Physical Theatre & Acting Workshops

Theatre and Acting Workshops in Barcelona, Cologne & Germany

During the compact workshops we focus on a specific theme merging methods of ph ysical theatre, acting, performance, dance, body work and other fields of the performing arts. 
Dive in deep to move and to be moved!
Acting Master Class in Barcelona

Masterclass Emotional Expression

Acting workshop in Berlin in January 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."

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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."

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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."

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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 

January 17th & 18th 2026 in Berlin
Saturday 10 am to 6 pm
Sunday 10 am to 2 pm

Studio La Caminada, Böckhstraße 21, Berlin-Kreuzberg

Fees
  • Early Bird Fee: 190,- € (sign up until 31/10/2025)
  • Regular Fee: 210,- to 270,- € (sliding scale* - choose the amount that feels right for you )
  • Share the experience: Sign up together and receive 20,- € off each
* We offer a sliding scale to make this workshop accessible while honoring the depth and quality of the work.
If you are able to contribute on the higher end of the scale, you help support those who cannot. 

More information and registration info@samuelnunez.de
Ritualtheater-Workshop in Spanien: Menschen im Wald.

The Poetic Act - Creating Your Own Story

Ritual Theatre Workshop in the Catalan Countryside

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. 

Sacred 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.

And we take it one step further: We explore the shamanic states of consciousness and the realms of imagery from which original ritual theatre was born – realms that continue to nourish the foundations of contemporary transformative theatre. Together, they become a powerful, living source for deep and authentic artistic expression - whatever shape it might take

The focus of this workshop lies in the power of the poetic act. Through it, imprints and patterns at work in your life can become clear and tangible. What no longer serves you can be released, and a space opens for the new to unfold: you sense what wants to emerge from within yourself and allow it to take form. The ritual space becomes the stage for this transformation – a place to shape the story that truly speaks from within you.

What you'll find in the workshop
  • Performance as ritual: transformative, poetic actions in dialogue with the inner world and the environment
  • Psychomagic after Alejandro Jodorowsky – contemporary ritual theatre
  • Exploring shamanic states of consciousness and unfolding vision
  • Qi Gong and other practices for presence, grounding, and integration

Voices from previous workshops

"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."

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Jenny


"Coming closer to finding one's self is not an easy thing. Having the support and the unconditional acceptance of this person while scratching the deepest parts of my soul, is the greatest gift I could ever ask for."

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Eleni


"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.“

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Marina


Here you'll find the full testimonials and more voces 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 deepen the spiritual or inner dimension 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 Team

Samuel Núñez grew up with the spiritual traditions of two South American cultures.

Through close contact with members of the Mapuche people, he experienced their ceremonies, rituals, and worldview. At the same time, his grandfather introduced him to the cosmology and spirituality of the Andean peoples.

Over time, Samuel deepened this path through dedicated study. He explored Core Shamanism based on the teachings of Michael Harner and expanded his understanding of traditional and contemporary shamanic practices with teachers such as Alberto Villoldo, Sandra Ingerman, Marcela Lobos, and Rama Flores. Through his grandfather and several of these teachers, Samuel has become a lineage carrier, entrusted with transmitting this living tradition through ceremony and initiation.

It is important to him to emphasize:

“The shaman is not a priest or a guru – but a humble bearer and grateful messenger of tradition.”


Samuel’s 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-empowered spiritual experience. He also studied Psychomagic, a contemporary form of ritual theatre, directly 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.

Maren Núñez is a certified healing practitioner (Heilpraktiker), yoga teacher and therapist, and a Qi Gong teacher in training. For the past six years, she has been practicing in the Plum Village tradition of Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh, where she leads practice groups (sanghas) and enriches the sessions with her music. 

Themes close to her heart are the connection between artistic expression and the spiritual path, mindful, healing communication, and a living, adaptable practice — one that welcomes physical diversity, neurodivergence, and provides a trauma-sensitive environment.

In the workshops, Maren supports the shared journey with gentle body-based practices such as Qi Gong, and serves as second space holder — offering mindful presence and a listening ear.

 Accomodation

The workshop takes place on a rural estate in the beautiful surroundings of the Catalan region of La Selva.  A large property, surrounded by fields and forests, offers plenty of space for working, eating, and relaxing — both indoors and outdoors.
The house features simple, cozy shared rooms (2 to 5 beds) with central heating, four bathrooms, and two living rooms with a crackling wood-burning fireplace.
Meals — except for some basic ingredients — are not included. A well-equipped kitchen is available for everyone to use.
Each participant brings or buys locally what they need — we usually cook and eat together as a group.

Clase de emociones en el curso de teatro en Barcelona: mujer riéndose
Clase de emociones en el curso de teatro en Barcelona: mujer riéndose
Space of the ritual theatre workshop in Spain
Body Art estilo Butoh en el curso de teatro físico: mujer maquillada de blanco con luces en el pelo

Workshop Details

General information

Place: Riudarenes, Catalonia, Spain
Group: 8 to 16 participants
Language: German, English, Spanish (one is enough)
More information und Registration: info@samuelnunez.de 

Workshop planned for March 2026
Arrival: Wednesday Afternoon
Departure: Sunday after lunch
 
If you are interested, you can already let us know. 

Getting there

  • By plane: Fly to Girona Airport (from there it’s about a 15-minute drive by car or taxi, or a bit longer by bus to the workshop location). Pickup can be arranged.
  • Alternatively, fly to Barcelona Airport and continue by bus or train.
  • By regional train: From Barcelona, take the regional train to Sils station; we’ll be happy to pick you up from there.
  • By car: For example, about an hour’s drive from Barcelona. If you’d like to share a ride, please let us know.

Workshop Concepts

Past workshops that can be realized again (selection)

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