Bettina Paris

Director

My name is Bettina Paris. I am an actor, director and theatremaker recently graduated from Arts Educational Schools. I became involved in the arts from a very young age, and have gained experience in a variety of skills across the industry spectrum. My actor training background, makes up a large part of my practice as a director. I try to tailor my directorial approach to the needs of the cast as individuals, whilst also encouraging them to reach their full potential. I believe in exploration, play and a holistic approach and as such, tend to consider all five senses when approaching the work I take on, hence why a lot of the work I do incorporates physical and aural storytelling. I am also a co-founder of Abeille Theatre. My preferred pronoun is she, I'm originally from Malta and I love cooking (and eating!)

Credits

SHADOW DIRECTOR, The Importance of Being... Earnest? (Say It Again... Sorry?), The Pleasance, London, One night only, 2019
DIRECTOR, Ninu (A co-production with Spazju Kreattiv in collaboration with ŻiguŻajg International Arts Festival, supported by Arts Council Malta – Malta Arts Fund), Spazju Kreattiv, Malta, One weekend, 2019
DIRECTOR, Mikħal, Fort St Angelo, Malta, One weekend, 2016*
*This production went on to win several top awards at the Malta International Theatre Festival, including Best Director, Best Overall Production and Best Local Production.

For other credits relating to acting work etc. please refer to CV attached.

Training

MA in Acting at Arts Educational Schools, London
3 Month Internship with Chickenshed Theatre
Formed part of the Malta National Youth Theatre for 4 years
Formed part of the Maltese TIE Representative Group at The Gap Arts Project/Conference which took place over 2 years, Budapest, Birmingham, Malta
Bachelor’s Degree in Communcation Studies & English at the University of Malta

Physical Theatre & Ensemble Work, Frantic Assembly London
5 Rhythms, Gail Sixsmith, London
Shakespeare Text, Philip Bird, London
Devising, Gavin Fowler, London
Clowning, Jamie Wood, London
Roleplay, Syrus Lowe, London
Physical Theatre, Fionn Cox-Davies/Gecko Theatre, London
Verbatim, Alecky Blythe, London
Children’s Theatre, Toihaus, Malta
Visual Storytelling, Carrie Fransmann, Malta
Physical Storytelling & Ensemble Theatre, Les Enfants Terribles
Various, The Tin Forest Festival, Glasgow
Various, The National Theatre of Scotland, Malta & Glasgow

Location

London

Experience

2-5 years

What I do

  • Devising
  • Languages
  • Movement Direction
  • Music - Singing
  • Physical Theatre / Mime
  • Puppetry
  • Set Design
  • Teaching / Coaching
  • Verbatim theatre
  • Working with disabled non-professional adults / children
  • Working with learning disabled adults / children
  • Working with young people
  • Working with young people with special educational needs
  • Writing

Additional Languages

Maltese. I also have a basic understanding of Italian & French.

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