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Staff and Associated Artists

Icarus regularly works with a dozen artists other theatre companies, and gets help from many people who support our work and activities.

Staff & Associated Artists

Max Lewendel: CEO / Artistic Director
Georgina Evans: Chief Operating Officer
   
Isabelle Hayden: Education Officer
Alison Rice-Murphy: Education Assistant
Isobel Black: Course Administrator
   
Dylan Frankland: Producer
Clarice Montero: Production Associate
Ciara Wynne: Assistant Producer
   
Solomon Adlam: Theatre Website Designer
Carey Sesay: Pub Website Designer
Zakaria Markhi: Software Developer
Luke Adlam: Website Assistant
   
Daniel Schumann: Fundraiser
Jonathan Bean: Grant Writer
Miah Bains: Fundraising Assistant
   
Isha Elliott: Digital Artist    
Theo Holloway: Associate Sound & Music
Ronin Traynor: Associate Fight Director
Caroline Mueller: Associate Movement Director
Rosa Wyatt: Honourary Associate

Education Associates:Kaiden DuBois
Holly Holman
Katie Merritt
Caroline Mueller
Emma Vane
Rowan Winter

 

Trustees:Ilan Lewendel
Michelle Lewendel
Stella Pe-win
Keith Gould
Jonathan Harris
Dan Schumann

 

Please Note: We do NOT accept actor submissions via email. Please do NOT send electronic CVs and headshots to our staff.

Any emails looking for work which have large attachments will not be looked upon favourably.

You are welcome to email our staff with invitations to your work or as introductions.

Special Thanks

We would like to make a special mention of thanks to the following artists who regularly assist, support, and develop our work through advice and hands on assistance. When selecting our creative team for each production, we look to these artists first for employment possibilities.

Francesca Allen (Website)
Leo Allen
(Website)
Saba Burali (Assistant Producing)
Eugie Foster (Poetry)
Nancy Ghosh (Tour Booking)
Lil Lambley (Employment Advice)
Ron McAllister (Consulting)
Robert Southey (Website, Financial Support)
Rhonwen McCormack
(Consulting)
Maria Patsalos
(Legal)
Leor Segal
(Consulting)
Helen Stergios
(Logo, Original Branding, & Original Graphic Design)
Alanna Wells (Production)

Past Interns & Work Placements


We would like to thank the successful graduates of our Intern and Work Placement programme:

Placements:

Vianey Salazar (2018)
Harper Joseph (2018)
Chloe Cordell (2017)
Sam Rayner-Adams (2017)
Emma Sampford (2016)
Leron B. Wellington
(2016)

Interns:

Barbara Sancho:
(2021)
Sarah Chamberlin (2021)
Winnie Brihn
(2014)
Mark Swift (2014)
Marissa Rauwerda (Advanced Programme, 2013 - 2014)
Philippa Kane (Advanced Programme, 2013)
Megan Bloomfield (2013)
Annsofie Wikegard (2013)
Mafalda Chantra (2013)
Serena Norman
(2013)
Maurie Davidson (2013)
Steph Ribbons (2013)
Chloe Sternlicht (2013)
Jessica Barnes (2012 - 2013)
Tania Ecca (Advanced Programme, 2012 - 2013)
Ruth Davies (2012)
Liza Mayman (2012)
Curtis Corthell (2011-2012)
Elise Hill (2011-2012)
Matthew Stevens (2011-2012)
Miztli Cadena (2011)
Julia Chapman (2011)
Katie Farewell (2011)
Jenny Honeybill (2011)
Jordan Lingreen (2011)
Kirsten Meenan (2011)
Mary Taylor (2011)
Andrew Tempkin (2011)
Chelsey Thwaites (2011)
Tom Brandt (2010)
Corinne Meredith (2010)
Jessica Thanki (2010)
Lucy Dark (2009-2010)
Holly Holman (Advanced Programme, 2009-2010)
Louise Ody (Advanced Programme, 2009-2010)
Margaret Pritchard-Houston (Advanced Programme, 2009-2010)
Martina Bonolis (2009)
Crichton Atkinson (2008)
Natalie Scott (2007)
Laura Woodley (2007)

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The Lesson by Eugène Ionesco

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The Lesson Eugène Ionesco

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in 15 of 17 reviews

Out of all productions with a star rating in the last 3 years:

starstarstarstar or better
in 36 of 45 reviews

The Lesson Eugène Ionesco

"Max Lewendel's production succeeds by the strength of its acting and the steadily increasing tension."

Jeremy Kingston, The Times

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The Lesson Eugène Ionesco

"Directed so specifically that the beast of chaos that charges through Ionesco's work like his own rhinoceros is safely routed through the play."

Rebecca Banks, Ham & High

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The Lesson Eugène Ionesco

"A daring production by an energetic new company, the London-based Icarus Theatre Collective, it pulls no punches in its visceral pursuit of pure absurdism."

Daniel Lombard,
South Wales Argus

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The Lesson Eugène Ionesco

Premiul special al juriului
Special Jury Prize:
Cash prize from Romania

The Lesson Eugène Ionesco

Premiul pentru cea mai buna actrita ín rol principal
Best Actress in a Leading
Role: Amy Loughton

Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert

"Scarlet, a wild 12-year-old, like a coyote bitch on heat".

John Thaxter, What's On

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Macbeth
by William Shakespeare

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Journey's End
by R.C. Sherriff

starstarstarstarThe Times

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Macbeth
by William Shakespeare

With sword, axe, spear and bare fist fighting it is an impressively energetic and dynamic production.

Victoria Claringbold, Remotegoat

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The Trials of Galileo
by Nic Young

Icarus Theatre fly into London on waxen wings, which, after this compelling production, show no sign of melting any time soon.

Edwin Reis, Remotegoat

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Spring Awakening
by Frank Wedekind

Nigh-on Faultless. The cast are, one and all, magnificent.

Roderic Dunnett, Behind the Arras

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Macbeth
by William Shakespeare

"Max Lewendel's production is fast-paced and pulls the audience straight in... Outstanding".

Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline

Macbeth
by William Shakespeare

"Particularly haunting is the piece because of the use of music and sounds, designed by Theo Holloway. The effect is outstanding".

Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline

Macbeth
by William Shakespeare

"Max Lewendel's production is fast-paced and pulls the audience straight in... Outstanding".

Von Magdalena Marek, Newsline

Macbeth
by William Shakespeare

"The play explodes into action with a high-powered fight sequence using real swords, axes and spears that superbly captured the intensity of battle".

Robin Strapp, British Theatre Guide

Journey's End
by R.C. Sherriff

"A powerfully emotive production."

Julie Watterston, The Stage

Albert's Boy
by James Graham

"Theatre at its best."

Aleks Sierz, The Stage

Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert

"The five-member cast fill the dim confines of the theatre like a desert storm".

Le Roux Schoeman,
Church of England Newsletter

Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert

"This sexy, steamy drama really hits home, especially after delivering the scorpion sting in its tail".

Philip Fisher,
British Theatre Guide

The Lesson Eugène Ionesco

"Comedy, tragedy, fear, mystery, sex, violence, disturbance: The Lesson has them all".

Eleanor Weber,
Raddest Right Now

The Lesson Eugène Ionesco

"It is impossible not to enjoy Icarus Theatre Collective’s production of Ionesco’s one-act play".

The Stage

Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert

"The cast navigates the perilous emotional terrain with aplomb".

Visit London (Totally London)

Coyote Ugly by Lynn Siefert

"Sizzling bursts of desire and hate among the North American sands".

Timothy Ramsden,
Reviews Gate

Albert's Boy
by James Graham

"Extraordinary...
Victor Spinetti is outstanding."

Cheryl Freedman,
What's On in London

Albert's Boy
by James Graham

"A beautifully crafted piece."

Joanna Bacon,
Rogues & Vagabonds

The Lesson Eugène Ionesco

"The Icarus Theatre collective's production of Eugène Ionesco's absurdist masterpiece is brilliant. A fast-paced, sixty-five minute screaming journey from a bare classroom into utter chaos."

Kevin Hurst, Extra! Extra!

Many Roads to Paradise
by Stewart Permutt

"You would pay a lot of money in the West End for a class act like this, so why not pop along to the Finborough and find out what great nights are made of."

Gene David Kirk,
UK Theatre Web

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The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan

"Book as soon as possible!"

-Claire Ingrams,
Rogues & Vagabonds

The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan

"This is the kind of consoling play we need right now."

-Jane Edwardes, Time Out

Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare

"A rollercoaster rendering of the play that dragged the audience on a fast-paced soul-stirring ride for two heart-rending hours."

Team Locals

Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare

"An excellent take on a globally-renowned tale of true love."

Take on the Road by Lauren Razavi

Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare

"Props to Icarus Theatre Collective for putting on such a fantastic show."

 

Team Locals

Romeo & Juliet
William Shakespeare

"A fresh and invigorating version of this time-honoured romantic tragedy."

Darlington & Stockton Times - Christina McIntyre

The Time of Your Life
William Saroyan

"Fine performances from the 26-strong cast."

-Michael Billington, The Guardian

The Lesson Eugène Ionesco

"You can reach out and touch the emotional atmosphere."

-Julienne Banister,
Rogues & Vagabonds


       
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