Fourth Monkey Actor Training Company


Fourth Monkey Actor Training Company is both a repertory theatre company, and an actor training provider and drama school for young actors.
Based in North London, United Kingdom, Fourth Monkey provides an alternative to traditional conservatoire training or drama school. In addition to receiving training in London, Fourth Monkey's actors travel and perform throughout the UK and overseas in a repertory style.
Alongside Fourth Monkey's approach to training, the company is noted for their theatre productions. Although performing in a wide range of theatrical styles and genres, they are generally recognised for their work in repertory theatre, ensemble theatre, physical theatre, in-yer-face theatre, site-specific theatre, and fringe theatre.

Overview

Fourth Monkey was formed by Steven Green, the company's Artistic Director. His intention was to create a hands-on alternative to drama school training.
Initially only a one-year course the company, in 2012, began providing a two-year programme as well. Some actors train at Fourth Monkey for three years, graduating from the one-year programme onto the two-year. The company also offers a variety of .
The is the professional touring arm of the company. Born out of the training programme, the company's aim is to deliver original, physical theatre nationally and internationally. The Ensemble toured in 2014 - 2015 with their acclaimed OFFIE nominated production of The Elephant Man, which was supported by Arts Council England.
Fourth Monkey performed annually at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, where they earned a following. The company has since shifted their focus towards partaking in the Camden Fringe, performing annually at the festival since 2017.
The company is also noted for having actors spend a month-long residency in Italy training with world renowned maestro of commedia dell'arte Antonio Fava.
Currently, Fourth Monkey consists of over 100 students, split between the one-year "Year of the Monkey" course, and the "Two Year Rep" course. The company, in partnership with The Stage, offers a full scholarship annually to two prospective students.
Fourth Monkey has collaborated - and created work in association - with theatre companies such as ,
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The Monkey House

In September 2015 the company announced they had set up their own premises "The Monkey House" on Seven Sisters Road near Finsbury Park where they plan to stay permanently, having previously taught in locations such as Jacksons Lane.
The Monkey House is also a London Fringe performance space, and since 2017 has annually played host to a number of shows for the Camden Fringe.

List of productions and performances

Fourth Monkey has a long history of both audience and critical reviews for their performances of established texts and company-devised projects.

2019

Camden Fringe Season 2019
Two Year Rep production
Fourth Monkey's Cult Season
Two Year Rep - First Year Devised Show 2019
Fourth Monkey at The Cervantes 2019
A showcase of performed excerpts from translations of Spanish and Latin American plays. Performed in association with The Cervantes Theatre, London.
Redemption Season
YOM Devised Season 2019
Of Land & Sea Season
Edinburgh & Camden Fringe Seasons 2018

Two Year Rep production:
Reworked from their 2017 devised show The Woman on the Chair.
Scandal Season
Fourth Monkey at The Cervantes 2018
A showcase of performed excerpts from new translations of Spanish and Latin American plays. Performed in association with The Cervantes Theatre, London.
Two Year Rep - First Year Devised Show 2018
Season of War
YOM Devised Season 2018
Fire & Water Season
Edinburgh & Camden Fringe Seasons 2017

Two Year Rep productions:
Fourth Monkey's Women of Greece
Orlando: The Queer Element
Two Year Rep - First Year Devised Show 2017
  • The Woman on the Chair devised by Fourth Monkey in association with
Later reworked as their 2018 Edinburgh and Camden Fringe production The Woman & the Canvas.
Conflict Season
YOM Devised Season 2017
  • Goblin Market devised by Fourth Monkey
  • Refugee Blues devised by Fourth Monkey
Fall of Man Season'
Fourth Monkey's Genesis and Revelation

Two Year Rep productions:
YOM productions:
The Russian Season
Two Year Rep - First Year Devised Show 2016
YOM Devised Season 2016
The Revenge Season
Fourth Monkey's Grimm Tales
Transformation Season
Contemporary Season 2015
Shakespeare's Comedies Season
Tamburlaine The Great
Fourth Monkey Ensemble 2014/15
Edinburgh Fringe Season 2014
Greek Season
Shizaru Season
Trinity Buoy Wharf Season 2014
Marlowe Season
Edinburgh Fringe Season 2013
Trinity Buoy Wharf Season 2013
Edinburgh Fringe Season 2012
London Spring Rep Season 2012
London Rep Season 2011
YearAward CeremonyCategoryNomineeProductionResult
2019Off West End AwardsOffFest - Short RunFourth MonkeyValhallaNominated
2015The StageSchool of the YearFourth MonkeyShortlisted
2015Off West End AwardsBest Male ActorDaniel ChrisostomouThe Elephant ManNominated
2015Off West End AwardsBest ProductionFourth Monkey EnsembleThe Elephant ManNominated
2014Edinburgh FringeSell-Out ShowFourth Monkey Two Year RepAliceWon
2014Off West End AwardsBest Set DesignerZahra MansouriThe Peculiar Tale of Pablo Picasso and the Mona LisaNominated
2014Off West End AwardsBest Costume DesignerZahra MansouriThe Peculiar Tale of Pablo Picasso and the Mona LisaNominated
2014Off West End AwardsBest EnsembleFourth MonkeyThe Peculiar Tale of Pablo Picasso and the Mona LisaNominated
2012Off West End AwardsBest Lighting DesignerPablo Baz4.48 PsychosisNominated
2012Amnesty InternationalFreedom of Expression AwardFourth MonkeyThe Elephant ManNominated
2012Edinburgh FringeSell-Out ShowFourth Monkey4.48 PsychosisWon
2010Edinburgh FringeSell-Out ShowFourth MonkeyWon