• Fiona Griffiths, RN, MFA, MA

    Teacher/Coach: acting, dance, clown. Mover, Actor, Choreographer/Creator, Nurse and Body Worker.

  • Testimonials

    "The work Fiona is currently exploring is not only fundamental to any theatrical process but, simply, her work is valuable for anyone attempting to live simply, honestly, and excitedly. It is my strong feeling that theatre in Toronto is beginning to explore itself with incredible excitement and Fiona and her work are a crucial part of this exploration."
    Darren O'Donnell. actor, director
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    "Fiona has a rare and exceptional talent for revealing a performer's physical possibilities. Her work encourages and enables a performer to continually surprise her/himself even while confronting apparently insurmountable blocks." Karen Hines. actor, writer, director

  • Lectures & Appearances

    Red Nose District Come out for a good laugh as Fiona/Mable MC's a crazy night of clowns. Sept 29, 8pm. Black Swan Tavern, Danforth.
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    University of Toronto Graduate Centre for Study of Drama & University College Drama: Symposium on The (Scientific) Mind in Performance and Culture, Paper: Beyond Acting: Living the play through physicalised image streams.
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    University of Toronto
    Lecture / Demonstration: "The Acting Brain"
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    Toronto Festival of Clowns
    Featured Speaker, June 3 - 6th

  • Workshops 2012: for more information see Workshop pages

    1. Soma Laboratoire: ongoing classes in movement research. 1) MOVEMENT & IMPROVISATION: Jan.20- Feb. 24, Fridays: 6-8pm. 2) SOURCEWORK WEEKEND: Mar. 9/10/11. Fri. 6-10, Sat/Sun 10-5. The basic principles of these 2 workshops includes knowing what you are doing, working deeper with your physical instrument and developing and strengthening improvisational skills in solo and group situations.

    2. Clowning Around: play three, mob rule: Bring in your afflictions and deformities and march to a different drummer as we celebrate our differences. With Bouffon, we will tackle duos and group scenes, exploring timing, parody, and high and low status.
    Jan 30-March 19, Mondays 6-8pm
    Hart House studios, U of T.

    3. BODY WILDERNESS
    The Clown Farm, Manitoulin Island. Spend 4 relaxing and rejuvenating days listening, sensing and moving surrounded by nature. Explore your body, mind and emotions as instruments of expressive skills.

    For all courses Register: filogriff@yahoo.ca. All workshops are open to people who are active in all aspects of body performance or just enjoy being in their body.