Solas Theatre Company

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Dedicated to working in the Michael Chekhov Method of Acting.

Originally formed after a series of workshops with Helena Browne (founder member of the Chekhov Studio Dublin).
Since then, we have been running regular workshops and productions in London, with a core group of actors working in a co-operative company atmosphere.

Michael Chekhov encouraged actors to work as a Creative Artist, using their imagination rather than limiting themselves with their own emotional memory. We believe in giving actors the tools to create the character and therefore never feeling overwhelmed or abandoned on stage. There is no 'fourth wall', therefore allowing performances to become a powerful exchange of energy between the artist and the audience.

Recent productions include 'The Donahue Sisters' by Geraldine Aron, 'The Maids' by Jean Genet, 'Spoon River Tales' by Edgar Lee Masters and 'A Short Swim in the Air' by George Carroll.

" Solas, of which the cast are all founding members, are committed to the Michael Chekhov technique of acting, developing actors' imaginative response and freeing up their emotional creativity. It seems to be paying dividends if this performance is anything to go by."
- Remote Goat (Maddy Ryle)

"A hard hitting one hour social drama,adapted for stage from its original version for radio, with immense passion and unadulterated acting talent"
-FringeReport (Tara Paulson)

"Amy De Bhrun, Cecilia Colby and Claire Cordingley turned in commendable performances..... The theme of destructive family manacles, so important in Irish drama and fiction, came across powerfully..... The seeds of dramatic talent lent the night some rare authority" - Camden New Journal, Tom Foot

"It is a stark and jutting play, ably served by a trio of intelligent performances in Helena Browne's production" - Time Out, Tamara Gausi

" It will be interesting to see where Solas go next" - British Theatre Guide

"I so admire what you are doingï¿½ I really think it is the way forward and wish you great success with the company."
Felicity Kendal

"Learning a technique to further oneï¿½s experience of the Art of Acting I have always been envious of, as I missed out in that direction and have always felt the poorer for it. So I can only encourage Solas in their cause"
Zoe Wanamaker, CBE.

"I saw The Donahue Sisters at The Etcetera Theatre in Camden this summer and was very impressed. They are a fine little company."
Geraldine Aron, playwright The Donahue Sisters