Clara Giraud

Actress, Performer, Producer and Teacher, London, UK

I am a theatre maker.

Based in London.  French, and American sounding.

I trained as a performer: physical theatre, puppetry, collaborative and devised theatre making.  I embody this practice, and it fuels all aspects of my work.

After an MA in Advanced Theatre Practice at Central School of Speech and Drama, I co-founded PanicLab theatre company.  This marked the beginning of practical questions: how does the show reach the audience? Where does the funding come from? How does the concept become the show? Driven by these questions, I became an independent creative producer, helping independent artists Joseph Mercier and Tom Marshman to strategise their careers and projects.  Beyond fixing organisational issues, I attempt to create a safe and supportive environment for performance making.

I work on a freelance basis, I enjoy the diversity of my practice, and am available for consultation at various levels of creative entrepreneurship.