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Bella Merlin

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Actor. Writer. Creator. Heart Ambassador. Dog-lover. Nature-lover. Peace-lover. https://linktr.ee/tillynobody https://tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:5599/

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Bella Merlin @bellamerlin.bsky.social · Jul 24

Over the past 12 weeks in the lead-up to EdFringe, I've created a series of 12 micro-documentaries (3-6 mins each) called THE ACTOR-CHARACTER BOND. They explore acting, storytelling and the resilience of surviving coercive (violent) relationships.

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Tilly No-Body

Why is romantic love so complicated? Why do we stay in relationships when they're no longer healthy? What does it mean to be an actor? TILLY NO-BODY: Catastrophes of Love is a fact-inspired solo pl...

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Bella Merlin @bellamerlin.bsky.social · Jul 22

tickets.gildedballoon.co.uk/event/14:5599/ Theatre - serious but not too heavy! A remarkable true story about recovery from a toxic marriage told with drama, humour, song and surprise. We dive into dark places and shine a bright light. Your presence at our show would be a delight! TILLY NO-BODY!

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Bella Merlin @bellamerlin.bsky.social · Jul 17

THE ACTOR-CHARACTER BOND is a 12-part series of 3-6 min micro-documentaries about TILLY NO-BODY: Catastrophes of Love, a fact-inspired play heading to EdFringe Jul 30-Aug 24 @ Gilded Balloon (Appleton/Bramley)
All episodes on: www.youtube.com/@tillynobody

TILLY NO-BODY Trailer & tickets info below

Bella Merlin @bellamerlin.bsky.social · Jul 16

Aug 16: 10.30am-12pm: STANISLAVSKY'S TOOLKIT: FREE PRACTICAL WORKSHOP FOR ACTORS: Gilded Balloon: Appleton/McIntosh, Edinburgh, Scotland
With Bella Merlin (world-renowned actor trainer and author of "THE COMPLETE STANISLAVSKY TOOLKIT" and "KONSTANTIN STANISLAVSKY") forms.gle/BiJsDkpkYzCA...

Bella Merlin @bellamerlin.bsky.social · Jul 16

Aug 9: 10.30am-12pm: EMBRACING THE FEAR: A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO NAVIGATING STAGE FRIGHT Gilded Balloon: Appleton/McIntosh
With Annika Speer (Public Speaking Initiative, University of California) & Bella Merlin ("Facing the Fear: An Actor’s Guide to Overcoming Stage Fright”) forms.gle/BiJsDkpkYzCA...

Bella Merlin @bellamerlin.bsky.social · May 1

Just dropped! The first in a series of 12 micro-documentaries accompanying our solo show TILLY NO-BODY.... Please check us out on YouTube each Thursday until we preview in Edinburgh at the Gilded Balloon on July 30th 2025! Thank you! www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsOy...

THE ACTOR-CHARACTER BOND: Episode 1 "TILLY WHO?"

YouTube video by Tilly No-Body

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Bella Merlin @bellamerlin.bsky.social · Apr 2

I am delighted to announce that we are now "revealed"! Tilly No-Body at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2025
Thank you to Andy Jordan Productions for being our guiding star in this exciting venture.
#edfringe2025 #edfringe

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In a deserted circus, drama, humour, music and songs tell the true story of actress Tilly Wedekind and her controlling, famous husband, Frank Wedekind (Spring Awakening). When Frank robs Tilly of her acting roles, he reduces her to a Nobody. Broken-hearted, she attempts suicide. Following her recovery, she reclaims her career, discovers her voice and writes her own story, so Tilly No-Body became a Somebody. This internationally acclaimed, magical, tour-de-force performance about love and identity asks: Why do we stay in relationships long after they've turned toxic? How can we take back our stories after we've been silenced?

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Bella Merlin @bellamerlin.bsky.social · Mar 27

Happy World Theatre Day! While the theatre of the world stage is playing out with some insanity, may the structured theatre happening in our collective spaces be creative, empowering and vibrant! #edfringe2025 #edfringe #makingtheatre #worldtheatreday2025 www.tillynobody.com

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Bella Merlin @bellamerlin.bsky.social · Mar 12

It's official! We're heading to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with TILLY NO-BODY - a play that gives a body and voice to an all-too often silenced story... Watch this space!
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Tilly No Body 1 min Teaser

YouTube video by Alison Anderson

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