Jacob Whitehorn

MA Drama Directing


Biography

Jacob is a Director who creates bold, visually dynamic and ensemble led work that places interpersonal connections at its core. He aims to make theatre that feels like a spectacle, using his physical theatre background to craft and stage stories in an expressive and vibrant style. He is the Artistic Director of Dauntless Evolution, a theatre company he founded whilst in training on the BA Physical Theatre course at East 15 Acting school.

Credits include: Hymns (The Wardrobe Theatre); Tiger Country (The Tobacco Factory – Assistant Director / Movement Director); Here and Now (Dauntless Evolution); ALTER (Dauntless Evolution); My Problems Make Me… (Dauntless Evolution).

Students relaxing outside of the School
The School is in a beautiful part of Bristol, overlooking a huge park called the Downs. We sometimes take advantage of our close proximity to the Downs during the summer term, practising fight and dance routines, or voice or singing classes! Dan Hall, BA Professional Acting student