Foppish Theatre Company

25/10/2024

As it’s let’s take a look back at our production of ‘In Praise of Folly’

Adapted by Andrew Buzzeo and Dewi Johnson, ‘In Praise of Folly’ was a retelling of Mozart’s controversial opera ‘Cosi Fan Tutte’. The production played to audiences at the platform theatre studio London before transferring to the crescent theatre Birmingham in 2018.

23/07/2024

Our Artistic Director Dewi Johnson sat down with 'The Amateur of Life and Death Podcast' to talk about his work, the 18th Century and Foppish Theatre.

Listen to his interview here: https://podcast.crescent-theatre.co.uk/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0vrNbFPzE4EDtUCqaeC8U9UapAmy_M_6OVsjwRS1sKEH1HpCdEME9M81M_aem_6ty9yBpfzLUxpTrBi3gSdg

23/07/2024

Lets take a look back at these gorgeous costumes designed and made by designer Malgorzata Dyjak for our 2019 production of 'The Fop Reformed'.

Rosimond - Played by Andrew Buzzeo

Costume Design by Malgorzata Dyjak
Photo captured by Sorrel Price Photography

27/03/2024

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21/03/2023

Happy world poetry day!

Why not treat yourself to our collection of 18th Century poetry recorded during lockdown.

we want to look back and thank all the artists that took part in our Poems Project.

You can listen to the entire collection on youtube here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIkKGC3jbTlV5-Ma-bJfQxYfRQHbyBgnL

16/01/2023

Here’s to another Monday.

01/11/2022

Who did you go as this Halloween?

Was it A trusted Servant?
A lover disguised as a French Revolutionary?
A cunning Chevalier?
A widowed Countess?

Photography by Sorrel Price Photography

28/10/2022

We can hardly believe that its been a whole year since we were at ,workshopping a new play commissioned by our Artistic Director Dewi Johnson and written by Anthony Clark.

Take a look inside the rehearsal room of this R&D, generously supported by Arts Council England and Mentoring by

25/05/2022

We are delighted to be featured in 'Successful Auditions' by Annie Tyson!

Auditions remain a constant requirement in an actor’s life, whether beginner or seasoned professional, and the attendant nerves and pressure to succeed in an intensely competitive industry is something that all actors need to learn to negotiate. This guide is aimed at those wishing to undertake in-depth training to develop the physical, vocal, imaginative and emotional skills necessary for a varied career in stage or screen. Offering practical advice, it takes readers through the audition process to the moment of acceptance at a drama school.

It also features practical and honest insights from casting directors, industry professionals and recent graduates (Including our Artistic Director Dewi Johnson and members of the Foppish Theatre Company.

Copies can be ordered at: https://www.crowood.com/collections/new-releases/products/successful-auditions-by-annie-tyson?fbclid=IwAR0UvGVlifs2nVzvbrYzRT0ERwrFHeO1jN7LEipD2s95RAXR-b1SWEK2DFM

11/03/2022

We want to wish everyone a very happy International Women's day 2022

Strong women are at the heart of all our plays, and we hope you will join us in celebrating how amazing they are.

To find out more about the amazing work IWD do and find out how you can get involved, visit:

www.internationalwomensday.com

25/12/2021

From everyone here at Foppish, we want to wish you Merry Christmas.

01/12/2021

As it’s the 1st of December it’s time to start our countdown to Christmas!

Each day this month we will be sharing a picture from past productions, rehearsal photos or behind the scenes shots over on our instagram!

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