Meatham Estate
The project is currently in development, supported by Theatre Deli, and is now seeking funding and donations to allow the work to come to life.
Friday 27th September || JV H.O.M.E Ashford
Monday 30th September || @bedalesdanceanddrama Wednesday 2nd October || @thebaytheatreandstudios
Saturday 5th October || JV H.O.M.E Ashford
Saturday 12th October || @stanleyarts at Dance Festival Croydon
TEAM:
Written & Directed: Vinicius Salles
Choreography: Vinicius Salles & the dancers
Rehearsal Director: Laure Minaro
Music: Solo Andata, Meridian Brothers, Sinke Dûs, Thomas Köner, David Long, Richard Nunns, Natalia Mann & Ingrid Plum, Alejandro Remeseiro, Marilyn Roxie, Yann Tiersen, Sarah Vaughn
Costume: Matt Cotton, André Rebelo, Vinicius Salles
Duration: 30 minutes | live performance
I am an artist working with immersive performance, movement, and interdisciplinary practice. My work challenges conventional storytelling through personal narratives, technology, design, and collaboration. I explore identity and perception alongside feminist, queer, and political discourse, creating immersive experiences that question traditional performance structures.
My practice spans over 35 years. I trained in Performing Arts at Martins Pena in Brazil and later completed a Master’s degree in Documentary Film at UAL in London. I have collaborated with leading Brazilian and UK physical theatre and dance companies, including Punchdrunk, Gecko, and Jasmin Vardimon Company. As a rehearsal director with Jasmin Vardimon Company and Punchdrunk, and as a co performer and workshop leader with Punchdrunk since 2005, I have contributed to the creation and refinement of immersive performances.
My work has been supported by Arts Council England and presented internationally. Projects include The Shop for Mortals and All Fools commissioned by Stanley Arts and presented in 2025, Delilah and Other Disasters commissioned by Stanley Arts Croydon in 2024, Uncharted Waters Are Navigable by Little Paper Boats commissioned by Jasmin Vardimon Company in 2024, and We Might Briefly Resonate which received Best Short Dance Film at the Mokkho International Film Festival in 2023. Earlier works include If I Write a Letter with My Body, Tutu Trouble and OX funded by Arts Council England, The Whole Shabang!, Disruptive Narratives, The Return of the Unknown, and Glitch; Copycat 2009; NoContact, commissioned by The Place, 2007.
My practice focuses on dismantling fixed performance formats and creating immersive encounters that blur the line between audience and performer.
Friday 27th September || JV H.O.M.E Ashford
Monday 30th September || @bedalesdanceanddrama Wednesday 2nd October || @thebaytheatreandstudios
Saturday 5th October || JV H.O.M.E Ashford
Saturday 12th October || @stanleyarts at Dance Festival Croydon
TEAM:
Written & Directed: Vinicius Salles
Choreography: Vinicius Salles & the dancers
Rehearsal Director: Laure Minaro
Music: Solo Andata, Meridian Brothers, Sinke Dûs, Thomas Köner, David Long, Richard Nunns, Natalia Mann & Ingrid Plum, Alejandro Remeseiro, Marilyn Roxie, Yann Tiersen, Sarah Vaughn
Costume: Matt Cotton, André Rebelo, Vinicius Salles
Duration: 30 minutes | live performance
2019 | LIVE PERFORMANCE | UK
Commissioned by Croydonites
2019-21 | LIVE PERFORMANCE | UK
founded by Arts Councol England
2017 | LIVE PERFORMANCE | UK
Funded by Arts Council England
2007 | LIVE PERFORMANCE | UK
2021 | LIVE PERFORMANCE | UK
2021 | LIVE PERFORMANCE | UK
commissioned by Jasmin Vardimon Dance Company
2016 | LIVE PERFORMANCE | UK
Dancer,
Actor.,
in commercial projects, live performance,
immersive enviroments,
films and tv series in Uk and Abroad
Showcase
2004/2006 | physical theatre | UK
2010/2011 | physical theatre| international
2013/2014 | physical theatre | UK
2009 | LIVE PERFORMANCE | immersive | US
With over 30 years of extensive experience in dance, theatre, and immersive experiences, I have dedicated my career to the realms of physical theatre and immersive storytelling. Through hands-on collaboration, my commitment lies in fostering a dynamic and collaborative learning environment.
The workshop formats are:
. 3 hours long;
. One weekend1
. One week for residency, culminating in a sharing session at the end.
The Participants will be exposed to various devising techniques based on physical theatre, dance, and traditional theatre, combined to explore immersive experiences. The aim is to enhance performers' sensitivity to space, character, and narrative. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions. I am able to tailor the workshop to any specific needs you might have.
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