Euripides Laskaridis Masterclass

Ridicule and Transformation – The Poetry Beneath Absurdity

Alongside his return to The Coronet Theatre on the farewell tour of Relic, the internationally successful, critically acclaimed one man performance, we are thrilled to present a unique and exciting opportunity to participate in an exclusive free masterclass led by Euripides Laskaridis; director, performance artist, and world leading voice on the theatre of the absurd.

Workshop Information
In his workshop, Euripides Laskaridis proposes performative tools that arise from his extensive research on ridicule and transformation, drawing from his rich background in physical theatre and ancient Greek drama. Starting with the comedic and the grotesque, as well as everything deemed ‘external,’ he operates from the outside in, always mindful of the unique artistic identity of each participant.

In 2013, he conceived his workshop, Ridicule and Transformation – The Poetry beneath Absurdity. Since then, he has been invited every year to present it to professionals and students of performing arts in various countries, including Greece, France, Austria, Italy, the Netherlands, Ireland, Germany, Finland, Switzerland, and the Czech Republic.

Details
The workshop is suitable for: professional performers (dancers, actors, singers, etc.) in the field of performing arts, as well as for students and graduates of professional dance and theatre schools. Participants are advised to wear comfortable clothing.

To book a place on the masterclass, please send a short CV outlining your experience, along with your name and phone number to esme.bishop@thecoronettheatre.com with the subject header Euripides Laskaridis: Masterclass.

Please note, to participate in this free workshop, you will need to be a ticket-holder for any performance of Relic. Due to the limited spaces, applications will be selected on a first come first served basis.

Euripides Laskaridis is a director and performer whose artistic practice resides at the intersection of theatre, dance, and visual arts. His works have been showcased in leading theatres and festivals worldwide, including the Athens Epidaurus Festival, Théâtre de la Ville in France, Julidans in the Netherlands, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, Festival TransAmériques in Canada, the Lyon Biennale de la Danse, London’s Barbican Pit, and New York’s Public Theater. In 2016, Euripides Laskaridis received the inaugural Pina Bausch Fellowship, and in 2017, Tanz magazine featured him in its annual list of 30 promising dance talents in Europe. Currently, he continues his research on the themes of ridicule and transformation, with his upcoming work, LAPIS LAZULI, which premiered in April 2024 and since then is touring around the world.