Lauren
Edworthy

I am a Norwich-based actor who recently graduated from Norwich University of The Arts with a BA in acting. As an actor, I aim to practice work that challenges the bounds of realism and explores physical and emotional extremes within characters. Using practitioners such as Bertolt Brecht and Steven Berkoff I am interested in the blending of 'epic theatre' and naturalism, stylistic performance and psychological truth across the disciplines of stage and screen. I enjoy creating characters who use physicality and rhythm as an equal to dialogue to communicate meaning, exploring how these practices can be used in training to push the boundaries of naturalistic performance.

My character study approach entails a strong focus on the translated tension between inner emotion and outward performance. I am interested in theatre and film that provokes the questioning of social behaviour through visually expressive storytelling. Through acting, I aim to create performances that are bold, emotionally honest and challenging, experimenting how to push naturalism beyond its expected conventions through stylistic character work.