Told by an Idiot

09/06/2026

New workshop with Artistic Director Paul Hunter announced!

“Commedia contains the essentials of life, trying to eat, trying to procreate and trying desperately to avoid death” Jacques Lecoq

As a form, it has had a huge impact on the work of Told by an Idiot, including our new co-production The Three Musketeers with the RSC. We are not attempting to rediscover a historic tradition but will be exploring rhythm, timing, building a lazzi, physical virtuosity and staying in the s**t.

🗓️ Mon 13 - Tues 14 July (10:30am-5pm)
📍 Unicorn Theatre, London Bridge
⭐️Free bursary places and early-bird tickets available

Book now: https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/event/if-its-bad-make-it-worse-2026

18/05/2026

We had a brilliant R&D on The Three Musketeers with Royal Shakespeare Company last week exploring music, sword fights with a twist and some acrobatics thrown in for good measure.

27/04/2026

Turning down his initial audition for Harry Potter, dreaming of scoring for Aston Villa over winning a BAFTA and things coming full circle; from watching his dad in Henry V at Shakespeare’s Globe as a child, to recently tackling the part himself at the RSC. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring celebrated actor Alfred Enoch.

https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/podcast-episode-57-alfred-enoch

08/04/2026

Interested in booking a Told by an Idiot workshop for your school or university? Or know someone that would?

Follow the link to learn more: https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/academic-partnerships

31/03/2026

Taking early inspiration from Wayne Sleep and Les Dawson, relishing the art of mockery and the importance of being a constantly dripping tap. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring director, writer, performer and activist, Simon Startin.

https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/podcast-episode-56-simon-startin

30/03/2026

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with Drama Online on this brand new digital workshop series.

Led by Artistic Director Paul Hunter and supported by a range of associate artists, viewers will be offered a unique insight into Told by an Idiot's theatremaking process through a variety of physical and verbal exercises based around a collection of key themes including play, rhythm, improvisation, clown, Commedia dell’arte and collaborative writing.

Available from September 2026. For more info, visit: https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/drama-online

09/03/2026

Meeting Paul in a field in Holland, the early days of working as one half of The Right Size and turning his hand to film directing. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring double Olivier Award winning theatre director and performer, Sean Foley.

*full episode link in bio*

09/03/2026

Meeting Paul in a field in Holland, the early days of working as one half of The Right Size and turning his hand to film directing. All of this and more is discussed in this episode of Regrets I’ve Had A Few, featuring double Olivier Award winning theatre director and performer, Sean Foley.

https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/podcast-episode-55-sean-foley

26/02/2026

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming co-production with Royal Shakespeare Company THE THREE MUSKETEERS...

“In 1973 my father took me to the Selly Oak Odeon in B'ham to see Richard Lesters movie 'The Three Musketeers'. It left a big impression on me, and I am delighted that 53 years later Told by an Idiot will reinvent this classic tale at the RST this Christmas. This raucously funny, romantic adventure yarn has something for everyone, and over the festive period we look forward to entertaining families in the style that only live theatre can do.

‘One for all, and all for one!’"

Paul Hunter, Artistic Director of Told by an Idiot

https://www.toldbyanidiot.org/the-three-musketeers

18/02/2026

Announcing Have Your Cake… And Eat It - a new workshop led by West End Associate Director and Bric à Brac Artistic Director Anna Marshall, all about striking the balance between independent and commercial theatre.

Explore how making your own work can give you the edge in commercial theatre, how commercial productions can enrich your independent practice, and tackle the key question: how do you get in the room - and make them glad you did?

A practical 2‑day workshop for performers and directors.

🗓️ Tues 17 - Wed 18 March, 10:30am-5pm
📍 Jerwood Space, SE1 0LN
✨ Bursary + Early‑bird places available

Book your place here:

Striking the balance between independent and commercial theatre  Tuesday 17th – Wednesday 18th March 10:30am-5pm Jerwood Space, 171 Union Street, London, SE1 0LN Bursary and Early-bird places available A workshop for performers and directors led by West End Associate Director and Bric &ag...