THE BIRTH OF TELLUS

HOW DID EVERYTHING BEGIN

Meeting at the beginning of our collective training at East15 in 2021 Tellus emerged in 2023 through mutual respect, admiration, and a desire to collaboratively create, explore, and push the boundaries of our medium. The international foundations of Tellus, from the origins of our founding members through to their training in World Performance, have led to a desire to create theatre inclusive of our world’s storytelling methods and traditions. Training under Dr. Silveira has provided us with a deep respect for all theatre and the cultures who practice them, shaping us into well-rounded practitioners with skills in music, dance, physical theatre, masked performance as well as traditional acting. We hope to expose a new generation of theatre makers and theatre lovers both in the theatre and in the studio.

HOW DO WE WORK

WHO ARE WE

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Noa Zatta

Board Member

Noa Zatta is a spirited actress and creator from Parma, Italy. Celebrated for her dynamic presence in countless Italian theatre productions and movies, Noa's artistic flair knows no bounds. Intrigued by the afterlife, she infuses her work with a touch of mystique. Noa's versatility shines as she effortlessly dances between music, composing, choreography, directing, and acting. In her downtime, you'll find Noa immersing herself in deep research, captivated by a single topic for months on end. A curious soul with a zest for exploration, Noa is a captivating force in the world of entertainment.

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Mukti Murton

Head of Education and Development

Mukti Murton was born on the 18th of April 2003 in Utrecht, The Netherlands and after completing secondary education moved to the United Kingdom to study World Performance at East 15 Acting School. Within Tellus Theatre Company she is the musical director for various projects and performances and the Head of Education Development. She likes to spend her spare time playing guitar and sipping tea.

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Oliver Ellard

Executive Director

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Chane

Producer

Chane is an artist and lifelong learner with a background in performance and producing. In South Florida, she grew up influenced by the vast amalgamation of art, music, and culture. After having spent the last five years studying and performing in Europe, she draws much of her inspiration from the cultural performance traditions of Africa, India, Native America, and Polynesia, and in the ways, they interact with nature. Chane is also a vocalist, performing and teaching singing and sound poetry. Her recent original works, I Am, Spirits, Mother Fluxus Vocal Chess, and The Pillars of Creation, approach topics such as feminism, identity, climate change, and existentialism through techniques and styles belonging to verbatim and political theatre. Chane aims to enchant audiences with new approaches to theatre and live performances.

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Zoë

Executive Director

Zoë is from Cheshire and moved to London in 2014 to pursue interests in physical theatre & ensemble performance. This interest led her to study with Fourth Monkey and East 15, discovering many forms of theatre from across the globe and experimenting with blending these forms to push the boundaries of Western audiences. She has since become a theatre maker who relishes in juxtaposing heartfelt stories with physical comedy - what’s funnier than a dark, quiet room filled with snotty, teary-eyed faces that can’t help but snort with laughter at the same time? At home Zoë is an avid gardener and ‘allotmenteer’ so beware, she can be easily distracted with chatter regarding flora and fauna.

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Leah

Creative Director

Leah Zhelyazkova, a captivating artist and performer hailing from Sofia, Bulgaria, embarked on her artistic journey by graduating with honors from the "National School of Fine Arts 'Ilia Petrov'" in 2021. Her quest for artistic growth led her to England, where she pursued further development as an artist and performer at East 15 Acting School.

In the vibrant landscape of East 15, Leah uncovered a profound love for physical theatre and the creation of strong onstage imagery. Inspired by visually interesting and aesthetically pleasing elements, she became a trailblazer in her mission to unite fine art and performance seamlessly. Her work is marked by a harmonious fusion of intense emotion and physicality, leaving a lasting impact on audiences. Leah pushes herself to venture outside her comfort zone, exploring a world of theatre that is both provocative and brave, a testament to the union of fine art and performance.

Outside of her work, Leah thrives on conversations about pretentious movies with her friends, whilst getting lost exploring unknown places. 

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