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Candice Desmet (born 1988) is a French-born entrepreneur, actress, model and theatrical director. She is the founder and director of the London-based drama company Act'In Theatre.
Career
editDesmet started a Masters in biology, with the hopes of becoming a veterinarian. She started acting classes in Nantes at Guenal Morin in 2011, before moving to London in 2012.[1] Desmet had her first role in cinema in the feature film Naboru.[2] and continues to be active in cinema.[3]
Act'In Theatre
editAct'In Theatre started as a modest occupation for Desmet in September 2015, with just a few students.[4] Today, it hosts weekly drama, improvisation and cinema classes for adults and children everyday in London.[5] Desmet has been stage manager and artistic director of over 30 plays performed in London. This comprises a mix of French and English, and children and adult plays.[6]
Within Act'In Theatre, Desmet is also the manager of three troupes in London: the Gueules de Bois (French drama), the Gin & Scenic (English drama), and the Improzac (French improvisation).[7] Desmet has written many original scripts for her shows, with between 4 and 24 characters.
Cinema and modelling
editDesmet has worked in short and feature-lengths films with small producers. She recently had a lead role in the production Land of the Free.[3]
Awards and distinctions
edit- 2021: Act’in Theatre, Drama & Cinema workshop Provider of the year – Greater London Enterprise Awards 2021[8]
- 11 July 2023: Candice Desmet: Empowering creativity and artistic expression – CIO global, 10 promising businesswomen to watch 2023[9]
- 16 November 2023: Trophée Culture Art de Vivre, lepetitjournal.com, 1st edition[10]
Waterloo Paradise
editSince 2021, Desmet has been campaigning against an urban redevelopment project near Waterloo, where Act'In Theatre was located as of January 2024. She is the representative of businesses affected by the project as part of a group "Save Waterloo Paradise".[11] Desmet has accused Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust of breaking their promises towards businesses on the site.[12]
References
edit- ^ "Candice Desmet: Managing Director – Act'in Theatre". MagnateView. August 22, 2023. Retrieved 5 December 2023.
- ^ Donetti, Elisabeth (1 July 2021). "UN CAFÉ AVEC CANDICE DESMET, COMÉDIENNE, PROFESSEURE DE THÉÂTRE, FONDATRICE ET DIRECTRICE DE ACT'IN THEATRE (LONDRES)". Coup de Theatre !.
- ^ a b Gayle, Ritchie (19 February 2022). "Western movie inspired by Star Wars filmed in Highlands". Evening Telegraph. The Courier. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Candice Desmet : « Lorsqu'on va voir un spectacle de théâtre, on partage une expérience, on crée un moment de vie »". Alliance Solidaire des Francais de l'Etranger. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 25 April 2024.
- ^ "Cours de théâtre, d'improvisation et de cinéma à Londres". French Radar. Retrieved 2024-04-25.
- ^ Sophia, Tamimy (6 September 2021). "Pour la rentrée, osez ! Inscrivez-vous dans un club de théâtre en français à Londres". French Morning London. Retrieved 12 March 2024.
- ^ "Improv Corner – Playing The Favourite – INTERVIEW with Improzac Troupe". The Phoenix Remix. 21 November 2021. Retrieved 23 April 2024.
- ^ Laura, Brookes (2021). "Greater London Enterprise Award 2021". SME News. SME News. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ "10 promising businesswomen to watch, 2023". The CIO Global. July 2023. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Damien, Bouhours (16 November 2023). "Cinq fantastiques lauréats pour les premiers Trophées des Français du Royaume-Uni". Lepetitjournal.com. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Robert, Firth (8 November 2023). "South Bank: Small businesses ordered to move for 'biggest ever' office development". The Standard London.
- ^ Victoria, Cook; Robert, Firth (7 November 2023). "South Bank: Small arts groups evicted for office development". BBC News. BBC News & Local Democracy Reporting Service. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
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