Codex Theatre

How do you actually begin work on a scene with actors? This practical lab focuses on the craft of tackling a scene for the first time in rehearsal. Drawing on techniques explored across the wider 2025 Directing Lab series, this session blends methodologies from different practitioners into a flexible toolkit you can adapt to your own process. You do not need to have attended a previous Lab. We’ll explore: - Preparing a scene before stepping into the room - Structuring a productive first rehearsal - Moving from text analysis into action on its feet - Giving clear, actionable direction Participants will work actively with text and professional actors, testing approaches and refining their rehearsal language in a supportive environment. 🔗 Find out more: /whats-on/IE-the-directing-labs-first-rehearsal-of-a-scene/

Missed this the first time? You’re not alone. After an early run with limited numbers, many later participants expressed disappointment at having missed this session - so it’s back! Inspired by Declan Donnellan’s seminal book The Actor and the Target, this focused two-hour lab explores one of the most liberating ideas in directing: that actors thrive when their attention is placed outward on a clear target, rather than inward on emotion. Through practical exercises and scene exploration with professional actors, we will examine: - What a “target” is and how it transforms performance - How to help actors avoid self-consciousness in rehearsal - Giving clear, actionable direction - Building momentum and truth without forcing results This session is ideal for directors, actor-directors, and theatre-makers looking for simple, powerful tools they can immediately apply in rehearsal. As with all Codex Theatre workshops, this is a collaborative, low-pressure space designed to demystify process and strengthen your confidence in the room. Link in bio 🔗

💥 DIRECTING LABS ARE BACK 💥 We have two highly-requested new workshops coming up at Riverside Studios: 🎯 The Actor & the Target 🎯 Inspired by Declan Donnellan’s seminal book, this focused two-hour lab explores the idea that actors thrive when their attention is placed outward on a clear target, rather than inward on emotion. 📝First Rehearsal of a Scene 📝 This practical three-hour lab focuses on the craft of tackling a scene for the first time in rehearsal, blending methodologies from different practitioners into a flexible toolkit you can adapt to your own process. These are likely to be the ONLY workshops we run before June. Book now via the link in our bio 🔗 #theatreworkshop #londontheatre #theatredirecting #directingworkshop #rehearsals

Before we kick off the first ever staged reading of BELOW THE TREELINE, here’s a note from the writer, Caroline Kriesen ⚡️ BELOW THE TREELINE The Space Theatre @thespacetheatre Sunday 30 November 7pm 🎟️ Link in bio.

Our next directing lab will be Riverside Studios on Thursday 27 Nov 6-8pm 🎭 This time, we’ll be looking at an array of movement techniques and how you can apply them when doing scene work if you’re a director who doesn’t come from a movement background. All sessions are practice-led, low-pressure, and collaborative, ideal for early-career artists, recent graduates, and theatre-makers stepping into directing. Learn more via our linktr.ee in bio 🎟️

THIS WEEK 🌟 ⚡️Below The Treeline by Caroline Kriesen The Space Theatre @thespacetheatre Sunday 30 November 7pm 🎟️ Ticket link in bio. . . . . . . . . . . . #fringetheatre #londonshows #pubtheatre #londontheatre #newwriting #royalcourtwriters #theatrereels

Welcome to the Camera Club 📸 Where Morrie Conley first spotted Ruth. The start of a story Britain would never forget. ✨ We love this clip shot & edited by @ollielansdell 🎥

Why should you see BELOW THE TREELINE? 🌩️ Well… It’s RELATABLE It’s UNIQUE It has SITUATIONSHIPS It’s CONTEMPORARY It’s BIG It’s FUNNY And most importantly, it has DRAMA ⚡️ 🎟️ Ticket link in bio. Below The Treeline by Caroline Kriesen The Space Theatre Sunday 30 November 7pm . . . . . . . . . . . #fringetheatre #londonshows #pubtheatre #londontheatre #newwriting #royalcourtwriters #theatrereels

"Oh, really, there’s no need for applause – Oh. That’s definitely not applause." 👀 We're thrilled by the feedback we've had to our debut run - here's a snapshot so far! 📸 @henry_roberts_photography

Our next directing workshop is this Wednesday 12th November 6pm-8pm ⚡️✍️🎭 Come along to explore fresh new approaches to text and physicality, this time through the lens of Mike Alfreds’ practice. You’ll leave with new techniques and exercises that you can use in your own rehearsal rooms! All sessions are practice-led, low-pressure, and collaborative, ideal for early-career artists, recent graduates, and theatre-makers stepping into directing. 🎟️ Ticket link in bio. 📸 by @willaburyphotography . . . . . . . . . . #workshops #londontheatre #fringetheatre #earlycareertheatre #theatredirectors #actors #londontheatreworkshops #riversidestudios #theatremakers #rehearsals #mikealfreds #actioning

🌹 time for a teaser 🌹 Following a sold-out run at @old_town_hall , here's an exciting glimpse of Ruthless: A Night With Ruth Ellis Written & performed by @katherinelmoran DOP & Editor: @ollielansdell Sound Recordist: Christian Curtis Sound Design: @joejohndines Trailer by Cafe Creative Voice: @marilenagant

Make sure to catch our next directing lab at Riverside Studios on Wed 12 Nov 🎭 This time, we’ll be looking at Mike Alfreds’ techniques in a practical way that you can take away and use in your own rehearsal rooms. All sessions are practice-led, low-pressure, and collaborative, ideal for early-career artists, recent graduates, and theatre-makers stepping into directing. Learn more via our linktr.ee in bio 🎟️