Theatre Maker

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Theatre Maker 〰️

Hello! I’m Anna Murton - a theatre-maker with over 37 years of experience as an actor, director, writer, teacher/trainer and clown in both the UK and the Netherlands.

My work as a teacher/trainer is all about creating collaborative, actor-driven processes that encourage curiosity and imaginative boldness. I am passionate about guiding emerging artists and empowering students to take ownership of their creative voices. 

As a director, I love building collaborative rehearsal rooms where performers feel supported, challenged and inspired. I am committed to fostering generous, inventive ensembles and shaping stories with clarity, humour and emotional resonance. I work on scripted and devised pieces and offer bespoke workshops in character development, devising and physical theatre forms.

Whether I’m writing, directing, performing or guiding a workshop, my goal is always the same: to help stories land with truth, humour and heart.

SPRING AWAKENING - Happily Ever After Productions, Photo by Sara Aramini

2026

What I Offer

Acting

Audition Coaching

Character Exploration & Development

Clowning - The Joy of Clowning

Commedia dell’Arte training

Corporate workshops

Freelance Theatre Directing

Participatory Theatre

Puppetry

Writing

Youth Theatre

For more information please go to WHAT I OFFER in the menu bar.

Testimonials

Anna's approach is highly appreciated. She is skilled and decisive, always positive, and has a great sense of humor. She instills calm and confidence in the actors and oversees the rehearsal process. She creates a safe environment for the actors.

— Teatro Triori (The Mousetrap (NL) 2025)

Anna was the perfect lifesaver and took fantastic leadership in getting the piece on stage in a very short time. Her initiative in planning, set design, props, and sound was greatly appreciated.

— Teatro Triori (The Mousetrap (NL) 2025)

Just attended The Joy of Clowning with Anna Murton and besides being an expert in clown performance, she brought her wonderful warmth and love to a room of strangers and had us all performing together as clowns in just a day.

— Evan - The Joy of Clowning 1 (NL) 2026)

Anna Murton has been such a joy to work with! She's the kind of actor who really digs into her characters, giving each one a unique personality and a life of their own.

— Strike Me Pink (Morning Sun) (NL) 2026)