Rafal Habel-Bloodgood is an actor, musician, and theatre practitioner with over 30 years of experience in research, practice, and performance. His work is rooted in a unique genre of ensemble-devised, music-based physical theatre, blending movement, voice, music, text, and rhythm to create dynamic and immersive performances. A founding member of the internationally acclaimed Song of the Goat Theatre (1996–2018), Rafal Habel-Bloodgood contributed to celebrated productions such as Chronicles-A Lamentation, Songs of Lear, and Return to the Voice. These works have received widespread acclaim, including Edinburgh Festival Fringe First awards in 2006 and 2012, and were performed globally at prestigious festivals and venues.

Currently, Rafal Habel-Bloodgood works as a freelancer, collaborating with creative groups such as the TRANSATLANTIC GROUP in Athens, Ov\Off Studio led by composer Nefeli Stamatogiannopoulou, and Honey and Dust in Bratislava. His creative focus centers on the deep connections between body, voice, and music, which he continues to explore through performance and development projects.

Rafal Habel-Bloodgood’s Teaching Path

As an educator, Rafal Habel-Bloodgood shares his extensive knowledge of ensemble work and theatrical development with students and professionals. From 2004 to 2012, he was part of the MA in Acting course at Manchester Metropolitan University, created in partnership with Song of the Goat Theatre. He has taught at institutions including Rose Bruford College, the Bral School of Acting, and Music Village in Pelion, Greece, where he has been a regular instructor since 2016. In the USA, he has delivered masterclasses at UCLA and UC Irvine, focusing on the integration of movement, breath, and voice in creative practice.

With a lifelong dedication to ensemble performance, Rafal Habel-Bloodgood has shaped a distinctive approach to theatre. Through performance and teaching, he inspires others to connect with their creative potential, fostering a deeper understanding of the transformative power of the arts.

Rafał Habel-Bloodgood: The Art of Performance

Ον Off ensemble
Premiere December 2024 - Athens

Photo by Igor Stančík

Poster by Periklis Agianozoglou

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photo by Laskaris Tsoutsas

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photo by Marzena Zawal

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photo by Piotr St. Walendowski

photo by A. Chruściel

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Reżyseria Aniela Gabryel

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Toured Internationally

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Rafał Habel-Bloodgood