in situ: is a ground-breaking theatre ensemble performing and teaching in non-theatre spaces in Cambridge, UK.
in situ: offers actors, artists and creative people of all types the opportunity to work together on structured long-term collaborative projects.
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"Amazing"
“Incredible… Brilliant…""Breaks the barrier between this world and the next"
"Utterly brilliant… Uncomfortable in a good way."
"I loved it"
"Wonderful."
"Great acting"
"Richard is so expressive and emotive."
"Amazing"
"Amazing… Atmospheric… Scary"
"Wonderful ambience and approach to building the performance."
"Brilliant story telling… Magical… Engaging"
"Scared the living daylights out of me"
"Enrapturing"
"Spellbinding"
Richard has worked as actor, director, teacher and writer since co-founding in situ: in 2000.
Born in London in 1959, Richard's passion for performance grew from watching his parents, Alice and George, performing with the Tower Theatre Company.
Having acted and directed at university in Cambridge, on graduating in 1980, Richard co-founded Cambridge Experimental Theatre to create more immediate, physical and dynamic work than most conventional theatre. Cambridge Experimental Theatre toured extensively throughout Britain and Europe, performing a mix of new work and classics, especially Shakespeare.
Richard was Artistic Director of Cambridge Experimental Theatre from 1980 until 2000, when he founded in situ: with Bella Stewart and Pete Arnold.
Co-founder Bella Stewart is a former member of Cambridge Experimental Theatre and the director of in situ:'s experimental performances Made On Another Day, Wild, The Calendar Project and the ghost in me.
Poisoned by TV and Toddlers, I escaped to the theatre and was blown away by an in situ: production of Macbeth.
Alive again I managed to infiltrate the company as a groupie and love everything they do. Having an unquenchable thirst for the shows my favourite role is front of house where I can welcome and enthuse with those new and old to the company.
Melting the boundaries between actor and audience provides a magical escape during a performance, whether you’re in a House or in the Woods. Scripted works always offer extra dimensions to the observer and devised pieces allow easy access to fresh and exciting art forms.
Meaningful and moving, the thrill of an in situ: show never abates...
