ABOUT US
Set up by Marco Biasioli and Liam Grogan in December 2019, to produce new and thought-provoking theatre, Precarious Theatre has since debuted multiple pieces of new writing in Manchester, Camden, Bristol, and Bath. Driven by a desire to create challenging theatre that critiques our relentless and terrifying world in fun and interesting ways, we work collaboratively to develop exciting and innovative work which asks audiences to examine and question society and how we live in it.
"DO NOT BUILD ON THE GOOD OLD DAYS BUT BAD NEW ONES"
Liam Grogan
Artistic Director/Producer/Writer
Liam has been involved in all aspects of producing theatre from a young age and decided to found Precarious with Marco whilst he studying for his PhD focused on how combinations of music and theatre can communicate politics. As a director, he draws on influences both theatrical and musical to access the humanity of theatrical work, embracing the complex and the absurd to draw out that which can speak to an audience in compelling and engaging ways. He hopes that Precarious can become a beacon of progressive artistic practice in the years to come.
WHO ARE PRECARIOUS
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Marco Biasioli
Writer
Born in Rome, Marco has lived in London and Moscow, before relocating to Manchester where he completed his PhD in Russian contemporary music and is now a lecturer in Russian and East European studies. A founding member of Precarious, his plays examine the relationship between humans and society through the exploration of themes such as work and technology. He has had work performed at the Greater Manchester, Camden, and Edinburgh fringes, receiving plaudits from audiences and critics alike.
Francesca Maria Izzo
Producer/Actor/Precarious Nights
Born and living in London with an MA in Professional Acting from ALRA North. Represented by Inspiration Management, she has experience in a variety of performance settings from motion capture to voice work and has performed in venues across the UK, including the Lowry and HOME in Manchester. Francesca is currently combining her skin work and puppetry skills on a brand new immersive show in London. Having joined Precarious Theatre after the success of our debut production, Failure Studies, Fran's love of devising and collaboration has made her a valuable addition to the team.
Carolyn McCallion
Actor/Precarious Nights
An actor and creative with training from ALRA North, represented by Opaque Artists. She has been involved in various theatre and film productions, performing at various theatres in London and The Lowry in Manchester. She has previously won the Certificate of Excellence for the Soliloquy From at Londinium's Festival of Women's New Writing.
Ross Stephenson
Actor/Writer/Precarious Nights
An actor and writer from Lincolnshire. Trained in Acting at Italia Conti Academy and represented by Victorious Management, he has worked in a range of theatrical arts and styles, pursing passions and developing and honing his skills in the ever evolving creative industry. Some of recent credits include Precarious' Conversion and You Won’t Help Me at the Other Palace Theatre. Ross is also a published playwright, having recently published his first play Artorigus: The Downfall of a King after a successful run across the UK that finished at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2022.
CRITICAL RECEPTION OF OUR WORK
'A really really strong piece of theatre - proper drama and superb writing. A breath of fresh air! Absolutely fantastic!'
Szilvi Naray, Author of Difficult Women and founder of Ignition Stage Theatre
about One Hundred Percent
'Precarious Theatre successfully did what they set out to do. This play is both uncomfortably claustrophobic and darkly comedic and I’m very interested in seeing what this company does next.'
Evelina Black, A Youngish Perspective
about One Hundred Percent
'...through its collection of interestingly drawn characters, the play emerges as a dramatically heftier piece...full of potential for further, more dramatic exploration.
Ian Foster, There Ought To Be Clowns
about Conversion
'...the real humour has depth, rooted in serious ideas about what is, in effect, political vision.'
Jane Darcy, The Reviews Hub
about Conversion
'...beautiful moments of self-realisation...'
Sarah Birch, Camden Citizen
about A Theatre Show
'...a chaotic mood in which anything can happen...'
David Cunningham, British Theatre Guide
about A Theatre Show