       
Performer's Physicality:
Meyerhold's Biomechanics and M.Chekhov's Psychological Gesture
intensive workshop under the direction of
Sergey Ostrenko (Russia)
February 16 - 17, 2008
at the UK's premier centre for dance - The Place
London
 
PROGRAMME
The workshop programme is focused on practical exploration of performer’s psycho-physical instrument in the teachings of the Russian outstanding theatrical innovators - Vsevolod Meyerhold and Michael Chekhov. Their passion to creating bold, imaginative and expressive theatre and unique understanding of performer’s nature inspire contemporary theatre makers all over the world.
The workshop is open to actors of dramatic, physical, musical and dance theatres, dancers, choreographers, directors and teachers interested to explore the principles of Biomechanics and the Psychological Gesture, to gain a deeper understanding of psycho-physical approach in contemporary performer’s training and its application in practical work - rehearsal process, performance and teaching.
PARTICIPANTS
Albin Balint
Alexander Nieuwenhuis
Ana Moreira da Silva
Audrey Jenkinson
Catherine Church
Chris Anstey
Christian Patracchini
Craig Pinder
Daniel Somerville
Darren Bolton
Emily Bignell
Fergus Rougier
Hannah Good
Jon Davison
Kene Igweonu
Lara Ritosa Roberts
Louise Ann Wilson
Myriam Ojeda-Patiño
Natalia Kharina
Rod Dixon
Tessa Buddle
Tom Cornford
Tracy Collier
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