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In rehearsal


Artistic Director
Sophie Austin

Sophie trained as a director at Rose Bruford college and set up Teatro Vivo as soon as she left with the aim of creating exciting, accessible and magical theatre.

As well as directing or producing all of Teatro Vivo’s productions Sophie has worked with some incredible theatre makers including Matthew Dunster, Paul Hunter and Howard Barker.

She also currently works as Creative Associate for Dash Arts working with inspirational director Tim Supple on his future projects.

Sophie is currently having a brilliant time doing workshops with older people at the Young Vic!


sophie @ teatrovivo.co.uk




as Masha in Here but There
Creative Associate
Kas Darley

Kas trained as an actress at LAMDA, graduating in 2003. 

She has worked extensively in theatre touring widely in the UK , Europe and South America.

As Creative Associate, Kas is on the management committee and has performed in six of our productions. As well as co-producing, Kas came up with the original concept for Hothouse.

Kas trained as a lawyer before turning to acting, and is glad that her training is occasionally of use in running Teatro Vivo


kas @ teatrovivo.co.uk

as Olivia in Lovers and Liars

Creative Assoiciate
Laura Hooper

Laura trained at East 15 Acting School.

She continues to work with other theatre companies, writers and film makers including Aorta Theatre Collective, Ampersand Media and Fandango.

As Creative Associate for Teatro Vivo, Laura is on the management committee and has performed in six of our productions.

As an ex-British Champion gymnast, Laura also works as a choreographer and movement director.
 



laura @ teatrovivo.co.uk



as Timmy Twisted in Hothouse







Creative Associate
Mark Stevenson

Mark trained as an actor and director at RSAMD and in Moscow.

He has performed as an actor for the last 15 years for numerous companies and his directing includes work for Ampersand, Theatre Babel and GLYPT. He performs regularly with the impro company Fluxx.

He plays mandolin for 'The Boppin' Heads' and guitar for 'Billy Wint'.

As  Creative Associate for Teatro Vivo, Mark is on the management committee and has performed in three of our productions as well as coming up with the concept for and directing Supermarket Shakespeare.

 Mark is currently running workshops on moving buses.



mark @ teatrovivo.co.uk

design


Creative Associate
Tim Sutton

Tim is a freelance Artist working in graphic design, photography and sculpture.

As Creative Assoiciate, he designs all of Teatro Vivo’s artwork as well as being involved in the production design.

Tim’s most recent exhibition, Care, can be seen at the Age Exchange in Blackheath.




design @ tps2.co.uk
Artwork by Tim Sutton