About us

Fleur de Lis Classical Theatre Company focuses on the development of classical era texts for public performance…

We specialise in producing shows that contain advanced physical skills including: stage combat, physical theatre, puppetry, dance and circus skills to create gritty, raw and visually stunning shows that entice audience members to develop a deeper love and appreciation for historical events, figures and works, that otherwise might be forgotten.

Though incorporated in 2021, Fleur de Lis has already established itself as a reliable employer of artists in areas both on and off stage and as a trusted supplier of industry standard training.

The cornerstones of our company are; to help preserve history and literary works, to provide career opportunities and training for early career artists without geographic constraint, to encourage young people to see the arts as a viable and accessible career path and to support the artistic education of young people across the UK and hopefully one day beyond.

Meet The Team

Company Director - Megan Barnes-Rolf

Megan Barnes-Rolf (she/her)Company Director

After training on the accredited BA Acting and Stage Combat course at East 15 Acting School, Meg has a vast knowledge and understanding of over 12 weapon systems and unarmed combat. With over three years’ experience working professionally in commercial, film and theatrical performances, Meg has worked with some renowned companies, such as White Horse Theatre, Luna Cinema, Bedouin Shakespeare Company and Somesuch Productions. She has also been a part of numerous fight teams, working alongside some of the UK’s top fight directors in venues such as the Silvano Toti Globe Theatre in Rome and the Harold Pinter Theatre in London’s West End.

Company Director - Christian Reid

Christian Reid (he/him)Company Director

During his training at the prestigious East 15 Acting school Chris developed an advanced understanding of several weapons systems, as well as various unarmed stage combat techniques, for use in the creative industries. Chris has worked professionally as an actor-combatant in the UK for several years across film, motion capture and on stage – performing in leading roles at venues such as the world renowned open air Minack Theatre and in European tours of classical pieces, such as Oliver Twist. Chris is also an experienced fight choreographer, director, writer, combat instructor and has worked as part of several fight teams in his career.

Head of Education & Outreach - Melanie Thompson

Melanie Thompson (she/her)Head of Public Relations

A Tring Park School for the Performing Arts and Birmingham School of Acting graduate, Melanie is an experienced stage actor having performed in a variety of one woman extended monologues in London venues for writer Ian Dixon Potter and a range of tours across the UK and Europe. Melanie also has experience on screen in music videos, short films and feature films including the role of Jill in the award winning horror, Midnight Peepshow. She is excited to be on this journey with Fleur de Lis Classical Theatre Company as Head of Public Relations.

Olivia J. Night (they/them)Business Engagement Manager

Olivia J. Night is a half Italian and half Australian Bachelor of Arts holder who graduated from acting academy in 2020. Speaking 4 languages has allowed them to work in numerous productions both across stage and screen in the UK and Europe. They went on to train in physical theatre with Frantic Assembly and attended an intensive Shakespeare course at RCSSD. Additionally, they are a Meisner trained actor, working with internationally renowned director and teacher Steven Ditmyer, who studied under Meisner, Caldwell and Hagen at the Neighbourhood playhouse in New York. Currently Liv is acting in “Kindness” a verbatim play touring all across the country and you can also spot them appearing in several horror films on Amazon Prime.

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