Two Roots Theatre was created from a shared belief — that theatre should feel human. Not distant. Not perfect. But real, honest, and connected. We create work that brings people together. Work that invites audiences to feel, reflect, and recognise something of themselves in the story. Because at its heart, theatre is about connection.
Claire and Michael both hold a wealth of experience creating and performing a range of different works. But their expertise lies in International and language based projects. Claire’s career highlights include a charity project narrated by Sir Ian McKellen and a touring children’s production that enjoyed a run in London’s West End. Michael’s highlights include directing Seussical the Musical in Shenzhen, China, and performing in an immersive, ‘Fawlty Towers’-inspired dining experience in Melbourne, Australia, drawn from the iconic sitcom written by John Cleese.
Claire has been performing and creating from the age of 6. She is first and foremost a trained vocalist and holds an ALCM diploma in Musical Theatre. Claire then went on to refine her acting skills by moving to London at the age of 18 to study at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre. This is where Claire and Michael’s joint ventures began.
Michael also studied on the BA (Hons) Acting course at Italia Conti Academy of Theatre. Since graduating in 2011, he has worked extensively in UK theatre, TV & film. He specialises in comedy acting and physical theatre and has a vast background in engaging and collaborating with young people on youth theatre projects.
