Cheek by Jowl

The international theatre company of Declan Donnellan and Nick Ormerod

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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ACTING – North American Distribution

We are very proud to announce that our film ACTING, made with Sophie Fiennes, has secured North American distribution with Juno Films. The documentary will see its New York City premiere on April 10, with a screening in LA on April 11.

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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

“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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