Bronagh Lagan

Education

About me

Originally from Northern Ireland I moved to England to study Performing arts were I received a BA (hons) in Drama from John Moores University Jun '05.

I then went on to train at Hope Street Ltd were I completing the Physical Theatre apprenticeship in 2006; working with the likes of;

Lee Beagley (Kaboodle) in Planet of the lost Children (Unity Theatre Liverpool),

Tanushka Marah (Company Collisions) Nothing Left Too Lose.

My experience working with Ira Sedenstein (Cirque du Soleil), Frantic Assembly and Told by an idiot, has helped me in developing my own innovative style combining a passion for clowning, physical and experimental theatre with an appreciation for classical texts.

I also have experience in site-specific, Street and Outdoor Theatre. I enjoy combining different forms of art to create a total theatrical experience.

In 2006 I spent time in the Philippines working with Sining Kambayako Theatre Company as part of a cultural exchange and was the following year made lead artist at the Contact Theatre Manchester, working with the Contact Young Actors Company.

I have toured both as an actor and director, internationally and have taken part in numerous festivals in the UK, Ireland, Turkey and Philippines.
Additional skills:
Clowning, Physical Theatre, Puppetry, Stage combat, Japanese movement (Butoh, Kabuki, Suzuki), Puppetry, Acrobatics, teaching, workshop leading, adaptation, new writingClassical technique, Devising, Adapting, Sketch show comedy, Acting, choreography and stand up.

Also experienced in Aerial & Silk work
Industry awards:
Young British Representative of theatre 2006

Off West End Awards:
Nominations:
Best Director 2015. (Portia Coughlan, Old Red Lion)
Best Director 2011, (Henry VI Part 1, Rose Theatre)
Best Production 2011, (Henry VI Part 1, Rose Theatre)

Associate Artist of Hope Street Ltd 2008
Referees:
Katy Lipson
Aria Entertainment

Kate Saxon
Director

Hannah Chissick
Director
Additional information:
Qualifications:

LAMDA Gold Medal Speech & Verse and Acting
LCM Musical Theatre Grade 7
CTLLS- (Teaching Qualification)

4yrs teaching experience at BTEC Level 3 & 1yrs HND level Performind Arts

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Drama Facilitator
Job Titles	Acting Coach, Artistic Director, Assistant Director, Casting Assistant, Casting Director, Director, Director, Assistant, Drama Facilitator, Drama Tutor, Dramaturg, Lecturer / Teacher, Movement Director, Theatre / Venue Manager
Years in industry	6+ years
Languages Spoken	English
Driving Licences	Standard
Work Permits	EU