British playwright and theatre-maker, Geoff Gillham was renowned for his work in theatre-in-education (TIE). An art form sadly much ignored these days, TIE seeks to engage young people in theatre which encourages thought and discussion.
The Zanni Sleep Machine
The Zanni Sleep Machine is a great way to open and close your Commedia play. But how does it work? Well, the idea is that the servants (zanni) are asleep outside in all sorts of positions but in one way or another, their movements work together to make a machine…a sleep machine that is.
Glam Adelaide: Bone Cage
British playwright and theatre-maker, Geoff Gillham was renowned for his work in theatre-in-education (TIE). An art form sadly much ignored these days, TIE seeks to engage young people in theatre which encourages thought and discussion.
TEDx Talk: VR + Theatre = You as Hamlet”: Corinna Di Niro, Aug 3, 2019
Dr Corinna Di Niro is a creative academic researcher-director-performer. In 2019, Corinna became a TedX speaker. Her talk, ‘The Virtual Actor’ explores the possibilities of a future where audiences are no longer passive observers, but can experience theatre firsthand.
“The Virtual Actor”: Corinna Di Niro, 2018
Is there more to being an audience member than just sitting in the dark? Yes, audiences play an integral role in live theatre, but how can you shift an audience member from “viewer” to “player”, where they could interact with actors on stage by taking on a leading role?
PhD – Dr Corinna Di Niro: Performing commedia dell’Arte in a contemporary Australian context with reference to Antonio Fava’s method: a continuous translation
Continuous translation of Commedia dell’Arte involves a dual process of performance practice and an understanding of the genre’s history.