TSODU (“So-do”) is short for The School of Dramatic Unlearning.

I set-up TSODU back in October 2019 with a group of 9 fantastic humans. I felt like the world needed it; now I realise just how much. It has since grown its own roots and wings, attracting new humans to the fold. And it’s open to anyone who would like to join.

TSODU is a space for creative audacity, joyous disruption and outrageous curiosity. For those who have been a part of it so far, it fulfils a deep need to play and expand creative languages on an ongoing basis, in a safe and committed community of performance artists, writers, actors, makers.  

Whilst our uniting frame is inherently theatrical, our explorations are multi-disciplinary; there is an expansive focus on magnificent acts of all creative kinds. We explore how to play; how to tell stories; how to come alive. It’s eccentric, holistic and true to its name: we are drawn to unlearning as a process of living and making sublime (and maybe ridiculous) work.  

I am humbled by its evolution, and excited by its future, which depends always on the voices who join the revolution!

The current format is:

TSODU Shakers meet online on Monday evenings and Thursday mornings: the emphasis is on free play and exploration, developing our splendour as live performers and makers; a kind of creative development space with no strings attached. Max number of participants is 8, with new participants able to join each season.

TSODU Makers will be beginning in the Spring, online. The focus is on developing a particular project in the company of fellow makers.

For in-person workshops, please see my WORKSHOPS page.

Payment is always on a sliding scale.

If you want to know more, email me at amygwill@hotmail.com.

“This space feels as though it is my safest ever playground. I like the alternative universes we create. It gives me freedom.” (Maisie)

“TSODU is a gym to flex forgotten, but often the most essential muscles. To delve into the dressing up box and not know what’s going to come out. It’s a big canvas to keep reinventing your way of working, or to just revisit what got you in to playing in the first place.” (Bryher)

“This is a space where I can genuinely be myself. Amy truly sees us. I feel this is an amazingly safe space to experiment and progress. And such a creative space full of creative people!” (Joana)