The London International School of Performing Arts was founded in 2003 by Thomas Prattki - the former pedagogical director of the Jacques Lecoq International School of Theatre (Ecole Jacques Lecoq) in Paris.
The physical theatre school is based on the work of Jacques Lecoq, however is fast distinguishing itself as a viable physical theatre training program.
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