01 / Performance Portfolio

Acting & Stage Craft

I am a multidisciplinary performer and applied theatre practitioner with over two decades of experience spanning stage acting, improv, Playback Theatre, and storytelling. Driven by a love of continuous learning, I have travelled extensively to train and perform across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia.

I Artistic Foundation & Training

My journey began at university, where I fell in love with theatre, and evolved into a deep academic pursuit—including a Master’s Degree in Applied Theatre and a Postgraduate Degree in Theatre in Education. I have sought out international training to sharpen my craft, from physical theatre and Commedia dell'Arte to specialized intensives at The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago. As a musical theatre enthusiast, I am constantly working on my vocal technique, complemented by two years of formal training in voiceover.

Ferran Luengo performing in L'Odissea
Performing in L'Odissea for Assaig Teatre (València, 2010) 📸 Pedro Royo

II Stage & Improv Performance

Between 2002 and 2018, I performed in over 20 professional productions in Spain, working in both Spanish and Catalan under directors such as Joan Comes, Cesca Salazar, Pep Sanchis, Eva Zapico, and Paco Zarzoso. In recent years, I have fully immersed myself in the improv scene. I co-founded the Valencia Improv Playground in 2019 to establish English-language improv in the city before relocating to London, where I perform with musical and long-form troupes including Acaprov, Not GCSE Drama, and Shuffle.

Ferran performing at Belfast Improv Festival
Performing at the Belfast Improv Festival (Belfast, UK, 2025)

III Playback Theatre

In 2013 I discovered Playback Theatre, leading me to specialize in the form and become an accredited trainer. I use this art form as a vehicle for social awareness and community building. Starting as a co-founding member of Teatro Playback Inestable in València, Spain, I quickly connected with communities across the country and internationally. Today, I perform in London with True Heart Theatre and London Playback, portraying real-life stories on the spot to foster connection and empathy.

Conducting a Playback Theatre performance in Torrington
Conducting a Playback Theatre performance (Torrington, CT, USA, 2023)

IV Applied Theatre & Storytelling

Alongside Playback Theatre, I work closely with companies dedicated to pedagogical theatre through the art of interactive storytelling. I perform regularly with Freshwater Theatre Company, delivering sessions in dozens of primary and secondary schools across London and beyond since 2023.

Performing Don Quijote in a secondary school
Performing Don Quijote in a secondary school (London, UK, 2026)

V Voiceover & Vocal Work

Trained by leading voiceover professionals in València, Spain, I have experience recording for commercial advertising and educational media. Watch and listen to a sample of my voiceover work below:

02 / Training & Facilitation

Workshops & International Coaching

Holding a Postgraduate in Theatre in Education and an MA in Applied Theatre, I have dedicated my career to sharing the transformative power of theatre in every possible setting. Having facilitated across Spain, Portugal, the UK, Ireland, Germany, Bulgaria, Georgia, China, Japan, the United States, Hungary, and South Africa, my workshops are proven, adaptable, and ready for your ensemble, school, or community.

Facilitating a workshop in Shanghai, China
Facilitating a Playback Theatre workshop in Shanghai, China (2023)

I Pedagogical Approach & Disciplines

Playback Theatre: As a trainer accredited by the Centre for Playback Theatre with over a decade of experience, I facilitate sessions built on a conductor, music, actors, and real-life stories shared by participants—honouring every teller across education, corporate, mental health, and community spaces.

Improvisation & Applied Theatre: Shaped by twenty years of international play and training at Chicago's Annoyance Theatre, my improv facilitation focuses on grounded, truthful relationships, social awareness, and joyful humour. My Applied Theatre sessions activate collective creation and language learning to make a tangible community impact.

II Curated Workshop Catalogue

Select a category below to filter my training modules, intensives, and troupe coaching sessions:

Playback Theatre Level 1 • Core

Core Training: Introduction to Playback Theatre

Foundational training in ritual, short forms, active listening, and improvising from real personal stories for social change.

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Playback Theatre Level 2 • 12h Intensive

Embracing Long-Form Stories

Deepen ensemble structure, narrative arc, and theatricality when honouring complex, full-length teller stories.

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Playback Theatre Level 2 • 3–12h Intensive

Honouring the Stories with our Voice

Learn vocal harmony, rhythm, and spontaneous song building as emotional tools to elevate Playback Theatre performances thorugh original forms.

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Playback Theatre All Levels

Targeted Coaching for Playback Companies

Bespoke diagnostics, conducting mentorship, and artistic coaching tailored to the needs of established or emerging troupes.

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Improvisation Novice

Improv Basics: Yes, And… What?

A welcoming, supportive introduction to spontaneity, agreement, and building scenes together from scratch.

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Improvisation Intermediate

Perspective & Magical Realism

Blend grounded emotional truth with heightened, poetic stage worlds where the extraordinary meets everyday life.

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Improvisation Intermediate

Improv for Social Awareness: A Playback Approach

Bridge comedic/dramatic improv with deep attunement to create inclusive, resonant, and socially conscious stage work.

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Improvisation Intermediate

Introduction to Impro Match

Learn the mechanics, theatricality, rules, and high-energy play of the classic competitive Impro Match format.

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Improvisation Advanced

Empty Space, Immediate Theatre

Physicality, stage picture, bold character choices, and fearless dramatic presence in unscripted performance.

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Improvisation All Levels

Improvisación en Español / Improvisació en Català

Dedicated improvisation workshops and ensemble coaching delivered natively in Spanish or Catalan.

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Applied Theatre Community

Collective Creation in Community Spaces

Practical methodologies for devising original, participant-led theatre that amplifies local voices and community stories.

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Applied Theatre Language Learners

El Workshoppo: Improv for Language Learning

Overcome speaking anxiety and unlock conversational fluency through playful, low-stakes theatrical games.

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Applied Theatre Educators & Schools

Theatre in Education: Meaningful Learning

Interactive drama strategies and storytelling tools for teachers, facilitators, and educational settings.

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Interested in a quote, festival booking, or custom training package? Get in touch with me directly →

03 / Biography & Background

About the Professional

Ferran Luengo close-up portrait
Ferran Luengo — Actor, Improviser & Applied Theatre Practitioner

I am a Spanish actor, improviser, storyteller, and applied theatre facilitator based in London. Since transitioning from scripted theatre to improvisation in 2006, I have remained a constant presence in the scene. My practice is inspired by training with a wide range of international practitioners, including intensive studies at The Annoyance Theatre in Chicago. In Spain, I served on the organising committee of the Quart de Poblet Improv League and co-founded the English-speaking group Valencia Improv Playground. Now based in London, I perform with the a cappella musical improv troupe Acaprov, as well as Not GCSE Drama and Shuffle.

I am deeply passionate about Playback Theatre, a community-oriented art form I have practised since 2013. As an accredited trainer through The Centre for Playback Theatre (USA), I have delivered workshops across several continents, and I perform and facilitate regularly with London Playback and True Heart Theatre. As an applied theatre specialist, I am committed to Theatre in Education (TiE), having facilitated workshops and performed in over a hundred schools and colleges throughout London and the surrounding areas.

Audio Featured Interview: Improvly Speaking Podcast

That’s me in a nutshell professionally—if you have a moment, you can get to know me even better by listening to this in-depth conversation on the Improvly Speaking podcast:


Beyond the Stage

About the Human

Ferran outside Twede's Café in North Bend, WA
Outside Twede's Café in North Bend, WA, USA (2025)

I’m doing my best to navigate life with autism with the help of my partner and my adorable cats. I have a few things that help me recharge and make sense of the world—like getting lost in different universes through gaming, reading, and watching horror, sci-fi, or fantasy films. I could easily spend hours talking about all that geeky stuff.

Culture Things That Bring Me Joy

  • 🎵 Music

    I love alternative Spanish music (anything on the Elefant Records label), though the bands that truly shaped me were Pulp, Weezer, and The Smiths—it’s just a shame Morrissey turned into an old man yelling at clouds! Lately, I’ve been really enjoying Billie Eilish and Chappell Roan.
  • 🎬 Movies

    Horror is my comfort genre, with The Shining being my personal favourite. Of course, I never settle for just one genre when it comes to good storytelling, and a film and musical that really captures my spirit is The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Check out my Letterboxd profile.
  • 📚 Books

    I grew up reading Stephen King, classic sci-fi like Arthur C. Clarke, comic books, and getting lost in J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth. Today I still lean towards geeky literature alongside plenty of published theatre scripts. If you're curious about my current reads, visit my Hardcover profile.
  • 🎮 Games

    I mostly play single-player narrative experiences. Titles I keep returning to include BioShock, Assassin's Creed II, The Last of Us, and Skyrim. You can follow my gaming log on Backloggd or my Steam profile.
04 / Get In Touch

Contact & Bookings

Whether you're looking to book a Playback Theatre or improv workshop, collaborate on an educational or stage production, or simply say hello, here are the best ways to reach me:

Media The Newsletter & The Podcast

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Substack & Podcast Series

Playing Back an Improvised Life

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