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Adriano is an actor, writer, theatre-maker and singer songwriter based in Sydney and Perth.

A graduate of NIDA, he has performed throughout Australia, Europe and New York.

 

As a theatre-maker and performer, he has presented work at The Public Theatre New York, Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Adelaide Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, Fringe World WA, Awesome Festival WA, Sydney Comedy Festival, The Great Escape Festival, Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, Sydney Opera House and The Sydney Writers Festival.

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His work spans the spectrum of theatre: cabaret, physical theatre, musicals, character comedy, stand-up, puppetry, improvisation, bouffon and clowning.

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A recipient of The Martin Bequest Travelling Scholarship and The Mike Walsh Scholarship, in 2008, he traveled to Paris to study for two years with master clown and theatre guru, Philippe Gaulier. 

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Since 2005, he has worked extensively with Sandra Bates at The Ensemble Theatre in Sydney and with Kim Carpenter's Theatre of Image.

Individually and with Holly Austin he has written several hit comedy shows, touring festivals and selling out Sydney seasons.

 

He co-created the comedy web-series ULTIMATE FANJ, which was part of Fresh Blood for ABCiview. 

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2017 Winner HIGHLY COMMENDED WEEKLY AWARD THIS BOY'S IN LOVE Adelaide Fringe Festival

2017 Nominated BEST CABARET THIS BOY'S IN LOVE Adelaide Fringe Festival

2016 Nominated BEST CABARET THIS BOY'S IN LOVE Fringe World, WA 

2016 Winner with Holly Austin and Jo Turner PHILIP PARSONS PLAYWRITING FELLOWSHIP for RUBY'S WISH. 

2014 Winner BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR The Sydney Arts Guide for PROOF :Ensemble Theatre

2006 Nominated BEST NEWCOMER The Sydney Theatre Awards for A VIEW FROM THE BRIDGE: Ensemble Theatre

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His new play was first presented at Griffin Theatre as NEVER LET ME GO as part of Batch Festival 2019. The play details the onset of AIDS in Sydney and the radical approach by the gay community and politicians that saved more than 25,000 lives- all set to an 80’s pop soundtrack arranged for a choir. 

 

Reviews:

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"Adriano Cappelletta doesn't so much arrive on stage as explode, like sweets from a piñata...He oozes effortless charisma...Absolutely exquisite" The LIST UK (for THIS BOY'S IN LOVE, Edinburgh Fringe 2017)

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"...Cappelletta is generous in spirit, and unbelievably warm, striking a rapport with his crowd so solid, that we cannot help but be enthralled. The level of dynamism in his work is astounding... Suzy Goes See (for THIS BOY'S IN LOVE, Sydney)

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"standouts include Adriano Cappelletta as the agressive but frustrated Luka"

Diana Simmonds, Stage Noise (for FACE TO FACE)

 

"with a light hand and much humour Austin and Cappelletta manage to pack a surprisingly powerful emotional punch"

Daniel Sanderson, The Canberra Times (for LITTLE BEAUTY)

 

"Cubbyhouse is as much fun and wildly imaginative as it is tightly scripted and heartwarmlingly poignant...a show that's both endearing and boundlessly magic"

Steve Jones, DB Magazine, Adelaide (for CUBBYHOUSE)

 

"Audition is one of the savviest little shows I've seen at Artrage for sometime, and its sparkle and professionalism is due no doubt to the strong sense of commitment to quality by the young players and the creative team"

Ron Banks, The West Australian (for AUDITION)