I've been amazed, shocked, delighted and sometimes disgusted at the work of
ZECORA URA. They bring an imagination and creativity to their work that I'm pleased
isn't going on in my head. The work is physical, challenging and professional
- all characteristics vital to new theatre but all too often missing in young companies.
I am proud that Rose Bruford College had some small part in the training of these
weird people.

          Prof. Alastair Pearce - Principal of Rose Bruford College

 

Pedagogical mission

An international ensemble with members from the UK, Spain, Denmark, Brazil and Colombia, as well
as collaborators worldwide, including Japan, India and South Africa, Zecora Ura draws young
performers, dancers and artists from all over the world to participate in its extensive artistic and
pedagogical program.  It organises workshops regularly all year round, teaching its unique approach
to body and movement that combines, amongst other practises, Brazilian Capoeira and Japanese
Butoh.  Its pedagogical work is the subject of continuous projects with Rose Bruford College, Bexley
Council and international partners such as the British School in Rio de Janeiro, which the company
runs in universities, schools, festivals, symposiums and conferences worldwide.

 

     ZECORA URA is one of the most exciting young theatre companies to have
emerged from London's theatre schools. They are multi-cultural, multi-talented,
and totally unpredictable. Each of the shows that they create is a revelation.
They perform everywhere from international festival venues to tube-trains and toilets.
Their work is bizarre, poetic and funny.  Look out for them.

          Anthony Hozier - Vice-Principal of Rose Bruford College

 

Theatre productions

Zecora Ura is an independent self-supported theatre company, collaborating with and receiving
support from Bexley Council, Rose Bruford College, Welling School and other funding sources.
Zecora Ura collaborates with institutions and other artists from a diverse artistic and cultural
background on both a national and international level.  Our repertoire consists of 12 original theatre
productions that vary from new takes on classical texts and new writing as well as cross-disciplinary
visual projects and site-specific performances, suitable for national and international touring; including:
 

Experimental, site-specific and original shows that challenge audience participation and perception:

HONEY, BABY - 14 STUDIES IN EXILE;

A PORNOGRAPHIC FATALITY;

DON'T FEED THE LIONS;

THE ALICE PROJECT;

Modern versions of Classic texts:

A DOLL'S HOUSE;

THE KINGDOM OF UBU;

New Writing:

LIFE THROUGH DYING (TWO);

B E A U t Y;

to children's theatre and associated Educational projects:

ALICE IN WONDERLAND?

Partners

Zecora Ura’s distinct approach to theatre practice allied to the culturally diverse ensemble of
collaborating artists makes our work unique and particularly relevant for today’s multi-cultural London.
This aspect of our work allows us to determine our niche in the market, as well as opening a new
market for our activities.  Our potential costumers and partners have so far come from a large array of
theatre related areas, including Rose Bruford College, schools within the Bexley Borough, the British
School in Rio de Janeiro, in addition to Theatre Festivals across Europe, Iceland, Brazil and Japan.

 

Touring & other activities overseas

The company has performed in London, Edinburgh, Spain, Finland, Japan, Portugal, Germany, Iceland,
Poland and Brazil.  In October 2004, ZECORA URA theatre embarked on a five month project in Rio de
Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Bahia, following which we have returned to London with a new production based on
Shakespeare's The Tempest.

Since June 2001 the company has been developing an independent artistic profile of high standard
theatre productions as well as building on the relationship with our partners in Brazil and the UK.
From November 2002, the company begun approaching ways through which to deliver expertise
workshops and courses firstly in the UK and Brazil, expanding rapidly due to international demand
for Festivals and institutions in Japan, Iceland, Germany and Poland,  performing in key events such
as the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2002.

After producing 12 productions by 2004, Zecora Ura embarked on a 5 month tour & research project
in 3 major cultural areas of Brazil (Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Bahia), where the company
established strong links with local institutions, companies and festivals, as well as developing a
deeper understanding of Brazilian culture and its influence in our work as a company.  Out of this
project, we have created short documentary clips, workshops, seminars and a street-performance,
which have been shown at Symposiums and Festivals in Brazil and the UK in 2005.  As a result of
our work with local partners, further activities will take place in Brazil and the UK during June,
August and September 2005.

 

Collaborators

For detailed information on Members and Guests Artists, please visit our  MEMBERS page.

The Company has worked with performers, designers, musicians, writers, makers and directors
from different artistic backgrounds, including: Martial Arts, Sports, Ballet, Circus Skills, Commedia,
Television, Cinema, Music, and many others.

Their nationalities are: British (English, Irish and Welsh), Spanish (Spanish, Catalan and Basque),
German, Brazilian, Danish, French, Norwegian, Swedish, Greek, South African, Middle Eastern,
Finnish, Japanese and Colombian.

This is a very brief history of ZECORA URA Theatre.
Further information, photos and videos on the productions available under request.  Please  CONTACT US.

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