In partnership with Playfight Theatre Company, our Intro to Unarmed Stage Combat Workshop is the perfect opportunity for actors, performers, and theatre enthusiasts to master the art of safe, believable stage fighting.
Led by an experienced Stage Combat performer Krispian Foster, this dynamic, hands on* class teaches the fundamentals of unarmed combat, including slaps, punches, kicks, and reactions: a look at the foundations you need to bring high-stakes action to the stage.
Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills for auditions, expand your performance range, or just try something new, this workshop offers a supportive, high energy environment for all experience levels. Learn proper techniques, timing, and storytelling through movement while building trust and chemistry with scene partners.
* Please wear unrestrictive clothes you can move comfortably in
About Krispian:
Krispian Foster trained as an actor at East 15 in Acting & Stage Combat and has over five years of experience performing across stage and screen. Specialising in physical performance and stage combat, Krispian has extensive training in a wide range of weapon systems and unarmed combat.
Krispian brings an advanced understanding of safe, storytelling driven combat and a clear, actor focused approach to workshops – creating an energetic, collaborative space where participants can explore precision, physical confidence, and dramatic intent through stage combat.
Selected Theatre Credits include: 28 Days Later (Secret Cinema), Cadbury Milk Tray Man (Secret Cinema), Wars of the Roses (Knights of Middle England), Dragon Slayer (Knights of Middle England), Treasure Island (Erasmus Theatre Company).
TV and Film Credits include: Rise of the Foot Solider III.
ACCESS & INCLUSION
The workshop is designed so that participants can operate within our own physical capabilities, so all levels of movement ability are welcome.
We warmly welcome all participants, including those with access needs, and we are committed to doing our best to accommodate individual requirements. While we cannot guarantee step-free access at all of our workshops, we will always work with you to find the most suitable arrangements and ensure you feel supported. If you have any access needs or questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at blownfusetheatre@gmail.com so we can discuss how to make your experience as comfortable as possible.
Who is it for?
Fuse Box is designed for both emerging and established theatre-makers, including:
Actors
Writers / Playwrights
Directors
Theatre Makers
Multidisciplinary Performance Artists
If you’re looking to learn something new, develop your practice, or expand your professional network, each workshop will provide opportunities to:
Build new performance and storytelling skills
Enhance existing techniques
Collaborate with fellow artists in the room
Support skills-sharing between independent artists, companies and emerging makers.
Cultivate a connected, confident and collaborative network of theatre artists across Essex and London.
Participants may attend the full programme or select individual workshops that best support their needs.
Participants must be 18+
When?
Weekly, 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Over 6 weeks from January to March