Marcello Magni

Born in Bergamo in Italy, Marcello Magni studied at DAMS in the University of Bologna, but fled to Paris where he began his theatre training. A graduate of the Ecole Jacques Lecoq, he pursued his studies with Pierre Byland, Philippe Gaulier and Monica Pagneux. He is an actor, director, director of movement and instructor (Ecole Jacques Lecoq).   
Co-founder of the Complicity Theatre in London, he has worked there for twenty years and created his first shows there.     
At the same time, he has worked with other companies, developed an interest for Masque and the Commedia dell’arte, and has appeared in productions by Marivaux, Molière and Ruzzante. He recently created a solo performance of “Arlecchino” in collaboration with Jos Houben and Kathryn Hunter. Marcello has also played in “Fragments”, with Jos Houben, and has directed the corporal work for “A Magic Flute”, two shows directed by Peter Brook. For television, Marcello Magni appeared in “Act Without Words” by Beckett on Film-C4, directed by Enda Hughs.

Source: Scène Watteau show program (Nogent-sur-Marne, France, 2017)