When was Gecko Theatre founded?

2001
Gecko was founded in 2001, and is now an award winning and internationally acclaimed company. With our expanding ensemble of international performers and makers, we create work through collaboration, experimentation and play.

Who founded Gecko Theatre company?

Amit
Artistic Director | Performer Amit is the Artistic Director and founder of Gecko. He was born in Israel and grew up in London where he trained with theatre and dance creators such as Lindsay Kemp and David Glass and worked as a facilitator in South East Asia, making theatre with street children over a four year period.

What companies use physical theatre?

13 Innovative Physical Theater Companies

• Au Ments Dansa Teatre (Mallorca, Spain)
• Chicago Physical Theater (Chicago)
• Double Edge Theatre (Ashfield, Mass.)
• DV8 Physical Theatre (London)
• Frantic Assembly (London)
• Out of Balanz (Copenhagen, Denmark)
• PUSH Physical Theatre (Rochester, N.Y.)
• SITI Company (NYC)

What type of theatre is Gecko?

physical theatre company
Gecko is an award-winning and internationally-acclaimed physical theatre company, led by Artistic Director Amit Lahav. A Gecko show is visual, visceral, ambitious theatre crafted to inspire, move and entertain. We strive to make our work wide open to interpretation and put our audience at the heart of the narrative.

Who is famous for physical theatre?

Practitioners such as Steven Berkoff and John Wright received their initial training at such institutions. Contemporary dance has also had a strong influence on what we regard as physical theatre, partly because most physical theatre requires actors to have a certain level of physical control and flexibility.

Is theatre always physical?

Theatre is always physical. The body expresses a story in itself. Some use words and gestures to describe, and bring a story to life, while others use their bodies to do it: essentially, they are doing the same thing.

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What companies use physical Theatre?

Who founded physical theatre?

Modern physical theatre also has strong roots in more ancient traditions such as Commedia dell’arte, and some suggest links to the ancient greek theatre, particularly the theatre of Aristophanes. Another physical theatre tradition started with the French master Etienne Decroux (father of corporeal mime).

Where does physical theatre come from?

What is the mission of Barking Gecko Theatre?

Barking Gecko Theatre’s mission is to give children transformational experiences through exquisitely crafted story-telling and performance. Barking Gecko has delivered over 100 original Western Australian productions, toured 12 countries and reached almost 1 million children.

Who is the artistic director of Gecko Theatre?

Gecko is an award-winning and internationally-acclaimed physical theatre company, led by Artistic Director Amit Lahav. A Gecko show is visual, visceral, ambitious theatre crafted to inspire, move and entertain. We strive to make our work wide open to interpretation and put our audience at the heart of the narrative.

What does gecko stand for in theatre company?

Beyond the stage, Gecko aspires to open the doors on their process via every possible avenue, be it digital, in schools or through one-to-one relationships with their audience. Taylor’s Dummies – Voted best performance off-West End by Time Out Live Awards and has toured nationally and internationally.

How long does the gecko creation process take?

The creation process is incredibly rigorous and productive to ensure the high quality demanded by Gecko. It is a proven process which has created 7 celebrated shows since 2001. The creative process happens over three years and includes the ‘creation tour’, where a show continues to develop whilst on tour.