Conor Neaves

Conor Neaves is a Movement Tutor (Virtual Environment) in the Department of Drama at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. A working-class actor and motion capture artist, he has worked regionally and internationally, including with The National Theatre and in projects like Game of Thrones and The Phantom of the Open. He is an Associate Artist of the National Youth Theatre and facilitates workshops for The Old Vic's School's Club program. His directorial debut, In the Shadow of the Black Dog, was remounted at the King’s Head Theatre after successful runs in Edinburgh and the UK. Conor is also a qualified Daoist Flow Yoga Teacher.

Education: Trained at the National Youth Theatre and Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.

Key Roles:

• Actor: National Theatre (collaborating with directors like Lyndsey Turner), CAST, NYT Rep Company
• Motion Capture: Work in computer games, VFX, and NT Live productions
• Assistant Director: How Love is Spelt, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, The Hired Man

Research & Practice: Specializes in movement integration across traditional theatre and digital mediums, emphasizing accessibility and innovation. His work bridges physical performance with emerging technologies like motion capture.