Examples of Work
Christina Tsoutsi is a dynamic and versatile artist whose exceptional talents span performance, directing, stage management, and writing, making her a force in the world of interdisciplinary arts. Her creations captivate audiences, blending genres and pushing boundaries to create immersive, transformative experiences. Driven by a passion for storytelling and innovation, Christina seamlessly integrates these diverse skills, crafting works that engage, inspire, and leave a lasting impact on her audiences. Her unique vision and commitment to creating meaningful, multi-sensory performances set her apart as a true visionary in the art world, continuously redefining what it means to experience art on stage and beyond.
Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah
Deck Stage Manager
For JW3’s pantomime Goldie Frocks and the Bear Mitzvah, I coordinated all backstage elements to deliver smooth, high-energy performances. My role involved managing rehearsals, executing precise scene changes, and overseeing prop setup and maintenance with the Company Stage Manager and Production Manager. I organised props tables, handled live transitions, managed microphones, and ensured seamless backstage operations—from first rehearsal to final curtain.
Beyond Borders
Founder, Artistic Director
A theatre group for first-generation migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers, providing training in devising theatre and developing performances that highlight the migrant experience and the cultural richness these groups contribute to the UK community, with a particular focus on Nottingham.
Becoming British
Assosciate Director, Performer
Collaborating with Lora Krasteva, creator of Sheffield's "Becoming British" performance, we're transforming the show into an 11-hour live performance, rich with metaphors illustrating the hostile environment faced by first-generation migrants on their path to British citizenship.
A devised performance about climate change was showcased as part of the Prototype Festival at Nonsuch Studios supported by Arts Council England and New Perspectives Theatre Company.
Demetra: The End of Summer Days
Deviser, Performer
Step into the world of Greek mythology with a captivating stop-frame picture installation by Christina Tsoutsi and David Wilson Clarke. Rooted in the concept of liminality, the performance draws parallels between the artists' migrant experience and Persephone's descent to Hades.This unique installation was showcased at the 2019 Film Free and Easy Festival.
The Outside
Director, Writer, Video Editor
A surreal digital performance about the use of AI as a replacement for reality was performed as part of the Messy Unity Festival at Nottingham Playhouse. The show can be found online on Nottingham Playhouse’s YouTube channel and web page.
Insulted. Belarus(sia)
Performer
For World Human Rights Day, Nonsuch Studios and New Perspectives Theatre Company presented a new live-streamed performance of Andrei Kureichik’s protest play about the ongoing Belarusian revolution against ‘the last dictatorship in Europe’.
An online festival promoting new work from emerging creatives. I worked as a director for two pieces: How Far - a poetic story about love and death and the fine line between them & Graft - a spoken word piece about working-class experiences.
52 Souls
Performer
An online show by Chronic Insanity performed at the Edinburgh Fringe. An open & fun examination of death and our reactions to this terrifying inevitability. Using a pack of cards, the audience randomly generates a series of performances.
Sonnets in Action
Performer, Deviser
Solo devised performance commissioned by Nonsuch Studios for Emerge Festival. The festival aims to celebrate Shakespeare’s work. Christina performed a variety of characters and used some of Shakespeare’s Sonnets and combined them with clowning and physical comedy to tell a love story.