Belinda Chapman

Movement Director Theatre Maker Movement specialist Choreographer

I am a movement director & theatre maker. I trained at English National Ballet School, London Sch of Puppetry & studied voice and Physical Theatre with Frantic Assembly, Guy Dartnel and Philip Gaulier. I have worked professionally in dance theatre and cross art disciplines and been a core member of Matthew Bournes New Adventures as part of the devising team and performing leading roles in West End and international Theatres. I have worked with a varied groups of society from professional actors to outreach work with older people and socially excluded groups. I love building physical confidence, creativity and community with all who I work with. I studied anatomy & physiology, Yoga, Massage and Art Therapy and Fine Art and have a deep understanding of the body, its physical structure and the nervous system. I combines her skills to work holistically bringing a sense of ease, flow, grounding and sense of humour! I enjoy cycling, Running, wild swimming, singing, writting, sculpture and Art and meditation.

Credits

Movement Director, Jekyll & Hyde, National Theatre nationwide 10 week tour
Movement Director, Fairytale Revolution, Theatre 503’s Christmas Production
Director and Movement, over 50’s company at Dance in the Meadows New Adventures
Movement Director, Wolfie Theatre 503’s production ( Best Play for the for the 2020 Writers Guild Awards)
Movement Director, National Youth Theatre’s production at The Garrick Theatre
Movement Director, The Cause, Dreadnaught's UK touring production
Movement Director, Girl With The Iron Claws,Wrong Crowd Dartington.
Choreographer, London Sch of Puppetry, summer residency - Poet Lavel, France.
Movement director, Monkey! Puppet Craft - UK tour.
Director for Our Space, War Torn, Theatre Royal Plymouth
Director, Night Time Whisperers, Wandsworth Arts Festival London & Corn Exchange
Director and Choreographer, Pandora’s Box, Young Directors Programme /Company Of Angels.
Choreographed & performed the role of 'Sheila' for New Adventures performed at The National Theatre, UK and world tour.




Training

English National Ballet school - Classical training
London Sch of Puppetry - shadow and hand puppets
Frantic Assembly - physical theatre workshops
Guy Dartnel - Voice and physical theatre
Philip Gaulier- Physical Theatre
Angela de Castro - Clowning
Mike Barnfather - Clowning

Location

London

Experience

10+ years

Art forms / Disciplines

  • Dance
  • Multi-disciplinary / cross art form
  • Theatre / Live perfomance
  • Visual arts

What I do

  • Choreography
  • Devising
  • Directing
  • Movement Direction
  • Performing
  • Physical Theatre / Mime
  • Puppetry
  • Teaching / Coaching
  • Theatre making
  • Working with young people
  • Working within a Community / with community participants
  • Workshopping & Development

Additional Languages

No

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