> Scroll down to meet the multinational cast of Flying Dutchman. Besides the different geological and cultural backgrounds, these performers have a range of knowledge in the field of; classical theatre, political theatre, puppetry, technology & theatre and musical theatre. The majority of practitioners involved are students and graduates from the Central School of Speech and Drama.
 
TICE OAKFIELD - ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
 
Is a theatre maker from the Netherlands. After his BA in Musical Theatre at the Conservatoire in the Netherlands, he went to the Central School of Speech and Drama, to get his MA in Classical Acting.
In addition to this he did an intense summer course at the Moscow Art Theatre School, where he could do more in depth research for his dissertation: 'Developing Observation Skills', analysing the theatre practitioner Stanislavski’s work.
 
Tice was nominated for the Young Top Talent Award at the Fontys School of Arts. He was also awarded a scholarship to continue his art studies abroad. His rich background in different fields of the theatre: dance, music and acting resonate in his work and are tools for him to work with.
 
‘Music, text and movement are languages I use to tell what I believe is important in this world.’
 
‘I agree with Brecht, theatre should be as entertaining as a football match. There should always be a form of excitement on stage, in the performance and in the performer’s work.’
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