Theatre No Theatre

Theatre No Theatre Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Theatre No Theatre supports theatre creations and pedagogy directly related to the unparalleled performing arts research of Thomas Richards, apprentice of Jerzy Grotowski and Artistic Director of the Workcenter of Jerzy Grotowski and Thomas Richards.

From July 6th to July 31st, TNT will host the fourth edition of our Summer Intensive workshop, “Threads of Creation,” at...
03/05/2026

From July 6th to July 31st, TNT will host the fourth edition of our Summer Intensive workshop, “Threads of Creation,” at our home base in Vallicelle, Pontedera (Italy).
Artists from around the world will come together to explore work on songs of tradition, while developing their acting craft and actively exploring their impulses towards creation.
Many returning artists will also be joining us, bringing evolved work from previous editions.
Spots are almost full, so if interested please hurry up and apply!
Here’s the link to our website to sign up:
https://www.theatrenotheatre.com/

03/05/2026

A fragment from an interview with Thomas Richards, recorded during the all new Thomas Richards/Theatre No Theatre: Actor Craft and Creation Program in Wuzhen, China.
In this excerpt, Richards introduces the function of the work on ancient song within TNT’s practice—not pop songs, not Opera songs, but songs that are “tools:” a means to move behind the “mask” to explore—through a work on voice, impulse and action—hidden resources within the performer.
For more information about the work feel free to visit out website
https://www.theatrenotheatre.com/

19/04/2026

Theatre No Theatre and the Wuzhen Co. have just launched a major new initative: Thomas Richards / Theatre No Theatre Actor Craft & and Creation Program in Wuzhen, China. 2026 is the first year of our program which has two Spring Sessions and one Fall Session. For more information: https://www.theatrenotheatre.com/

From February 23rd to March 6th, 2026, Theatre No Theatre hosted a residency for seven artists from Italy, Ukraine, and ...
24/03/2026

From February 23rd to March 6th, 2026, Theatre No Theatre hosted a residency for seven artists from Italy, Ukraine, and the U.S.A in Buti (Italy). The residency focused on the development of new artistic creations and work on songs of tradition. Before, some of the artists had taken part in the TNT Masterclass in Milan, and after, in Percorsi Nomadi III in Torino.

Domenica 15 marzo 2026 ore 16.00, al Teatro San Pietro in Vincoli, Torino, in occasione di Percorsi Nomadi III, Theatre ...
08/03/2026

Domenica 15 marzo 2026 ore 16.00, al Teatro San Pietro in Vincoli, Torino, in occasione di Percorsi Nomadi III, Theatre No Theatre presenterà:

The Inanna Project
con: Hyun Ju Baek, Ettore Brocca, Kei Franklin, Alejandro Linares, Jessica Losilla-Hébrail, Fabio Pagano and Thomas Richards
Traduzione dal vivo: Federica Violini
Diretto da: Thomas Richards
Assistente alla regia: Jessica Losilla-Hébrail

Ingresso a pagamento, prenotazione consigliata scrivendo a
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– 15 € intero
– 10 € under 30, operatori teatrali, allievi L.U.P.A.
– 8 € studenti UniTo
– 24 € carnet 3 spettacoli di Percorsi Nomadi

From February 2–13, 2026, Theatre No Theatre, under the guidance of Thomas Richards, led the Winter Masterclassin Milan,...
07/03/2026

From February 2–13, 2026, Theatre No Theatre, under the guidance of Thomas Richards, led the Winter Masterclassin Milan, Italy.

Over these days, actors from several continents came together—exploring theatre craft and the creative process through daily practice, work on individual acting proposals, and ancient song.

A time of pedagogy, research, and discovery.

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ANNOUNCEMENT — APPLICATIONS OPENThe CULTURE WUZHEN CO., LTD. has launched a major new initiative: The Thomas Richards / ...
13/02/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT — APPLICATIONS OPEN

The CULTURE WUZHEN CO., LTD. has launched a major new initiative:

The Thomas Richards / Theatre No Theatre Actor Craft & Creation Program in Wuzhen, China!

A high-level, long-term Program dedicated to rigorous actor training, creation, and the development of new works.

Led by Thomas Richards and the full Theatre No Theatre (TNT) Team, this program invites actors, directors, singers, writers, and committed theatre practitioners to immerse themselves in the development of their craft and in the process of creating original material.

📅 2026 Program Dates
Spring Term
• Session 1: April 13 – May 3 (3 weeks)
• Session 2: April 26 – May 17 (3 weeks)
Applicants choose one session. The two groups overlap and share one joint week.
Autumn Term (Advanced)
September 28 – October 11 (2 weeks)
15 participants selected from the Spring Term return to continue the pedagogic and creative process.
🌟 Through song, action, composition, and creation, participants enter an intensive environment dedicated to sustained artistic growth.

👥 Applications are now open.
All ages may apply.

👉 For More Information & How to Apply

TheInannaProject

Across Asia — Year II wraps up in Taipei ✨Two weeks of diving into creative work and singing sessions.Our thanks to ever...
23/01/2026

Across Asia — Year II wraps up in Taipei ✨

Two weeks of diving into creative work and singing sessions.
Our thanks to everyone who brought such curiosity and focus into the room — and to our partner Van Body Theatre for organizing so beautifully!

This is our final IG post for activities in 2025! See: https://www.theatrenotheatre.com/past-events

Looking forward to 2026!

Photos 2026©️Theatre No Theatre. All rights reserved.

A Golden Cage — Rehearsal and PreviewWe took a new step in Guangzhou! Congratulations to everyone involved. It was a cre...
17/01/2026

A Golden Cage — Rehearsal and Preview

We took a new step in Guangzhou! Congratulations to everyone involved. It was a creative meeting point of precision and vulnerability. Working on this solo is a long-term process that asks for rigor, patience, and courage from the writer/performer, Gabby So. I’m grateful to be sharing this process with an artist who dives into the work seriously and without shortcuts, and with an audience that traveled from across the mainland to meet the piece with attention and generosity.

Deep thanks to Jessica for her clarity and steadiness in the room, to Kei for her helpful engagement in rehearsals, and to Ettore and Hyun Ju for the support they each brought, which together made the work possible. Special gratitude to Yolanda, whose commitment and care helped hold the entire process together.

This is a new step in the life of A Golden Cage.
We look forward to the continuation!

— Thomas Richards

TNT Workshop in Hangzhou (China) — Across-Asia 2025From December 3rd to 7th, 2025, a five-day workshop led by Thomas Ric...
07/01/2026

TNT Workshop in Hangzhou (China) — Across-Asia 2025

From December 3rd to 7th, 2025, a five-day workshop led by Thomas Richards and Theatre No Theatre took place in Hangzhou (China), hosted by Aftersunset Company, as part of the second year of TNT’s Across-Asia Project. Our warm thanks to all participants for their dedication and creativity!

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