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- Featured Recognition.
Theatre Literacy.

Photography of In Other Words

In Other Words

written by Matthew Seager

Photos by the talented Mattia Sedda.

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"Innovation & Excellence Award" Corporate Livewire
“Theatre Company of the Year” EU Business Awards

Happy Summer! See you next season. 🎭

Happy Summer! See you next season. 🎭

Laurence Olivier had stage fright so bad he begged

Laurence Olivier had stage fright so bad he begged his co-stars not to look at him. The fear never goes away — great actors just learn to walk through it anyway. 🎭

Full video on YouTube (link in bio) — The Bravery of an Actor

#theatre #acting #stagefright #actors #bluebooktheatre

Theatre doesn't tidy up human complexity. It puts

Theatre doesn't tidy up human complexity. It puts it in the light. And that's why a great play can make you feel less alone. 🎭

Full video on YouTube (link in bio) — The Bravery of an Actor, Ep 3.

with @elevenlabs.io_

#theatre #storytelling #humanexperience #acting #theatrelife #performance #bluebooktheatre #barcelona

A superhero isn’t someone without fear. It’s someo

A superhero isn’t someone without fear. It’s someone who goes toward it anyway — because something else matters more. That’s what actors do. Every night. 🎭

Full 5-part series on YouTube (link in bio) — Why Actors Are Superheroes. COMING SOON

with @elevenlabs.io_

#theatre #acting #actors #theatrelife #performance #englishtheatrebarcelona

Mini-series III The Bravery of an Actor is Blue B

Mini-series III

The Bravery of an Actor is Blue Book’s five-part video series on what live performance actually demand of the people who do it, why theatre holds space for the parts of human experience, and why that makes acting one of the quietest forms of courage there is.

Coming soon!

with @elevenlabs.io_

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#ํyoutubeshorts #englishtheatrebarcelona

In the 1950s, playwrights started writing plays th

In the 1950s, playwrights started writing plays that made no sense — on purpose. Characters spoke in circles. Nothing resolved. People left confused and somehow moved. This was the Theatre of the Absurd — not just a style but a philosophy. If the world makes no sense, why should a play? The most famous of these plays is Waiting for Godot. More on that next week.

Month 2 of the Theatre Literacy series — The Classics Explained.

📍 Barcelona · bluebooktheatrecompany.com

#TheatreLiteracy
#TheatreOfTheAbsurd
#Beckett
#Theatre
#BlueBookTheatre
#YouTubeShorts
#englishtheatrebarcelona

with @elevenlabs.io_

What actually makes a play a classic? #TheatreLite

What actually makes a play a classic? #TheatreLiteracy

Not age. Plenty of old things are just old. A classic keeps generating new meaning — you can perform it in different decades, different countries, different contexts and it keeps saying something true. Three things every classic has: a question without a simple answer, characters who feel like real human beings, and language that earns its place.

Month 2 of the Theatre Literacy series · The Classics Explained.

📍 Barcelona · bluebooktheatrecompany.com

#TheatreLiteracy
#ClassicTheatre
#Theatre
#BlueBookTheatre
#YouTubeShorts
#englishtheatrebarcelona

with @elevenlabs.io_

You've heard the names. Shakespeare. Beckett. Will

You've heard the names. Shakespeare. Beckett. Williams. O'Neill. Shaw.
But do you know why their plays are still being performed — and why that matters?

Series II moves from the language of theatre into the canon itself. What makes a play a classic? What did these playwrights understand about being human that keeps their work alive decades, sometimes centuries, later?

This playlist builds deliberately — from the broad question of why the classics survive, through the great American playwrights, through Shaw and the Theatre of the Absurd, and arriving at Beckett. By the end, you’ll know exactly who he is and why everyone keeps talking about him.

check out the full series on YouTube to learn more. #linkinbio

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Part 2 of 12 from the series "Theatre Literacy".

Part 2 of 12 from the series "Theatre Literacy".

Most people think rehearsals are just actors running through their lines over and over. They're not. A rehearsal process is one of the most complex creative journeys in any art form.

#theatreeducation #learntheatre #theatreforbeginners #theatreliteracy #behindthescene

with @elevenlabs.io_

Part one of our Theatre Literacy mini-series- What

Part one of our Theatre Literacy mini-series- What is a director's concept? And why does it change everything?

Have you ever watched a film adaptation of a book and thought — wait, that's not what I imagined at all? Theatre works exactly the same way. And the person responsible for that interpretation is the director.

with @elevenlabs.io_

#theatreeducation #learntheatre #theatreforbeginners #theatreliteracy #behindthescenes #englishtheatrebarcelona

Never been to the theatre? Always been curious? Ar

Never been to the theatre? Always been curious? Are you a theatre fan, just starting out? A cinema actor, interested in the stage?

In this mini-series, we explain how it works — the craft, the language, the basics. Watch more on our YouTube channel! #linkinbio

#theatreeducation #learntheatre #theatreforbeginners #theatreliteracy #englishtheatrebarcelona

#theatreeducation #learntheatre #theatreforbeginne

#theatreeducation #learntheatre #theatreforbeginners #theatreliteracy #behindthescenes

Blue Book is stepping into Act II for the 2026-202

Blue Book is stepping into Act II for the 2026-2027 season.

We're currently working with collaborators to create design-forward material with a clearer artistic vision for the near future.

Also, stay tuned for our new mini-series on "Theatre Literacy" to keep you entertained mid-season. 😊

#theatreeducation #learntheatre #theatreforbeginners #theatreliteracy #behindthescenes #barcelona #barcelonatheatre #englishtheatrebarcelona

Thank you for your talent and generosity, Mattia S

Thank you for your talent and generosity, Mattia Sedda, and for the incredible collaboration with In Other Words, written by Matthew Seager.

Mattia Sedda @mattiasedda_ is an actor, clown, theatre director, and photographer from Sardinia.

Performance has been central to his life from an early age. Mentored by the founder of Prima del Teatro in Italy, he went on to train in London — joining the National Youth Theatre, graduating from East 15 Acting School, and studying at École Philippe Gaulier.

His photography @mattsedda_ph grew out of that same London period, beginning with street work and headshots for fellow actors before becoming a career in its own right. Since 2020, he has worked across headshots, theatre photography, and production imagery for theatre, comedy, and circus. His collaborations include Soho Theatre, the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse at Shakespeare’s Globe, Greenwich Theatre, Jacksons Lane, and multiple Edinburgh Fringe venues, as well as performers such as Natalie Palamides, Julia Masli, and Josh Glanc, and companies including The 7 Fingers and Motionhouse. His work has also extended to festivals including La Mercè and Barcelona Fringe.

As a clown — a direction his teachers suggested with some persistence — Mattia trained with Philippe Gaulier and Spymonkey. His debut solo show, CHOIN, directed by Aitor Basauri, has played sold-out runs at the Museum of Comedy in London and in Italy, and has been presented at Edinburgh Fringe (2024 and 2025), Vault Festival, and Labyrinth Festival. Chortle named it one of the “10 Clowns to See at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe.”

As a screen actor, he has appeared in Hapless (Amazon Prime, Season 2) and is cast in an upcoming feature film.

Directed by Jonathan Bella Luto @jonathanbellaluto . Playing at Teatreneu @teatreneubcn and El Retiro, Sitges @elretirositges this April 2026.

Photos by the talented @mattsedda_ph

Arthur played by
Bruin Chan @bruin_chan_actor

Jane played by
Chrystele Alix @chrys.tales

Assistant Direction
Milo Zrob @miwizrob

Crew @kayla.s_07

Sound Engineer @gasparfuzzsound

Dance Coordinator
Rober Gomez @titoroberotto

@catalannewsacn & @bruin_chan_actor & @teatreneubc

@catalannewsacn & @bruin_chan_actor & @teatreneubcn thank you so very much! What a cool opportunity for everyone involved. In Other Words is written by Matthew Seager directed by Jonathan Bella Luto @jonathanbellaluto . Playing at Teatreneu @teatreneubcn and El Retiro, Sitges @elretirositges this April 2026.

Photos by the talented @mattsedda_ph

Arthur played by
Bruin Chan @bruin_chan_actor

Jane played by
Chrystele Alix @chrys.tales

Assistant Direction
Milo Zrob @miwizrob

Crew @kayla.s_07

Sound Engineer @gasparfuzzsound

Dance Coordinator
Rober Gomez @titoroberotto

Special thanks to @spanish.gap.year ❤️

#englishtheatrebarcelona #bluebooktheatre

We are incredibly proud and honoured to share that

We are incredibly proud and honoured to share that Blue Book Theatre Company has been chosen as a winner of the 2026 Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards @corporatelivewire. This recognition means a great deal to us — it represents the heart that everyone has put into every single production, and a celebration of what we believe international theatre can do for the city and for the humans that participate.

We have been chosen for the following:

“-Award-winning creative impact -recognised for excellence, demonstrating strong credibility and a clear presence within the theatre landscape.

-Diverse, international collaboration - brings together multicultural talent to deliver fresh, globally influenced productions.

-Bold, contemporary storytelling - produces thought-provoking, modern work with a strong emphasis on collaboration and artistic development.

The Corporate LiveWire Innovation & Excellence Awards is an annual international programme celebrating the very best businesses and organisations across the world — those who go above and beyond in their field, driven by passion, creativity, and a commitment to excellence.

Winners are selected purely on merit, assessed by a dedicated research team who look beyond the numbers to understand what truly makes an organisation special — their story, their values, and the impact they have.”

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"Blue Book Theatre Company was born from the belie

"Blue Book Theatre Company was born from the belief that theatre can bridge the local and international communities in Barcelona. With artists from over 25 countries, the company stages professional productions in English. Since its beginnings in the aftermath of the pandemic, the Blue Book Theatre Company has built a presence across Barcelona's stages. "Theatre is a great reason to spend time together," explains the company's co-founder and coordinator Aileen M.Kelly @aileen_marie "Especially if there's a common goal."

Today, the company is one of the few producing professional work of this kind in Barcelona.

"It's a really beautiful way for the international and national community to get together in one space and share a story," Kelly says.

That inclusivity is built into the company's DNA where actors rotate from production to production, with an effort to give opportunities to non-native English speakers as well as emerging and established directors. The company avoids making theatre feel exclusive by working with well-known, published writers and clear narratives. They aim to remove the intimidation that sometimes surrounds the arts. "We try to stay as general as possible in storytelling," Kelly explains, "so everybody can come."

Full article➡️ https://www.catalannews.com/culture/item/english-language-theatre-company-looks-to-bridge-local-and-international-communities-in-barcelona

In Other Words by Matthew Seager directed by Jonathan Bella Luto @jonathanbellaluto Playing at Teatreneu @teatreneubcn and El Retiro, Sitges @elretirositges this April 2026.

Jane's character is played by Chrystele Alix @chrys.tales

Arthur played by Bruin Chan @bruin_chan_actor

Photos by the talented @mattsedda_ph

Assistant Direction
Milo Zrob @miwizrob

Crew @kayla.s_07

Sound Engineer @gasparfuzzsound

Dance Coordinator
Rober Gomez @titoroberotto

#atthetheatre #barcelona Full article➡️ https://

#atthetheatre #barcelona

Full article➡️ https://www.catalannews.com/culture/item/english-language-theatre-company-looks-to-bridge-local-and-international-communities-in-barcelona

In Other Words by Matthew Seager directed by Jonat

In Other Words by Matthew Seager directed by Jonathan Bella Luto @jonathanbellaluto Playing at Teatreneu @teatreneubcn and El Retiro, Sitges @elretirositges this April 2026.

April 2026
Teatreneu, Barcelona
El Retiro, Sitges

“The play uses flashbacks, reflections, and direct audience address in a non-linear structure that itself mirrors the mind of an Alzheimer’s patient. This is a particularly intelligent dramaturgical choice — the form enacts the theme. The audience doesn’t just observe a failing mind; they experience something of its disorientation firsthand.” -British Theatre Guide

“Seager describes hoping audiences can leave with a smile on their face and tears in their eyes — and that being in love and wanting to care for those close to us is something universal we can all connect to. That balance — joy and grief held simultaneously — is perhaps the most defining quality of the piece, and why it has now reached over 300,000 people across four continents.” First Night Magazine

Arthur played by
Bruin Chan @bruin_chan_actor

Jane played by
Chrystele Alix @chrys.tales

Assistant Direction
Milo Zrob @miwizrob

Dance Coordinator
Rober Gomez @titoroberotto

Crew @kayla.s_07

Sound Engineer @gasparfuzzsound

photos by the talented Mattia Sedda @mattsedda_ph

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