Get Happy is going outdoors this summer! Read more
We commit to supporting Black Lives Matter and playing our part in challenging the power base of British theatre. Read more
In theatre music can be a seductive and powerful element, and can make poor material appear stronger than it actually is. We don’t rush to include music but try to let it in gradually, as ever remaining conscious of juxtaposition and surprise. I thought I would share ten iconic tracks that have featured in our work over the past twenty seven years. Enjoy. Read more
Created to honour a friend, collaborator and extraordinary designer. Read more
The opportunities we offer to early career Directors. Read more
We offer funded places on workshops, help in support costs and pay-what-you-can places. Read more
Led by Told by an Idiot’s Artistic Director Paul Hunter, our annual 5-day intensive offers a unique insight into creating and directing work from scratch. Read more
Taking inspiration from the greats of silent comedy, our two-day intensive explores the idea of adding a fresh twist to some classic physical comedy routines. Led by long-term TBAI collaborator, performer and director Stephen Harper. Read more
A one-day improvisation workshop for actors and musicians, inspired by our production 'The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel'. Led by Told by an Idiot's Artistic Director Paul Hunter. Read more
Our two-day intensive exploring the dynamic between theatre and film, led by Told by an Idiot's Artistic Director Paul Hunter. Read more
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Our approach is one of openness, playfulness, curiosity, and provocation. We make theatre for everyone and we include everyone. We take the work seriously but never ourselves, and we are passionate about our comedy. Come and join us. Read more
‘Don’t worry about mistakes there aren’t any’ Miles Davis Read more
A collection of musings on theatre in lockdown from our Artistic Director, Paul Hunter Read more
your opportunity to see archived Idiot shows Read more
As we all live through these extraordinary times of constraint, we have put together an exciting programme of activity that responds to our current sense of isolation and allows people to continue to engage with our work digitally. Read more
Film has always been a seminal influence on our work, we are fascinated by movies but we’ve never sought to imitate them. Over the past twenty seven years we have created performances that explore the ways in which film uses visual storytelling, rhythm, music, editing, and ambiguity. Here are ten movies that have left their mark on Told by an Idiot, and which we think are worth having a look at during these days of quarantine. Read more
AUGMENTED: A new play written and performed by Sophie Woolley and Directed by Rachel Bagshaw. Read more
The introduction of silent film captions, lighting, quick changes and happy accidents! Read more
Video Designer for 'The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel' Read more
Amalia Vitale shares her interest in working with linguistic restrictions, voicing Lula in the new Shaun the Sheep film Farmageddon, and the joys of playing Charlie Chaplin in 'The Strange Tale of Charlie Chaplin and Stan Laurel'. Read more
This week has been about working in detail, starting and stopping scenes and sequences and really looking for the most economic way to tell the story... we've reached the final week of rehearsals! Read more
'Every actor in the cast is a brilliant improvisor and they complement each other in a unique dynamism. I notice they are “yes and” actors. I watch them trying different options and taking risks throughout the day, not tiring even up to the final minute.' Welcome to week 4 of rehearsals... Read more
We regularly deliver unique, career-enhancing workshops for early career and established theatre makers throughout the year. Read more