontaneity.


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TESTIMONIALS



"A truly special teacher with an intoxicating, addictive and infectious passion for her craft."



STUDENT | E15 Acting School



"Awesome. Eye opening.
A treasure trove of knowledge."



TUTOR | RADA



"I had such a great day, learnt so much, had heaps of fun...I want more please!"



WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT | Nottingham European Theatre Festival



"The workshops not only fulfilled but exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended!"



WORKSHOP PARTICIPANT | The Cass



"Fun and inspiring class.
Amazing!"



STUDENT | RADA



"I have thoroughly enjoyed every part of this course. Inspiring teacher. Exceptional!"



STUDENT | E15 Acting School




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