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Will Boutet I am a 27 year old french-american actor, director and playwright. I first started acting in Paris, in numerous adaptations of anglo-saxon musicals such as West Side Story or Hair. I studied acting at the Cours Florent, an acting school based in Paris, where I starred in adaptations of plays such as Les Enivrés (The Drunks) by Viripaev or Les Bas Fonds (The Lower Depths) by Gorki. After having completed both a parisian tour of The Dreamer, my first written and directed play, and my first acting experience at the Avignon Theater Festival in July 2023, in an adaptation of Antigonick by Anne Carson, I am now currently part of numerous european theater companies, including The Théâtre en Anglais, in which I play the parts of Hyde in Dr. Jekyll & Mr.Hyde, and of both Merlin and Lancelot in King Arthur : The Quest For The Grail, both plays directed by Lucille O'Flanagan. Represented by Talented In Paris, a talent agency based in France, as well as founding creator of the young theater company La Compagnie Sereno

Auguste Voulton Hello! My name is Auguste. I am a half-French, half-English actor based in London and Paris. My interests lie in new, coming of age productions of any sorts that are experimental and novel in their approach and their subject. Passion, professionalism and respect are the name of the game! https://www.mandy.com/uk/a/auguste-voulton

Eléonore Lamothe Éléonore Lamothe is known for the films 'The Expatriate '(2012), '1987'(2014) and 'Le gentleman' (2009).

Jean-Baptiste Lamour Uun comédien, musicien-chanteur français. Il commence le métier d'acteur au lycée, en 2017 en décrochant de petits rôles à la télévision rançaise (« On va s'aimer, un peu, beaucoup S2 » sur France 2, « Il est Elle » sur TF1, « Service Volé » etc...). Il réussit ensuite le concours de Science Po en 2018 mais quitte l'école 6 mois après y tre entré. Il rejoint ensuite, sur audition, la formation de l'acteur de l'Académie des Arts Dramatiques de Chantilly, dont il sort diplômé 2 ans plus tard. L'AADC est une formation pluridisciplinaire qui lui permet notamment de s'essayer à d'autres disciplines comme la danse, l'écriture ou encore l'escrime artistique. En 2021 il prend , avec la compagnie Les Lampistes, le rôle de Cléonte dans le « Bourgeois Gentilhomme » de Molière qui a été joué en 2022 à Avignon et en tournée par la suite. Toujours avec cette même compagnie, en 2023-2024, il incarne Gennaro le personnage de la pièce de Victor Hugo : « Lucrèce Borgia ».

Kirby Brown Kirby is a multidisciplinary performance artist and theatre educator. She received her BA in Theatre Arts from California State University Long Beach in 2009 and made Paris her home in 2012. She has performed musical theater throughout California and in Chicago and worked as a cabaret performer in Paris for 10+ years. Favorite theatre roles include Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Elaine in Arsenic and Old Lace and Sylvia in Sylvia.

Angeline HENNEGUELLE : Chorégraphe Angeline a commencé la danse à l’âge de 7ans. A 18 ans, elle intègre l’Ecole Supérieure du Spectacle puis l’Institut de Formation Professionnelle Rick Odums dont elle ressort diplômée d’Etat en danse jazz en 2007. Elle y a pratiqué la danse classique, la danse jazz, la danse moderne, la danse contemporaine...et a été formée parallèlement au chant et au théâtre. Nourrie par cette formation riche et par de très diverses expériences professionnelles en tant que danseuse (chanteuse et comédienne), Angeline chorégraphie pour des concerts (Philipe Katerine), des pièces de théâtre (« Comme il vous plaira », m.e.s. Aurélie Toucas), des films (« Ogre », réal. Arnaud Malherbe), des clips (Philippe Katerine, JeanFrançoiZe) et des comédies musicales dans le cadre des ateliers du sudden - les cours Raymond Acquaviva. L’un des objectifs qu’elle affectionne particulièrement dans sa pratique est de faire danser les «non-danseurs » car chaque corps peut donner vie à une chorégraphie. Son énergie, sa patience et sa rigueur lui permettent de transmettre le plaisir du mouvement tant à ses élèves qu’aux artistes qu’elle rencontre.

Mathieu BECQUERELLE : Musical Director : KING ARTHUR WWW.nawak.com https://www.facebook.com/mathieubecquerelleofficiel/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUstNngW465qSI1eUxv24ig

Meledeen Yacoubi

Yoann Menseau

Mundey Young Mundey brings a rich tapestry of cultural nuance to her roles. With an impressive array of roles across film, television, and theatre, Mundey has proven her versatility. In 2023, she shined as Aunt Glow in the theatrical production "Wild With Happy" at the Torrance Theatre, directed by Daniel Scipio. Her training includes intensive courses at the PM Acting Studio in Paris, Cours Florent in Bordeaux, and the Actor's Studio of Orange County, where she honed her skills in scene and film techniques. Mundey's background also includes a strong foundation in improvisation and vocal technique from Groundlings. Mundey's unique blend of life experiences, including her service in the United States Air Force and her work as a life coach, enrich her portrayals, bringing depth and realism to each character she embodies. Offstage, Mundey is active in radio and podcasting, where she continues to engage with diverse audiences. Mundey is thrilled to be asked to play the iconic roles of Rosa Parks and Winnie Mandela on tour in 2024-2025 in Tired of Giving In - The Rosa Parks Story and the new version of Théâtre en Anglais’ most successful play Prisoner 46664: Nelson Mandela.

Marc Seri

Chengetai Née et grandie au Zimbabwe (ex-Rhodésie), Chengetai a commencé sa carrière artistique comme modèle et chanteuse en Afrique du Sud. Après avoir accompagné de nombreux artistes sud-africains dans leurs tournées européennes et américaines, elle est venue s'installer à Paris en 2008 à l'invitation de sa maison de disques. En 2009, elle y reçoit le Trophée Charles Trénet pour son premier album "Zimblue", et multiplie les collaborations avec de nombreux musiciens et beat-makers, tant sur scène que sur disques. En 2017, elle fait ses débuts au théâtre avec "Prisoner 46664", une production inédite de la Compagnie "Théâtre en Anglais" consacrée à son héros, Nelson Mandela. Parallèlement, elle tourne son propre tour de chant dédié aux grandes voix du jazz sud-africain et intitulé “The Rainbow Music-Show” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNWixhjNTGY en hommage à la nation Arc-en-Ciel.

Prescilla AVOME

Rachel Summers is a versatile actor with a diverse range of theatre, television, and film credits. A Master’s graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama,she has built a dynamic career in both classical and contemporary roles. Rachels West End credits include performing in Bleak Expectations at the Criterion Theatre, where she played Poppy Bin and Ripely Fecund. She also starred as Desiree in the critically acclaimed, five-star, Olivier Award-nominated stage adaptation of the much-loved BBC comedy Upstart Crow at the Gielgud Theatre. Most recently, Rachel appeared as Mollie Ralston in the world-renowned production of The Mousetrap, which is the longest-running show in the world, now celebrating an incredible 72 years at the St. Martin’s Theatre. Her theatre credits outside the West End include Amethyst Crapp in Petula at National Theatre Wales, Lise in The Boss Of It All at the Soho Theatre, and Mother and Coco in Conundrum at the Arcola Theatre. She has also been seen as Celia in As You Like It and Constance Neville in She Stoops To Conquer with the Guildford Shakespeare Company, Novice in Trade with New Perspectives Theatre, Madam Irina in This Island’s Mine at the King’s Head Theatre, and Melanie in Dare To Dare at The Space Theatre. Rachel appeared in the musical A Playboy of The West Indies at the Birmingham Rep, and her one-woman show Femi in The Sun, The Moon and The Stars at the Yard Theatre further showcases her talent with a compelling solo performance. On screen, Rachel appeared as Katherine Cousens in the HBO series The Nevers, and in film, she played the role of Keisha in Calloused Hands, which won Best Feature Film at the British Urban Film Festival.

ALEXANDRE LIEBE Born in Germany from a German father and a French mother, Alexandre lived his childhood in both countries. After 12 years working as a grain broker and at the very same time playing theater in Bourges at the Compagnie Maleluka, he decides to make a living from his passion : acting. Freshly graduated from a 3 year long double training in Cinema and Theater at Cours Florent, he joins our adventure ! Né en Allemagne d’un père allemand et d’une mère française, Alexandre a vécu son enfance dans les deux pays. Après avoir travaillé 12 ans en tant que courtier en grains et en parallèle avoir fait du théâtre dans la Compagnie Maleluka à Bourges, il décide de se reconvertir pour vivre de sa passion : comédien. Tout récemment diplômé d’une double formation de 3 ans Cinéma et Théâtre au Cours Florent, il se joint à notre aventure.

Born in New Zealand, Stephen came to France in 1989 to study at L’Ecole de Mime Corporelle Dramatique (dedicated to the technique of Etienne Decroux). After three years of training in the physical sphere of theatre, he continued his studies for two years with Jean Laurent Cochet working on the French classical repertoire. Stephen gives theatre workshops in bi-lingual French International Schools, does voice-overs for documentaries, and has worked with various film directors (for example, Luc Besson and his film ‘Arthur et La Guerre des Deux Mondes). He has also worked on four other productions by Theatre en Anglais; The Dumb Waiter by Harold Pinter, Romeo and Juliette by Shakespeare, plus the adaptations of Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson and Dracula by Bram Stokes. Working with Lucille O'Flanagan in 'Prisoner 46664' will be another dynamic opportunity to be on stage exploring new characters and to have the pleasure of playing in theatres all over France.

Mundey Young Mundey brings a rich tapestry of cultural nuance to her roles. With an impressive array of roles across film, television, and theatre, Mundey has proven her versatility. In 2023, she shined as Aunt Glow in the theatrical production "Wild With Happy" at the Torrance Theatre, directed by Daniel Scipio. Her training includes intensive courses at the PM Acting Studio in Paris, Cours Florent in Bordeaux, and the Actor's Studio of Orange County, where she honed her skills in scene and film techniques. Mundey's background also includes a strong foundation in improvisation and vocal technique from Groundlings. Mundey's unique blend of life experiences, including her service in the United States Air Force and her work as a life coach, enrich her portrayals, bringing depth and realism to each character she embodies. Offstage, Mundey is active in radio and podcasting, where she continues to engage with diverse audiences. Mundey is thrilled to be asked to play the iconic roles of Rosa Parks and Winnie Mandela on tour in 2024-2025 in Tired of Giving In - The Rosa Parks Story and the new version of Théâtre en Anglais’ most successful play Prisoner 46664: Nelson Mandela.

Rachel Summers is a versatile actor with a diverse range of theatre, television, and film credits. A Master’s graduate of the Royal Central School of Speech & Drama,she has built a dynamic career in both classical and contemporary roles. Rachels West End credits include performing in Bleak Expectations at the Criterion Theatre, where she played Poppy Bin and Ripely Fecund. She also starred as Desiree in the critically acclaimed, five-star, Olivier Award-nominated stage adaptation of the much-loved BBC comedy Upstart Crow at the Gielgud Theatre. Most recently, Rachel appeared as Mollie Ralston in the world-renowned production of The Mousetrap, which is the longest-running show in the world, now celebrating an incredible 72 years at the St. Martin’s Theatre. Her theatre credits outside the West End include Amethyst Crapp in Petula at National Theatre Wales, Lise in The Boss Of It All at the Soho Theatre, and Mother and Coco in Conundrum at the Arcola Theatre. She has also been seen as Celia in As You Like It and Constance Neville in She Stoops To Conquer with the Guildford Shakespeare Company, Novice in Trade with New Perspectives Theatre, Madam Irina in This Island’s Mine at the King’s Head Theatre, and Melanie in Dare To Dare at The Space Theatre. Rachel appeared in the musical A Playboy of The West Indies at the Birmingham Rep, and her one-woman show Femi in The Sun, The Moon and The Stars at the Yard Theatre further showcases her talent with a compelling solo performance. On screen, Rachel appeared as Katherine Cousens in the HBO series The Nevers, and in film, she played the role of Keisha in Calloused Hands, which won Best Feature Film at the British Urban Film Festival.

Prescilla AVOME

Meledeen Yacoubi

Yoann Menseau

Marc Seri

Chengetai Née et grandie au Zimbabwe (ex-Rhodésie), Chengetai a commencé sa carrière artistique comme modèle et chanteuse en Afrique du Sud. Après avoir accompagné de nombreux artistes sud-africains dans leurs tournées européennes et américaines, elle est venue s'installer à Paris en 2008 à l'invitation de sa maison de disques. En 2009, elle y reçoit le Trophée Charles Trénet pour son premier album "Zimblue", et multiplie les collaborations avec de nombreux musiciens et beat-makers, tant sur scène que sur disques. En 2017, elle fait ses débuts au théâtre avec "Prisoner 46664", une production inédite de la Compagnie "Théâtre en Anglais" consacrée à son héros, Nelson Mandela. Parallèlement, elle tourne son propre tour de chant dédié aux grandes voix du jazz sud-africain et intitulé “The Rainbow Music-Show” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kNWixhjNTGY en hommage à la nation Arc-en-Ciel.

bastian tyrko He graduated BA (Hons) Acting course form London Collage of Music (University of West London). There, he had an opportunity to obtain useful skills from very professional lecturers such as Paul Harvard, Beth Vyse, Amy Cudden, Kene Husband, Marina Caldarone. Before coming to London, Bastian developed his stage personality in The Decorum Theatre. For many years, the group travelled Poland and performed at variety of festivals. Their plays such as post-apocalyptic version of “Lord of Flies” or quirky “Alice in Wonderland” enabled Bastian to discover the nuances of stage acting. He also explored spoken poetry sphere while entering and winning various reciting competitions. In the following years, Bastian also performed in the show called “W Ziemi jest Wszystko” with The Proscenium Theatre. Besides theatre, Bastian also enjoys working in front of the camera. Recently, he got the opportunity to appear in popular Polish drama series “M jak Miłośc” and is willing for more. Among many interests besides acting, Bastian loves horse riding, swimming, and skiing. Stage movement has become a huge part of his life thanks to his passion towards physical theatre. Additionally, he speaks fluent Polish, English and German on communicative level.

Holly Demaine Is a theatre maker, performer, and artist from the North of Ireland. Having recently completed her training at East 15 Acting School, she has since broadened her artistic repertoire, taking on roles as both a director and writer and using her fine art background as a designer and maker for stage. Holly is passionate about creating multidisciplinary theatre that is rooted in folk traditions and the art of storytelling. She thrives on producing work that is theatrical, unconventional, and, when possible, features puppetry! Her stage and screen credits include DALGLIESH (Channel 5), ALMOST NEVER (CBBC), as well as notable theatre productions such as WOYZECK, THE WATSONS, THE SEAGULL, THE CRUCIBLE. Frankenstein won’t be her first take on gothic fiction having performed in DRACULA at the Lyric Theatre Belfast

Timotei Cobeanu His self-penned solo-show 'IF MOUTH COULD SPEAK' was named 'An impressive debut' (Scotsman) and received multiple four and five star reviews from press and critics across the UK. 'Timotei is a rare talent. An actor to watch out for.' (The Reviews Hub). Previous theatre includes: IF MOUTH COULD SPEAK (The Playground Theatre; Edinburgh Fringe Festival); 4 WALLS (Derby Theatre); LIT (Bush Theatre); ROMEO & JULIET; RICHARD III (Cambridge Shakespeare Festival). Short Film includes: OH, LITTLE SPARK! (New York Film Awards Winner). Radio includes: BARBECUE 67 (BBC Radio 4). Writing includes: GIELGUD FILMS (WRITERS ROOM); BBC WORDS FIRST.

Gerald Dorrity Is an Irish actor, writer and comedian from Derry in the north of Ireland. He has been acting professionally from the age of 12 when he starred in the award winning short from Kirsten Sheridan THE CASE OF MAJELLA MCGINTY. Since then he has dipped his creative toes in all aspects of the entertainment world from presenting shows on the BBC (BLAST ON THE BOX) and appearing in Channel Four tv shows (COOLABOOLA) to music videos and short films from established artists (DAN LE SAC / BFI respectively). He is a graduate of the Acting and Stage Combat degree at East 15 Acting School and since then has worked primarily on stage and in immersive productions (SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION/BRAZIL/FOOTLOOSE). Most recently he has just wrapped a feature film set for release later this year. (SOLITARY) This is Geralds third year and second show with the company having previously played the part of SNOWBALL in ANIMAL FARM which played all around Europe and to great critical success in London gaining the show many stars and awards. Like our monster he believes in Peace, Love, Understanding, and the rightful place of pineapple on pizza.

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Lucille O'Flanagan Director (Also an actress, Film : LOL & TV Dix Pour Cent)

Lucille O’Flanagan, après des études d’art dramatique à Londres, se lance très rapidement dans la direction théâtrale. Dans les années 80, elle fonde «Theatre in Conservation », une compagnie théâtrale itinérante, qu’elle accompagne pendant 5 ans. Membre depuis 1986 du Director’s Guild of Great Britain, elle s’est beaucoup investie et s’est créée une forte réputation en Angleterre pour son travail dans la « comédie alternative ». «Le théâtre contemporain, les adaptations modernes d’œuvres classiques, ont besoin d’ambassadeurs pour les porter, les défendre et les promouvoir », affirme-t-elle, « et c’est un rôle que j’ai souhaité tenir dans ma carrière » Pour célébrer le nouveau millénaire, en 2000, Lucille déménage en France. À l'âge de 40 ans, elle reprend les rênes de l'association Théâtre en anglais et la transforme en une toute nouvelle compagnie ayant pour objectif principal la création de nouvelles adaptations d'histoires anciennes. Plus récemment, elle a confié à Sam Pinnell le mandat de produire une pièce de théâtre sur la vie de Nelson Mandela. Un nouveau projet qui lui tient à cœur sur le monde de William Shakespeare et qui concerne maintenant un nouvel écrivain, Marc Zakian, va également voir le jour en 2019-2020. Lucille est occasionnellement actrice, vue au cinéma comme Lady Di mum dans le film “LOL” et Debbie McWilliams / Linda Gerard dans la série “Dix pour cent” (connu sous le nom de “Call My Agent” au Royaume-Uni). Les créations de Lucille O’Flanagan en tant de metteur en scène avec le Théâtre en Anglais : 2003 THE ADVENTURES OF SHERLOCK HOLMES 2004 KING LEAR 2006 THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 2007 THE DUMB WAITER 2010 STRANGE CASE OF DR JEKYLL AND MR HYDE 2011 THE MYSTERY OF MR RENFIELD AND COUNT DRACULA 2012 MR AND MRS MACBETH 2014 THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES – a Sherlock Holmes story 2015 KING ARTHUR : THE SWORD FROM THE STONE 2016 THE REAL IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST 2017 KING ARTHUR : THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE 2017 PRISONER 46664 : NELSON MANDELA 2018 KING ARTHUR : THE KNIGHTS OF THE ROUND TABLE 2018 PRISONER 46664 : NELSON MANDELA 2019 46664 : PRISONER NELSON MANDELA 2020 WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S WORLD 2020 SHERLOCK HOLMES - The hound of the Baskervilles 2021 ROSA PARKS : tIRED OF GIVING IN 2022 KING ARTHUR - The Quest for The Grail

Sam Pinnell Is a television producer and writer based in London. She has worked in light entertainment and comedy for nearly 20 years and over this time has made programmes for the BBC, ITV and Channel 4, collaborating with comedians including Jimmy Carr, Frank Skinner, David Baddiel and Stewart Lee. Most recently she has produced 4 series of the situation-comedy "Drifters" for Channel 4 and the second series of comedy-drama "Flowers" starring Olivia Colman. Sam is currently developing her own comedy-drama script "Bitter" for television.

Elisa Le Cam Hello, I'm a singer-songwriter, composer, and now the artistic director of Poe’s Dark Verses. I’ve written music for ‘The Life of Nelson Mandela’ (2016), ‘Tired of Giving In – The Rosa Parks Story’ (2020) and set a Shakespearean sonnet to music in ‘William Shakespeare’s World’ (2018). My love for music and the stage go hand in hand, I’ve participated in the company’s plays on stage or on screen, such as ‘Macbeth’, ‘Jekyll & Hyde’, ‘The Hound of the Baskerville’s’ and ‘The Importance of being Earnest’ from 2010 to 2016. I’ve also performed at the Edinburgh Festival and Rock en Seine in 2019 with my former band ‘Ruby in the Rough’ and graduated from Southampton University in 2023. As I embark on my first directorial project, captivated by the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe I’m excited to be working with our talented cast, technicians, and composers creating a rich and immersive experience, bringing Poe’s dark verses to life.

FLORENT LABODINIERE : Technicien

Lucy Planet A Spanish-Scottish Live Show Technician and Stage Manager based in Paris. Her most recent experience of 2024 includes working the Edinburgh Festival Fringe as a Sound Technician and Stage Manager for RGB Monster in August and as a General Technician and Stage Manager at both the Festival d’Avignon in July and for Kulturscio’k’s Happening Under Vesuvio, an immersive performance event that took place in Naples in May. She graduated from the Edinburgh Stage Management School in January 2023 after having completed her BA (Hons) in Theatre and Film at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, in 2020.

Margaux GUIRAUD Margaux commence le théâtre amateur dès l'âge de 11 ans, elle découvre alors une passion qui l'emmènera, à la sortie du lycée, au Cours Florent. En plus de travailler son jeu d'actrice, elle s'intéresse à différents domaines de la scène, comme l'improvisation, le masque, la mise en scène et surtout la régie. Elle pourra particulièrement expérimenter cette spécialité lors des travaux de fin d'étude de cette école. Elle y sera nominée lors de la cérémonie des Jacques pour la création lumière du spectacle "Trois Petits Points". Depuis la sortie de sa formation, on peut la retrouver dans divers domaines : en tant qu'actrice dans "The Dreamer de William Boutet, ou encore dans "Les bas-fonds » de Maxime Gorki, par la compagnie Sereno; mais également en tant que régisseuse pour « Trois Petits Points » de la compagnie Pa1radis et pour « Häxan (la sorcière en suédois) » mis en scène par Hugo Horsin. Elle rejoint également l’équipe des régisseurs du théâtre de la Croisée des Chemins en septembre 2023 et celle du théâtre de la Reine Blanche en novembre 2024.