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The Company > Current Company Staff & Collaborators/Members
   
 
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Current Company Staff & Collaborators

Artistic Director
Sarah Archdeacon

Sarah studied Theatre at Dartington College of Arts. She joined Corali as a volunteer in 1991 and became artistic director in 1993. She has directed all the company works since then. Alongside her work with Corali she is also a long time member of Birmingham based Stans Café theatre.

Key Collaborators
Jacobus Flynn
- choreographer


Jacobus has worked with Corali since 2003 as a dramaturg and choreographer. Jacobus studied Drama at Hull University and spent two years researching choreography at The Amsterdam School for New Dance Development (SNDO). He has worked as a writer, performer, director and dramaturg.

Daniel Weaver - composer


Daniel has extensive experience as a solo performer and composer for dance and theatre companies, including Clare Russ, Echo Echo and IOU Theatre. He has composed works for Corali since 2000 and his continued input is invaluable to the ongoing development of the company.

Housni Hassan (DJ) - facilitator

A workshop leader with Corali who specializes in street dance. DJ is a fantastic asset to Corali and always does everything with a smile, bringing a great sense of fun

Bridget Chew - facilitator
Bridget Chew trained in theatre design at Central St. Martins. She worked as a freelance designer before becoming Corali's education officer for 6 years. She currently works as a studio manager for a visual artist and continues to freelance as an dance educationalist.

Marianne Rouvier-Angeli - facilitator

French choreographer Marianne Rouvier-Angeli trained professionally in ballet at the "Brooking School Of Ballet" and in Contemporary dance at the Laban Centre For Movement and Dance, London. Marianne has danced professionally both in the UK and abroad. In 1998 she formed Lulu's Living Room, a dance theatre company that has toured both nationally and internalionally.

Marianne has taught dance and choreography extensively and her work includes being a Dance Artist for Anjali Dance Company. She also teaches choreography/improvisation workshops to adults with learning disabilities in Camden Town.

Particiaption Officer
Georgie Cockburn

Georgie has worked with people of different ages, abilities and backgrounds in schools and arts organisations both in the UK and abroad. She recently completed an MA in Theatre and Development at University of East Anglia and has since continued to work as a freelance dance/theatre practitioner and researcher. Georgie joined Corali in April 2009 and is committed to consolidating and expanding Corali’s inclusion policies and contributing to future projects.

Voluntary Office Assistant
Bethan Kendrick
Bethan works 1 day per month in the office, and is also a performer with Corali.

Voluneteers
Tola Maria Adeyinka
Edmond Brooks-Beckman

Current Company Members

Housni Hassan (DJ) - Performer

Since 2008. DJ has been an educationalist for Corali since 2003 and has recently joined the Company as a performer too. DJ has a great deal of dance and performance experience and has worked for Whippersnappers and Oily Carte Theatre. He has performed at Sadler's Wells Theatre, Laban, South Bank Centre, Greenwhich Dance Agency and the Linbury Studio. DJ is also a member of Cando2 Dance Company and is currently taking part in a training course at Cirque Nova.

Hannah Souper - Performer

Since 2008. Hannah Souper joined Corali in 2008 following successful participation in Corali's upstart 08 project.

Hannah is also member of Baked Beans Theatre Company.

Vicky Allen - Performer

Since 2007. Joined the company in December 2007 and performed in fourtet at Sadler's Wells and is also a new upstart dancer.

Jo Eastwood - Performer

Since 2004. Jo was a member of Strathcona Theatre Company and Kaleidoscope. Jo is also an actress and TV credits include Casulty, Eastenders and ITV's Kingdom.

Graham Evans - Performer

Since 2005. Graham was a member of Strathcona Theatre Company.

Bethan Kendrick - Performer

Since 2003. She used to be part of Larondina Dance Company and Alessendre Dance School Company. Bethan is now Corali's voluntary office assistant.

Jackie Ryan - Performer

Since 2003. Jackie also takes part in Siren Arts Projects and a theatre group at Jackson's Lane. Regular appearances on the Community TV channel.