TESTIMONIALS

Read what people say about us

Tania Hawthorne-Marchori

"Amazingly liberating and insightful workshop lead by a bright, bubbly and wonderfully talented teacher, who makes you want to leap out of your comfort zone at every possible moment and embrace life! Would massively recommend."

Daniel Cowan

"A great workshop led by one of the most alive people I have ever met - Monika! She led the evening with style, grace, energy, warmth, humour and enthusiasm. I was captivated and fell into the warm embrace of the space that Monika and the other participants created. Such fun!"

Margarita Lipnitskaia

“This is the perfect course for anyone who wants to learn, explore or practice Lecoq’s techniques and make steps in creating physical theatre/performance work.It’s an exciting, challenging and transformational journey, conducted with outstanding guidance and support of the teacher. Each week, through playful physical games and exercises, we explored the varied transformational qualities of the actor, learned body awareness and physical expression, how to work as an ensemble and other vital skills.

Through a mixture of discussion and practical exercises we began to understand Lecoq’s training technique and approach.

Monika gently invited us to explore our own response to this unique approach to training and share it with our fellow learners. During the course we produced a number of small but wonderful ensemble pieces. It was a hugely exciting journey and and I can't recommend it highly enough!!!“

Rosabell Laurenti Sellers:

“This course was really useful for my artistic practice. I brushed up on concepts and exercises that
I learned at drama school as well as learning new and crucial things that I will definitely hold on to moving forward. The environment was playful but at the same time focused and the course covered many things while maintaining a structure that allowed us to grow and apply what we discovered each session. Would definitely recommend this both for people who are new to theatre and for those who already have experience. Monika’s presence and passion are a delight!”

Remi Oriogun-Williams

“The courses and Monika's teaching were wonderful, inspirational and grounding. I have learned more than I would have thought possible and I cannot recommend these courses highly enough.”

Federica Dalla Vecchia

“I enrolled to Monika's advance course and enjoyed it a lot. I am a practising artist and art psychotherapist. By attending Monika's class I learned skills that I can incorporate into my creative practice. Monika is a very professional teacher, she has the ability to bring people together making you learn new skills while having a good time. I recommend her course.”

Mike Stratful

“Monika’s Physical Theatre workshops are excellent. Always playful and creative and very enjoyable. I have done the Introduction and the Exploded Body, both really helped me explore expression and connection through movement and sound.”

Fiorella LECOUTTEUX

“I really enjoyed taking two physical theatre classes at Facciocose with Monika. I learnt a lot in a great atmosphere of fun and play and definitely recommend these classes to anyone who is interested in physical theatre.”

Durassie Kiangangu

"I've done two terms of Facciocose's Physical Theatre Classes. What I found very useful with Monika's teaching is that she thoroughly goes through the technicalities of movement quality i.e breath and body tension, and explains as simply as possible without flair and pretence. The personal feedbacks I have received from my own exercises have helped me gain more awareness of my habits, qualities and blockages. It's about being observant and being willing to play and explore. Hence why I recommend any level mover, actor or mere enthusiast to check out her classes."

Carey Thring

“Monika is an extremely perceptive and experienced tutor and it was a real pleasure to work with her on the Beginner's Physical Theatre course over the past 10 weeks. I was challenged, energised, pushed and encouraged. I learnt a lot and I would recommend this course to anyone.”

Michela Valsania

“The classes are a perfect place to explore movements and the idea of embodiment in a personal way, supervised by the careful eyes of Monika, the teacher. She observes us, the participants, while we were working, feedbacking us with helpful tips. I will strongly recommend it.”

Georgia Murphy

“Monika is a brilliant teacher. She is creative, sensitive and runs a beautiful workshop. Would highly recommend for beginners and any experienced performers looking to brush up on their physical skills/ensemble work.”

Elona Gagani

“I really enjoyed this course , was powerful for my mind and for my body because I’m feel more confident and strong. Monika did a great job with her positive attitude and her professional teaching. The class became a second family for me because I was lucky to share this experience with very interesting people! I love it and I recommend!”

Aliki Vaina

“I really enjoyed the intermediate physical course with Monika and I can't recommend it enough! This is the second course I have enrolled to with Monika after having completed the beginner's course that set the foundations. It is a playful course where you build skills for ensemble work, learn about the performer's state of mind and demeanor, about embodiment and Lecoq's pedagogy by practicing Lecoq's movements. Monika is a fantastic teacher that can put abstract ideas in tangible form for you to grasp, she is soo-much -fun, perceptive and gives valuable feedback to guide you! You will love this course!”

clemence menuet

“Monika took us on an inspiring journey. She is positive, her classes are well prepared, and she can carry a group as well as challenge you individually as a performer. If you want to deepen your knowledge of physical theatre, build confidence, research ideas in a supportive group, then this course is a must.”

Penelope Hervouet

“There is a multitude of Lecoq-based movement teachers out there, but Monika is so far the one I have encountered who captures his pedagogy in the purest way. Her teaching style is playful and inviting, her classes are profound and meaningful, and the impact of the course will stay with you long after it ends.”

Nadine Act

“Monika is a fantastic teacher and I learnt so much about physical theatre and how the body moves. I found the course inspiring and therapeutic and would recommend it to anyone who wants to discover more about movement.”

Florencia Nannetti De Bella

“This course has been excellent from beginning to end. The exercises and the feedback from Monika were pertinent and interesting, and provided so many opportunities to discover things about solo work as well as ensemble. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would absolutely recommend!”

Keir Fabian

"I've been to a few Meetup performance-type groups, and this is by far my favourite. Monika has a delightful and infectious enthusiasm which puts everyone at ease, and there's a really warm atmosphere to this group."

Kashyap Raja

"Monika's physical theatre workshop is an amazing place to learn and experience many stage movements and yes, to have lots of fun. The workshops are generally for two hours and Monika always make sure that each moment is utilised. Her simple explanations and immense energy makes these workshops a memorable experience. I have learned a lot from her and I am curious to learn even more. Thanks Monika, i am looking forward to the next one!"

Jose Martinez

"I have to say that I really really enjoyed yesterday... long time my mind only focused on playing. HUGE THANKS. I look forward to play more"