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Cheltenham-based - Tom Jordan - Professional Fight Choreographer and Stage Combat Instructor

I am a professional Fight Choreographer Stage Combat Instructor. As a teacher I am validated by Equity recognised teaching organisations - The APC (Academy of Performance Combat - http://www.theapc.org.uk/) and also the BADC. I am available as both a freelance instructor, coach and choreographer and I also run independant exam courses in the Gloucestershire area.

I have taught at various theatre institutions and drama schools including The RSC, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama Guildford School of Acting The Bridge Theare Training Company. I also work as a Fight Choreographer across the UK. Recent credits include Elfie Hopkins and the Gammons (starring Jaime and Ray Winstone) - Size 9 Black and Blue Films, Hamlet - RSC Education, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe - Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre, Guildford.

Locally I have taught for The Everyman Theatre, Univeristy of Gloucestershire, Roses Theatre Tewkesbury, Balcarras School and Hampstead Factory. I have also Choreographed fights for Rain or Shine Theatre Company - The Taming of the Shrew and Jenny Wren Productions - The Three Musketeers, The Roses Youth Theatre - His Dark Materials: Part II.

"Credit must go to Tom Jordan's fight choreography. The scene where Rodrigo receives a swift kick to the codpiece drew gasps and winces from the audience." The Londonist on Veni Vidi's Othello.

"Their well choreographed verbal and physical sparring is a joy to watch - two fiery personalities clashing without quarter."  - The Stage on Petruchio and Katherina's first meeting in Rain or Shine's The Taming of the Shrew.

Born and raised in Cheltenham I am dedicated to bringing safe, effective, professional Stage Combat training to Gloucestershire and the South West.

I also work developing and and staging events, in both the entertainment and corporate fields. These events include anything from shows to team building days.

Key Projects

Othello - August 2010 - Veni Vidi Theatre Company

Recently choreographed the fights for Othello for Veni Vidi Theatre Company's annual outdoor run at Lauderdale House. Directed by Natalie-Anne Downs.

The Three Musketeers - Summer 2010 - Jenny Wren Productions

Choreographed several large and small scale fights for Jenny Wren's outdoor tour of 'The Three Musketeers'. Directed by Jenny Wicks.

The Taming of the Shrew - Summer 2009 - Rain or Shine Theatre Company

Choreographed the fighting for the intial meeting of Katharina and Petruchio and also various bits and pieces througout the show. Also played Lucentio, Curtis and the Tailor and played the mandolin as part of the live music. Directed by James Reynard.

Shakespeare Live! - Spring 2009 - Traffic of the Stage

Choreographed fights for Traffic of the Stage's TIE tour of 'Shakespeare Live!' as well as playing several roles. Directed by James Reynard.

His Dark Materials: Part II - 2011 - The Roses Youth Theatre, Tewkesbury

Directed by Adam Payne and Maggie Tildesley