Simon Lyshon

Theatre Maker Theatre Director Deviser Performer

Simon (He/Him) is a theatre maker and dramaturg with a background in devised work. His creative method combines the bold conceptual thinking of European and International visual theatre with the rigour of the UK's reputation for text. Simon has experience working in puppetry and immersive theatre. He's particularly keen to explore creating works in real-world settings and has been creating short, bespoke pieces, created for individuals after training with Odyssey Works. Simon's theatre heros include SHUNT, Robert Le Page, Peeping Tom, Nonchalance and Complicité.

Credits

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, I Want My Hat Back, Little Angel Theatre
DIRECTOR, Keep Watching, New Diorama Theatre
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, Elephant, Jackson's Lane/National Centre for Circus Arts
REHEARSAL ACTOR, The Forbidden Zone, Katie Mitchell
CO-DIRECTOR, RUN, New Diorama Theatre, Pleasance Edinburgh
CO-DIRECTOR, Missing, Coventry Belgrade, Vaults, New Diorama,

Training

Simon trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. After graduating he co-founded award winning theatre company Engineer Theatre Collective and has deepened his understanding of theatre making through practical experience with artists including Punchdrunk, Complicite, John Wright, Ivo Van Hove, Tim Etchells, Sue Buckmaster, Simon Stone and Odyssey Works.

Location

London

Experience

5-10 years

Art forms / Disciplines

  • Multi-disciplinary / cross art form
  • Theatre / Live perfomance

What I do

  • Devising
  • Directing
  • Dramaturgy
  • Facilitating
  • Performing
  • Puppetry
  • Site Responsive/Immersive
  • Teaching / Coaching
  • Theatre making
  • Verbatim theatre
  • Working with young people
  • Workshopping & Development

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