Physical Theatre & Acting Workshops

Theatre and Acting Workshops in Berlin & Germany

During the theatre and acting workshops in Berlin, Cologne and other places we focus on a specific theme merging physical theatre, acting, performance, dance, body work and other fields of the performing arts. 

Dive in deep to move and to be moved!

Body Art estilo Butoh en el curso de teatro físico: mujer maquillada de blanco con luces en el pelo

Interdisciplinary Physical Theatre

Theatre Workshop in Berlin - All Levels Welcome

In this intensive two-day workshop, you will explore different facets of interdisciplinary Physical Theatre.

Starting from the body and its impulses, the work focuses on expanding your personal expression, discovering new possibilities of play, and entering into a direct, vibrant connection with yourself and others.


Content:

  • Movement Research – impulses, flow, movement qualities, and translating inner experience into physical form
  • Psychophysical Training based on Jerzy Grotowski’s work – the body as a gateway to inner impulse; working on presence, authenticity, and organic expression
  • Play as a Creative State – accessing spontaneity, presence, and vibrant stage energy
  • Nonverbal Communication – perception, expression and connection beyond words
  • Working with Real Emotions – foundations and practical training for authentic and immediate expression


Who is this workshop for?

People with or without previous experience, as well as artists from all disciplines who are interested in interdisciplinary Physical Theatre, Samuel Núñez’s methodology, and/or the Physical Theatre Professional Training Program.

Workshop Details

Berlin

Planned for winter 2026/27


Languages

German, English, Spanish (knowledge of one of those is enough)


If you're interested, you can already write to us: info@samuelnunez.de  


Ritualtheater-Workshop in Spanien: Menschen im Wald.

The Poetic Act - Creating Your Own Story

Ritual Theatre Workshop in Germany

 This workshop invites you on a journey to the roots of theatre –  to a place where theatre and ritual are deeply intertwined, where performance becomes a tool for authentic expression and deep transformation. 

Ritual Theatre, as we understand it, is a return to the origins of theatre and draws on the work of visionary artists such as Jerzy Grotowski, Eugenio Barba, and Alejandro Jodorowsky, who see in theatre a path of deep inner connection and both individual and collective transformation. Elements of their work flow into this workshop – alongside practices that have emerged from Samuel’s own artistic research.

The focus of this workshop lies in the power of the Poetic Act — an artistic action through which inner experience takes on visible, embodied form. What has shaped you, what moves you, what lives within you becomes material for creation. As it takes form, clarity begins to emerge: what wants to be carried forward, what may be transformed, what seeks to come into being?
The ritual space becomes a stage — not for performance, but for lived action. What moves you is shaped into creative expression, and theatre arises from within.

What you'll find in the workshop
  • Body-centered emotional work – fostering vibrant self-connection and authentic artistic expression
  • Butoh impulses – as embodied practice and aesthetic inspiration, cultivating perception, presence, and new forms of expression
  • Performance as Ritual – transformative, poetic acts in dialogue with your inner world and the surrounding nature
  • Psychomagic inspired by Alejandro Jodorowsky – contemporary ritual theatre in which symbolic actions become carriers of transformation. There are two options of participation (see below).

About the Psychomagical Act

The Psychomagical Act, inspired by the work of Alejandro Jodorowsky, works on an even deeper level than the Poetic Act. It addresses the unconscious directly through symbolic, artistic-shamanic action, speaking in the imaginal language the unconscious understands. In this way, it can have a powerful and lasting transformative effect.


More elaborate and detailed than the Poetic Act, it is individually tailored by Samuel to the specific person and their theme, which requires careful preparation. For this reason, only a limited number of Psychomagical Acts can take place within each workshop, and an additional contribution applies.


The remaining participants act as witnesses, offering energetic support while gaining insight into this work and inspiration for their own Poetic Acts, which may draw on a similar symbolic language.


How it works

  • Initial inquiry and exchange about the theme and whether it is suitable for a Psychomagical Act
  • Preparation through email contact and an individual conversation
  • Design and preparation of the Psychomagical Act by Samuel
  • Performance within the workshop setting, supported by the group’s presence

Additional contribution: €240

Limited availability: maximum 3 participants
Body Art estilo Butoh en el curso de teatro físico: mujer maquillada de blanco con luces en el pelo

Voices from previous workshops

"I loved the workshop, how there was theory, practice, action, playing… And how we ended up creating our own art, expressing ourselves through it – and then improving it with your guidance. You inspired me to not only perform art, but also to create it."

from

Maria


"These three days were a deep journey into myself. What you shared with us became a bridge and now I walk across it with more presence, more trust in my feelings, and a deep love for this process of becoming. The changes I feel within myself are radical and truly transformative."

von

Jenny


"You created a space like home for us. During these days I felt safe, supported and confident - something truly special and rare. I achieved to open my heart and show it with all her feelings, demons and sadness and it was such a relief making an artistic structure with you. Thank you for creating a space where self expression feels free.“

von

Marina


Here you'll find the full testimonials and more participants sharing their experience of Samuel's work.

Body Art estilo Butoh en el curso de teatro físico: mujer maquillada de blanco con luces en el pelo

Who is this workshop meant for?

  • For all who are drawn to the transformative power of theatre and are seeking authentic expression and inner connection.
  • For artists wishing to dive deeper into the inner landscapes of their creative work.
  • For therapists with an artistic or spiritual orientation who are interested in integrating more embodied, expressive or ritual elements into their practice.
  • For professionals in dance or theatre education who are looking for fresh inspiration.
No prior experience is necessary – curiosity and openness to new experiences are enough. 

Workshop Diretor

Samuel Núñez is a theatre director, film maker and teacher. His artistic path has been profoundly shaped by Jerzy Grotowski’s Sacred Theatre and Eugenio Barba’s anthropological theatre research, which approach theatre as a living and self-empowering transformative experience. 


He studied Psychomagic, a contemporary form of ritual theatre with Alejandro Jodorowsky. 


His methodology is further enriched by his studies in transgenerational dynamics (metagenealogy) and the psychology of C.G. Jung – particularly the concepts of shadow work, archetypes, and synchronicity, which deeply inform his work.

Accomodation

 The workshop takes place in Wilstedt, near Bremen. A beautiful piece of land in a forest, with a large meadow and a covered fireplace, offers space for working, eating and relaxing.
The house is simply furnished and includes rooms with two to four beds, as well as two common spaces. It is also possible to stay in your own tent.
Food is not included. A well-equipped kitchen is available for everyone – participants either bring what they need or buy it locally. Meals are usually prepared and shared together.

Workshop Details

Ritual Theatre Workshop in Germany planned for spring 2026


Languages German, English, Spanish (one language is sufficient)


More information: info@samuelnunez.de 

Workshop Concepts

Past workshops that can be realized again (selection)

Acting Master Class in Barcelona

Emotional Expression Intensive

Body-centered work with real emotions - acting workshop in Cologne

This intensive format offers a deep dive into Samuel’s field of expertise: the artistic work with real emotions. We explore techniques that lead to expression of great depth and authenticity – while at the same time enabling a precise and safe way of working with emotional states.


After a theoretical and practical introduction to the physiology of emotions and its application in the performing arts, the focus lies primarily on the method that Samuel has developed through decades of research and experience in training performers. In the spirit of transdisciplinary physical theatre, these techniques place the body at the centre of emotional expression. When emotions are experienced physically, a direct emotional communication emerges – both between the performers themselves and with the audience. At the same time, the mental space remains largely free – allowing for greater presence, intuition, and play.

This method is highly versatile: it can be applied in dance, theatre, and performance, as well as in front of the camera. It allows for a clear, profound, and finely nuanced composition of emotional expression.


Topics include:

  • Physiology of emotions: the interplay between body, nervous system, hormones, and perception
  • Warm-up and movement training to strengthen the connection with the body
  • Exercises for releasing blocks and mental states that hinder creative work – for example in relation to emotional contact, self-exposure, or an overly cognitive approach to creativity and expression
  • Acting technique according to Konstantin Stanislavski: inner impulse, emotional authenticity, and physical presence
  • Emotional states in theatre according to Antonin Artaud: emotional induction
  • Techniques and tools developed by Samuel: mirror technique, body telling, opposites, emotional grounding, and working in flow
  • Precision in expression: micro-expressions, minimalism, and working with stillness, emptiness, and emotional neutrality
  • Conscious exit from emotional states and return to a neutral, balanced state 
  • and more
Frau beim Theaterworkshop: glücklicher Gesichtsausdruck
Frau mit wütendem Gesichtsausdruck bei der Schauspiel-Masterclass
Schauspielerin bei einem Workshop in Deutschland mit nachdenklichem Blick nach unten.
Frau mit sehr müdem Gesichtsausdruck beim Schauspielworkshop in Köln

Who is this for?

  • People of all experience levels who are interested in artistic work with real emotions – whether as a compact entry point or as a way to go deeper into an existing practice.
  • Artists from all fields, whether formally trained or self-taught, who wish to deepen and expand their practice.
  • Professionals in dance, theatre, and performance education who are looking to broaden their perspective or integrate new methods into their work.
  • And anyone who wants to consciously develop their presence, expressive capacity, and the connection between physical and emotional expression on stage.

Organisatorisches

Timeframe: July and August 2026


Workshop in Cologne: August 28–30

Freitag und Samstag 10:00–18:00

Sonntag 10:00–14:00


Workshop venue: Tor28 (near Cologne Central Station)

Accommodation: Self-organised (we are happy to provide recommendations if needed)


Included in the format

  • Two preparatory online sessions of approx. 1.5 hours each.
  • Option for a one-to-one session with Samuel after the workshop, offering feedback and individual guidance on your artistic process.


Languages: German, English, Spanish (any one of these is sufficient)


Contribution
€380–€480 (sliding scale – choose according to your financial possibilities)
Payment in installments is possible.


Information and registration: info@samuelnunez.de  

Acting Master Class in Barcelona

Masterclass Emotional Expression

Acting workshop planned for 2026

This masterclass is dedicated entirely to Samuel’s field of expertise: the artistic work with real emotions. We explore techniques that lead to an expression of great depth and authenticity – while at the same time enabling a precise and safe way of working with emotions.

After a theoretical and practical introduction to the physiology of emotions and its application in the performing arts, the focus lies mostly on the method that Samuel has developed over the course of his research and decades of experience in training artists. In the spirit of transdisciplinary physical theatre, these techniques place the body at the center of emotional expression. For when emotions are experienced physically, a direct emotional communication emerges – both between the artists themselves and with the audience. And the mental space remains largely free – leaving room for more presence, intuition, and play.

This method is highly versatile: it can be applied in dance, theatre, and performance, as well as in front of the camera. It allows for a clear, profound, and finely nuanced composition of emotional expression.

Topics
  • Physiology of emotions
  • Warm-up and movement training to strengthen the connection with one’s own body
  • Exercises to release blockages and mental states that hinder creative work – e.g. with regard to emotional contact, showing oneself, or overly intellectual approaches to creativity and expression
  • Classical technique: Emotional memory according to Stanislavski
  • New techniques: emotional induction, mirror technique, body telling, emotional breathing, working with emotions in the flow state, emotional grounding.
  • Microexpressions and minimalism: the art of communicating emotions in very subtle ways
  • Emotions in movement and communication
  • Introduction: the state of silence as a safe base for the performer
Master Class Emotions in Acting, Barcelona
Acting Master Class summer workshop Barcelona
Performing Arts Master Class - working with real emotions

Testimonials

"This methodology is liberating. It gives the actor the opportunity to be honest with themselves and with the audience. A deep dive into the emotion without the mental load it would leave without this training."

von

Eleni, Workshop Emotion & Ritual Theatre

"First of all, I want to thank you for this wonderful workshop. In just a few hours I learned an incredible amount, and I really enjoyed it. The workshop was interesting, varied, and very compact. I learned so much that even the teachers at my acting school were surprised at how much my performance had improved over the weekend."

von

Léon, Masterclass Emotional Expression

"Great activities, great acompaniment, great group!  Thank you Samuel for the safe space and your close company. I look forward to being there again in the future."

de

Lukas, Masterclass Emotional Expression

 Who is this workshop meant for?

  • Artists from all disciplines – especially acting, dance, circus arts, music, and performance
  • Teachers and facilitators in creative or body-oriented fields (e.g. dance and theatre pedagogy)
  • Directors, coaches, and others guiding creative processes
  • People interested in body-centered emotional work – regardless of profession or prior experience
  • Anyone who would like to get to know Samuel’s work – for example, with a view to later joining the professional training or other courses


No prior experience required.

Director

Samuel Núñez is a theatre director, filmmaker, acting coach, and teacher specializing in emotional expression, directing, physical theatre, and transdisciplinary approaches. For more than 30 years, he has been exploring and developing techniques for artistic training and staging. You can find more about him and his methodology in his biography.

Workshop Data 

In planning for 2026
If you are interested, you can already writ to us: info@samuelnunez.de
Master Class de Interpretación emocional en Barcelona

 Performance Project ZUCCO

 Intensive Theatre Summer Workshop in Barcelona

“Go upwards. 
Don’t try and go over the walls, because beyond the walls are more walls: prison goes on forever. 
You can only escape from the rooftops, towards the sun. They’ll never put a wall between the sun and the earth.”

Roberto Zucco
In which prisons do we find ourselves?
What they made of?
And which is our own way towards the sun?
 
In this Project, the group will elaborate a performance based on the play "Roberto Zucco" by Bernard-Marie Koltès directed by Samuel. We will play with styles and forms such as realism, surrealism, expressionism, physical theatre and butoh and bring them together in a transdisciplinary context.
 
The preparatory work on the performance will take place from home before the Barcelona workshop. Samuel will lead an active exploration of the basic text and work on first ideas for staging. This will mainly be realized via e-mail. 
 
The project is open to persons with and without experience in performing arts, like theatre, dance, music, acrobatics.

We will focus on
  • Installation, Body Art
  • Dramatic improvisation and composition with and without text
  • Physical communication / dramaturgy in movement
  • Techniques and dramaturgy of emotions
  • Choreography
  • Masks
  • Magical Realism

Director

Samuel Núñez is a theatre director and teacher specialized in physical theatre, transdiscipline, theatre anthropology and emotional expression. For more than 25 years he has been exploring and developing techniques for the direction and training of artists. One of his main focuses are methods which enable artists to connect authentically with their creative source, their co-artists and those experiencing their art. At present he mainly works in Barcelona, Berlin and the area of Cologne (Germany).
Taller intensivo de Teatro Físico The Poetry of Silence en Berlin
Taller intensivo de Teatro Físico The Poetry of Silence en Berlin

The Poetry of Silence

A transdisciplinary arts workshop in the middle of nature

An exploration of creativity through silence. In the beautiful environment of "Geode Art Space" we will approach in a different ways a state of silence in which poetry - in the sense of creative expression - can arise in a very natural way. It is a very active and authentic state of presence in this very moment. Here, one is naturally connected with an inexhaustible source of creativity which now flows freely manifesting what we call the poetry of silence. We do not refer to silence as an intellectual or religious concept, but a state of being that can actually be experienced and trained. It is a way of working and a path towards transcending art. Art becomes the vehicle of a journey in which deep connection and true transformation can occur - in the artists themselves as well as those experiencing their art.

This workshop is open to artists from all fields (theater, dance, painting, plastic art, literature, music, audio-visual arts etc.) and other interested persons. No physical condition or prior knowledge is necessary.
 
Topics
  • approaching  silence through movement: mindfulness, organic movement, butoh & more
  • exploration of authentic emotions through body and silence
  • minimalism in emotion and expression
  • communication and composition
"The Poetry of Silence", Berlin 2018

Accomodation

The workshop will take place on the grounds of Geode Art Space in Navata/Girona, near Figueres. Participants can bring a camping tent to put it in the outdoor space that is large and has many shady places. There are also several places available to sleep in the new studio, bringing a mat and sleeping bag. The accommodation price includes breakfast (Saturday, Sunday) and one lunch (Saturday). The other meals (snacks, dinner) are organized individually or together. There is a kitchen available for us.

How to arrive
  • By car (if you want to share your car, you can let us know).
  • By train to Figueres Vilafant, then continue by public transport to Geode Art Space.
(We'll give you more directions when you sign up.)

Surroundings Geode Art Space
Physical Theatre workshop GODOT in Barcelona

Performance Project GODOT/#waiting

Are we waiting? And if so, what for - and how?
Do we have any time left to wait?
And what if we just stopped waiting?
 
In this Project, the group will elaborate a performance based on the play Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett directed by Samuel. We will play with styles and forms such as realism, surrealism, expressionism, physical theatre and butoh and bring them together in a transdisciplinary context.
 
The preparatory, non-local, work on the performance will take place before the Barcelona workshop. Samuel will lead an active exploration of the basic text and work on first ideas for staging. This will mainly be realized via e-mail. 
 
The project is open to persons with some (or more) experience in performing arts, for example theatre, dance, music, acrobatics.

We will focus on
  • Installation, Body Art
  • Dramatic improvisation and composition with and without text
  • Physical communication / dramaturgy in movement
  • Choreography
Physical Theatre Summer Workshop in Barcelona

Urban Dance with an Artistic View

Intensive Workshop with Samuel Núñez and Karol Galindo

For all information please write us!
Physical Theatre Workshop Berlin

The Poetry of Silence

Physical Theatre Workshop in the Forest of Strausberg

During this workshop we will explore the potential of silence and movement for the expression of intuitive creativity. We will use the exterior ambients of the community project ANDERE WELT in the forest of Strausberg to let ourselves be inspired by their different atmospheres. In this encounter with nature and with ourselves it is possible to discover a very primal and poetic body language.

Topics
• Body work: Organic movement, butoh, body memory
• Silence as a state of creativity and a path towards authentic emotions
• Minimalism and emotion in movement
• Communication and Composition
• and more
Physical Theatre Workshop in Strausberg/Berlin

Accomodation

The workshop will take place on the grounds of the community project ANDERE WELT in the forest of Strausberg near Berlin. 

Most of the workshop will be held "open air", but there is also a interior working space of booked for us. Lovely, simple 2 and 4 bed rooms are available for accommodation as well as shared bathrooms and other community rooms. Catering will be organized by the participants themselves. 
Workshop group The Poetry of Silence 2018
Physical Theatre Workshop

In Emotion

Physical Theatre Workshop

This workshop is fully dedicated to Samuel's specialty: working with real emotions. We will devote ourselves primarily to the basic emotions in order to finally approach even more complex emotional states. In contrast to many others in this field, the techniques practiced do not rely on the personal life story of the actors, but take their starting point in working directly with body and consciousness. Exercises from transdisciplinary body theater, which were developed by Samuel himself in the course of his research, will structure the workshop. They will also give us a taste of how authentically experienced emotions can become a valuable tool of artistic expression. All the same, the workshop is explicitly open to people without artistic ambitions. 

Participants with and without experience in this field or in the field of theater are welcome. During this workshop, they can get to know working with authentic emotions or deepen their experience and refine the application in detail. 

Topics
• Physiology of emotions
• Silence as a way to authentic emotion
• Beyond emotion
• Minimalism in emotional expression
• Induction (emotional journey)
• Emotions in movement and communication

More Workshop Topics

  • The Poetry of Movement
  • Sacred Theatre 
  • Sacred Theatre and Performance
  • Artaud and The Poetry of Movement
  • Tools of the Actor
  • Performance LAB
  • Integral Theatre
  • Transdisciplinary Role Construction
  • Silence in Motion
  • The Empty Space