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on stage
so... you knew?
so... you knew?
so... you knew?
written & performed by: me
direction by: Maria Cristina Petitti
My original cinematic solo performance that landed in Italy and the UK since 2020.
Teatro dell'Affratellamento (Firenze)
Parco dell'Anconella (Gavinana)
Piazza Fellini (Pontassieve)
Teatro dei Risorti (Siena)
Barons Court Theatre (London)
Brighton Dome (Brighton)
Mother soil
so... you knew?
so... you knew?
by Two Flats Theatre
direction by: Line Guld Hedegaard
script by: Monika Matošević, Ronja Ritter
music by: Fe Ryder, Laura Stefan
Mother Soil is a piece of political theatre inspired by the concept and narratives of different wars throughout time. Stripped down to its core principles it serves as a metaphor for the greater picture similarly to Lessing’s “Parable of the Ring”. Using Brechtian themes and traditional storytelling, it lures the audiences into the story, making us question our own humanity.
topeng masks
so... you knew?
topeng masks
traditional Topeng masks performance
direction by: MJ Coldiron
part of: Potpourri Festival (Turin, Italy)
Philip Radice from Atelier Teatro Fisico has hosted us to perform in Italian and English this improvised piece by the old tradition of Topeng, very popular in the kingdoms of East Java over a thousand years ago.
An art form that reminded me of Commedia dell'Arte, the show scrapped the surface of political incorrectness, but never crossing the line... we would never!
The wedding
i don't take requests
topeng masks
written by: Elias Canetti
direction by: Gianluca Barbadori
Marriage: a social dimension in which all people have ties of excessive attraction or repulsion and express them continuously, behind their backs or in the face.
A play on the paucity of human relations by the Nobel prize winner Elias Canetti.
The part was an emergency cover that I filled with just over a week notice.
The show was rehearsed using Grotowsky methods and brilliantly performed by the BA World Performance class 2020.
i don't take requests
i don't take requests
i don't take requests
written & performed by: me
At the Amersham Arms, in the far 2019, I threw myself into stand-up comedy.
The funniest part: bringing my electric piano across Lodnon on the tube.
The comedy show was a 15 minutes piece that made use of live music played by me, along with other styles, like mime and clowning.
Depsite having lots of fun, the format of stand-up doesn't feel as good as just being humourus on stage.
east15
The Deep
A dream play
The Deep
directed by: Rich Rusk
The Deep explored the imaginary world of a girl, who, as she was growing up, was not given the freedom to keep dreaming.
Devised by the company, The Deep was a piece of theatre genius, that keeps inspiring me. With the use of coreography, heavy sound scape, stage lights and a very agile physical company, each scene came to life surprising the audience and keeping them at the edge of their seats.
Perdono
A dream play
The Deep
directed by: Simon Hunt
PERDONO was a 11 minutes scratch piece that would then develop into the hour long solo performance "So... You Knew?", entirely devised by myself.
Developed in 2018, the piece explored the choice that a scientist had been given, once offered a well-paid job in the fossil fuel company he was working for, opposed to his own morals.
A dream play
A dream play
A dream play
directed by:Irina Brown
The company was led by Brown into making a physical theatre rendition of A Dream Play by Strindberg.
In the show I played several characters, the Quarantine Master being the highlight.
Performed on stilts, with fire tricks and a heavy-sweaty hazmat suit, the layers required to perform the character was one of the biggest challenges to date.
shooting star entertainment
mother goose
Vic the vegetarian vampire
Vic the vegetarian vampire
tech & understudy
2019
Vic the vegetarian vampire
Vic the vegetarian vampire
Vic the vegetarian vampire
playing Vic the Vampire
& tour manager
2022
Dick whittington
Vic the vegetarian vampire
Dick whittington
tech & understudy
& assistant tour manager
2022
Cinderella
Vic the vegetarian vampire
Dick whittington
playing ugly step-sister
& tour manager
2024
creative producer
City Through Their Eyes is a free platform on the Bloomberg Connects app that tells the story of hundreads of artists on Little Amal's route to safety. The free digital audio guides have been produced exclusively by the artists under my own creative guide.
Sarah Loader and Amir Nizar Zuabi commissioned and overlooked the project; the app was powered by Bloomberg Philanthropies.
The app, that you can download here, highlights the voices of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers from across the world.
Picture credit: Tristan Sadones
movement director
VERS - a double bill - Being the Movement Director for VERS at the Hen & Chickens Theatre was an exhilarating and formative experience. This production, comprising two one-act plays by F.L.J. Burge—The Dinner Scene and Poofs with Guns—offered a rich canvas for my debut in an official movement direction role. Though I had extensive training as a collaborative deviser, stepping into this position allowed me to explore and apply my techniques in new and challenging ways.
Working with a female-led company predominantly composed of LGBTQ+ creatives was both empowering and creatively stimulating. The inclusive environment fostered open collaboration, encouraging each team member to contribute authentically. This collective spirit was instrumental in shaping the physical storytelling elements of the show.
In Poofs with Guns, the use of Polari—a coded language historically used by gay men—added a unique layer to the performance. Integrating this with physical comedy and mime required a nuanced approach to movement, ensuring that the choreography complemented the linguistic elements and enhanced the narrative. The result was a dynamic and engaging portrayal that resonated with audiences and critics alike.
Critics praised the production for its energetic performances and effective use of movement The Reviews Hub (★★★★) (highlighted the "heightened staging choices" and the "enjoyable movement sequence" that opened Poofs with Guns, noting how these elements effectively dramatized the experience of the crime narrative. West End Best Friend (★★★★★) commended the cast and creative team for their "masterclass in physical comedy and prop-work," emphasizing the role of movement in bringing the stories to life.
This experience not only affirmed my passion for movement direction but also underscored the importance of collaborative storytelling in theatre. I'm grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a production that celebrated diversity, creativity, and the power of physical expression.
video projects
Over lockdown I have experimented with shooting videos with stories or ideas thought about on the spot, an improvised shooting session, if you want;
Ancora and How To Get On Stilts On Your Own were filmed in a few hours with no preparation.
I also collaborated with Project48 on a short film that also had time pressure as a main feature, the movie was shot and edited in under 48 hours.
Walk with Little Amal
puppeteer and stilt walker
My professional journey began in 2020 with the second R&D workshop for Little Amal, created by Handspring Puppet Company and Good Chance Theatre. I later became one of the eight international puppeteers touring with The Walk with Little Amal (2021–24), performing in events across 18 countries, including Glastonbury, Roundhouse, the NT, COP26, Adelaide Festival and many many others