Effie French

Scenographer, photographer, writer of silly little poems, entomology enthusiast. Among other things.

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

Thank you.

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

Everything going on at MDX right now is devastating. This course and these lecturers shaped my career and me as an artist. And not just me. They won awards. Supported EVERYTHING their students could dream up. Collaborated EVERYWHERE. Made theatre work for ANYONE.

[Bruce Adams @iambruceadams]

It has become clear over the last year that there is less room at the university now for the kind of ethos & values that have made us one of the best theatre training courses in the country, the reason why I’ve given my *entire adult life* in passionate & joyful service to it. /

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

Nothing was ever going too far - “You want to drop 1kg of marshmallows on the audience? Sure. Turn the entire theatre into a sensory maze? Okay. Run a whole show off of movement sensors? Yeah go on.”

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

MAKING MARILYN at Brighton Fringe Festival
2nd, 3rd and 4th of May
Horatio’s Bar, Brighton Palace Pier
Be there or be Zelda Zonk

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

I can’t believe this is happening. I am working on a play right now about EXACTLY this! With the incredible Suzie Kennedy playing our Marilyn. Come and see. What a messed up concept. More info coming soon, just couldn’t ignore this being on my feed this morning !

[Variety @Variety]

Marilyn Monroe, who died 62 years ago, has been reincarnated as a “hyper-real” AI-generated digital avatar that lets fans engage in a conversation with the late actor — who can answer questions “in Marilyn’s signature voice and style.” https://t.co/8Xj4wDKhe6

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

What a beautiful morning at @RogueTheatreUK Winter Woods. Spectacular immersive storytelling as always, the littlies loved it and so did I ✨

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

@TMoranMylett Shut the hell up

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

So so so enjoyed Wonka. Excellent performances, beautiful cinematography, classic musical vibes, and little nods to the original. Perfect balance of whimsical nonsense and strong storytelling. 🍫🤎

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

street photography for the people watchers

[Georgia Louise @georg_louise]

I remember when I was at drama school without fail I’d be able to see a show for £15 - £25 on a whim. Now we’ve got restricted view seats for £75? No wonder people think theatre is for the elite, we’re pushing out so many people by making it completely unaffordable.

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

Unspeakably upset that I just bought a caramel kit kat instead of a peanut butter one. Thinking about my old technical theatre teacher who would always say “rule number one: read the thing”.

[fiftysixty @5060theatre]

Also! Here's a link to our e-programme with info on everyone who helped out with the show: https://t.co/xgVE3IG4k3

[fiftysixty @5060theatre]

2 months since STARLINGS!

We're already planning our next show, but, for now, lookit these fab pics of us rehearsing/performing by @effiefrench15!

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

my snotty grotty hideout these past few days. practicing a bit of drawing to start some illustrations for a poem about a very anxious wolf.

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

oh yeah. forgot about this.

[Effie French @effiefrench15]

go onnnnnnnnn https://t.co/bnNigoRSHp