Cheek by Jowl

The international theatre company of Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod

ACTING

A film by Sophie Fiennes and Cheek by Jowl

Two Gentlemen of Verona

A new Spanish production with the same company as Life is a Dream

Not True, But Useful…
A Cheek by Jowl Podcast

A podcast series all about theatre, acting, directing, and life.
Series 1-5 available now.

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Cheek by Jowl is the international theatre company of Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod. Founded in 1981, it produces and performs theatre in multiple languages around the world.

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The Seagull - a dance-theatre reimagining of Chekov's play

Audition call – The Seagull

We are excited to announce we’re developing a dance-theatre re‑imagining of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece THE SEAGULL. We are currently looking for six professional dancers to complete the company. Deadline: 2 Nov.
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Workshops around the world

So far this year, we’ve delivered workshops, masterclasses and lectures around the world – from Cyprus to North Macedonia to Perth and our home in London.
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ACTING – recent screenings

After successful premieres at the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam, we are happy to announce that ACTING has had a number of recent public screenings.
Recent screenings

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“Theatre cannot die before the last dream has been dreamt”

Declan Donnellan, The Actor and the Target


“Whatever Cheek by Jowl does next constitutes a major happening”

The Guardian

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