Ben Fridd

Experimental Passionate Director deviser/collaborator Performer

I am a Director, performer, practitioner, and theatre maker from the little bump on the east side of England otherwise known as Norwich/the small part that looks like a bum.

I am interested in creating work that challenges the minds of the audience and the body of the performer, pushing the body to its limits to create visually impactful theatre. Recreating links between the mind and body throughout the collective ensemble, not just an individual.

I believe in a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative and passionate. creating atmospheres that are respectful, progressive and productive.

Credits

Director/performer/Deviser, Fallen Far From The Tree, The Rose Theatre, 1 show, 2023.

Performer/Devisor (Father/ensemble), The Replacement, The Rose Theatre, 1 week, 2023.

Performer/Deviser (Ticket Officer/Ensemble), I Forgot How Far I Filled This Cup Kantor Season, The Barn Theatre, 1 Week, 2023.

Performer/Deviser, Bum Bum Soiree, Jamu/CO.LABS Theatre, 2 weeks, 2022.

Performer (Billy), Five Kinds of Silence, Rose Bruford Studio Theatre, 1 week, 2021.

Performer/Deviser, Collection of Joan Brossa Plays, Rose Bruford Studio Theatre, 2 shows, 2021.

Performer/Deviser, Road Safety TIE show, Across 16 different secondary schools, 4 weeks, 2018.

Ensemble/Performer (Herculine Barbin), A mouthful Of Birds, Platform Theatre, 1 week, 2018.

Performer (Meshak), Coram Boy, Platform Theatre, 1 week, 2018.

Performer (Lorry/Jerry), A Tale of Two Cities, Platform Theatre, 1 week, 2018.

Training

BA (Hons) European Theatre Arts -
Rose Bruford College (2020-2023) European Theatre Arts

Erasmus exchange (January 2022 – June 2022) -
Janáček Academy of Music and Performing Arts

Location

London

Experience

2-5 years

Art forms / Disciplines

  • Film - short
  • Gaming and interactivity
  • Live art
  • Theatre / Live perfomance

What I do

  • Devising
  • Directing
  • Dramaturgy
  • Facilitating
  • Movement Direction
  • Outdoor performance
  • Performing
  • Physical Theatre / Mime
  • Producing
  • Street Theatre
  • Theatre making
  • Verbatim theatre
  • Working with young people
  • Working with young people with special educational needs
  • Workshopping & Development

Additional Languages

Learning Danish

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