Spiral

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Spiral Theatre develops participatory theatre projects in site
specific contexts across Europe.

Spiral works with local communities, often over extended periods
of time, to build large scale performances about the places in which they live. Spiral works in various countries yet always applies the same principles to the work; we help people tell stories through performance about their places while aiming for the highest possible production values. The Company is based in rural La Rioja, Spain.

Spiral is interdisciplinary; we are a team of theatre specialists, archaeologists, teachers and astrophysicists. And our projects often reflect this. We work with local communities, theatre students and with those who have a passion for theatre. Projects and workshops can last from a few days to years. And for this reason every outcome and performance is unique.

Run by Chris Baldwin

Chris Baldwin is recognised as a key European theatre practicioner for his work in "Teatro de Creación" and large scale site specific theatre projects.
His works, often developed with local communities, are designed for huge outdoor spaces - archeological sites, train stations, deep lakes, cities...

Chris's books on theatre direction, devising, teatro de creaciòn, education, collections of plays for children and adults have been published in various langauges. His most recent book is about theatre and the teaching of history in post dictatorial countries.

His shows have been recognised with various prizes and honorary awards. Since 2005 he has been Visiting Professor at "Rose Bruford College of Theatre and Performance" in London. His play, Cosima, won "Best Theatre Text 2004" at the FETEN international theatre festival , Gijon, produced by Miman Teatro. His play "Bright Angel" (written in collaboration with Bernd Kessler) has been performed in five German state theatres.

During 2011 and 2012 Chris wrote and directed two major pieces of work as part of the London Olympic Games celebrations; "The Way the Winds Blow” in Rutland and “Raise the Sky" for the Olympic Torch Celebrations in Worcester.

Chris is presently Curator for Multidisciplinary Performance for Wroclaw, European City of Culture, Poland, 2016.