psychopomp
noun: psychopomp; plural noun: psychopomps;
ˈsʌɪkə(ʊ)pɒmp/
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a guide of souls to the place of the dead.
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the spiritual guide of a living person's soul.
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Our work intends to explore & question the journey from life to death, and offer audiences a guide through the depth & breadth of the human experience; from the ecstasy of joy to the darkness of despair.
By sharing these experiences with our audiences, we hope to transgress the boundaries of time, space and culture to focus on what connects us - what it truly means to be human.
As an international collective of theatre artists, our work aims to develop questioning within our society that is relevant to our generation.
PAUL MCALEER
Actor/Director France/Ireland
Paul has trained in both France and England. He is passionate about art and life in general. He loves travelling and meeting new people. Curious and full of energy, he has performed, directed, devised, and written in various contexts, from classical institutions to the fringes of the Fringe.
SCOTT MIDDLETON
Actor/Production
Australia
Scott has worked across all disciplines of performance in a variety of forms both nationally and internationally, but is most drawn to physically and emotionally demanding theatre. With training in commedia dell'arte, Viewpoints and Suzuki, he is a dedicated and fun-loving creature who is thrilled to be creating with like-minded artists in Psychopomp!
ANNE PAJUNEN
Actor/Movement
Finland
Anne trained as a professional actor and dancer in Finland, Belgium and England and works internationally as a performer and theatre maker. She could be described as a nomadic Finn. She loves acting and moving and goes where the art takes her. She is always curious to meet new people and to collaborate and create together with other artists.
ELI M. SCHOENFELD
Actor/Dramaturg
Israel/US
Eli's training ranges from classical voice (countertenor) to commedia dell'arte. An award winning actor and performer who has worked across a wide array of media, Eli's first love is- and will always be- going insane with friends, which is what he gets to do in Psychopomp!
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TOM TOKLEY
Actor/Writer
UK
Tom is from Essex in the east of England. He loves history and comedy. His work includes stage, screen and radio. He is a keen improv comedian. He frequently appears with the National Television Award winning History Bombs! company and is excited to be developing his own work with Psychopomp!
ISABELLA CHIAM
Actor/Production
Singapore
Isabella is crazy about theatre, puppetry, actor training & travelling. She has performed in Hong Kong, Japan, Greece & London and wants to add more countries to the list. She has done everything from musicals to physical & Forum Theatre and is terribly excited to create work with fellow artists.