Mr Ben-Jamin Newham A.D
(he/him)The Zanni Virtuoso - expert in pop culture and all things Comedy, theatre, film and television
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The Zanni Virtuoso - expert in pop culture and all things Comedy, theatre, film and television
After training under the maestro of Commedia dell’arte Antonio Fava in Italy at the age of 16 he bestowed me with the title of “the Zanni Virtuoso” and gifted me the largedt collection of his leather masks outside of the Fava family. With a collection of 18 masks worth over $50,000.00 AUD available for use they privide a striking instantly recognisable image for articles about Italy, History and especially theatre. I have worked in theatre, film and television in Australia since the age of 5 and worked for Fools In Progress Theatre Company for 10 years before inheriting the company when the founder retired in 2024. This made me one of the youngest Artistic Directors of a professional theatre company in the world at the time and by keeping up to date with and incorporating technology, ne...