Summer School for Young Directors and Designers 2008
1–6 September 2008

"This week has totally changed how I work with a designer and the role of the actor in this process."

In August 2007, for the very first time, Cheek by Jowl brought together a group of talented young directors and designers in one forum, to work with Declan Donnellan, Nick Ormerod and the Cheek by Jowl team on placing the actor and the ensemble at the heart of their work.

In September 2008 Cheek by Jowl held our second Summer School for young directors and designers which was being opened for the first time to international applicants.

4 directors and 4 designers worked in pairs to explore Cheek by Jowl's creative processes. Working with Artistic Directors Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod, professional actors and other members of the Cheek by Jowl creative team, the summer school focused on the director/designer relationship, actors and the ensemble through work on a classic text.

The Summer School will culminate with an exhibition of work, in January 2009.

The Participants for 2008 were:
Directors: Dan Barnard, Sarah Norman, Michael Oakley, Alexander Summers.
Designers: Katerina Agelopoulou, Maria Guirao, Lucy Minyo, George Moustakas.