Christiane is a british actress, improvisor, storyteller, comedian. tokyo based, globally free.
A delightfully self-indulgent page, where I can feel proud of my achievements.
Trained in several schools of improv, she has performed improv and scripted plays on stages in Tokyo, NYC, Dubai, London, Hong Kong, Bangalore, Vancouver, Australia, New Zealand. She has taught and coached improv and communications workshops in Tokyo, Osaka, Bangalore, New Zealand and the UK.
Christiane’s recent acting work has seen her in Japan’s favourite Shin-Godzilla movie, American Express and UNIQLO world-wide TV commercial, provided the voices for several game characters, and she is the face and body for another 2 world-wide video games. She feels she secured these because of her experience in improv.
Her secret superpower is listening and observing, be that when coaching or performing. A sponge that soaks everything in and plays it for the truth of the moment, not for easy laughs. And some say she’s naturally funny, though you’ll have to be the judge of that.
Since December 2016, she’s gotten into storytelling. Big style. Not only hosting her own monthly comedy storytelling interrogation show in Tokyo (Perfect Liars Club Tokyo), but also performing her stories whilst on her travels. She regularly plays on stage in Tokyo with the Tokyo Comedy Store and the Pirates of Tokyo Bay, and performs standup around the city. (See the Events page for all her performances.)
Christiane is also a trainer and coach. She uses improv and more traditional techniques to empower and motivate people to discover new ways to communicate so that they can approach life & business with confidence and creativity. www.lotus.consulting
Loves: mountains, cheese, cucumber, salad cream, yoga, smiling whilst walking.
Dislikes: disorganisation, natto, anchovies, underestimating the temperature and the clothing required to keep warm.
“To live life, you have to be present. Listen to others and be aware of yourself.
To grow, you must seek empowerment for yourself and others. Step out into the unknown.
To feel alive, you must appreciate every flow state.
Oh, and be kind, people. Always be kind.”
THEATRE stuff
Improvazilla, cast member, unscripted theatre and musical improvisation, Tokyo Comedy Store. Dir: Chris Wells. 2015 - present
Cinderella (Rodgers & Hammerstein), Madame (principal role), Tokyo International Players, Dir: Karen Pauley. 2020
Macbeth (Shakespeare), Lady Macbeth, A witch, Malcolm, Messenger, (Lead/British accent), Blackstripe Theatre, 2019 - present (touring performance)
Sweeney Todd (by Sondheim), Assistant Director, Tokyo International Players. 2017
The Diary of Anne Frank (by Francis Goodrich), Mrs Edith Frank (Lead / British accent), Tokyo International Players, Dir: Jonah Hagans. 2017
The Dresser (by Ronald Harwood), Her Ladyship (Lead / British accent), Black Stripe Theater, Dir: Keiko Tsuneda. 2016
Little Women (by Louisa May Alcott), Marmee March (Lead / American accent), Tokyo International Players, Dir: Alysha Haran, 2014
Confusions (by Alan Ayckbourn), Mrs Pearce (Lead / British accent), Black Stripe Theater, Dir: Ieja Zin, Rodger Sonomura. 2015
Our Town (by Thornton Wilder), Mrs Webb (Lead / American accent), Independent Production, Dir: C Chailey
Big River: The adventures of Huck Finn (musical & adaptation from Mark Twain), Aunt Sally / Ensemble (Supporting / South American Accent), Tokyo International Players, Dir: Hannah Grace. 2016
The Secret Garden (musical by Marsha Norman), Mrs Medlock (Supporting / Northern British accent), Tokyo International Players, Dir: Alysha Haran. 2015
Romeo & Juliet, Lady Montague / The Apothecary (Supporting / Old woman caricature), Tokyo International Players, Dir: Wendell Harrison. 2014
Cinderella (pantomime / musical), Cinderella (Lead), Independent Production, Dir: R Seamore.
YoHo, ensemble piece, 2 week run, Cambridge Theatre Company
TV & FILM stuff
Death Stranding (Nov 2019), motion capture for ‘Mama’ and other characters, Kojima Productions. DIR: Hideo Kojima
Resident Evil 3 (April 2020), 3D scan body and face. Character: Emily, CAPCOM.
American Express, World-wide TV commercial
Cool Japan, NHK, regular off-site reporter and in-studio contributor
Shin-Godzilla (release: 2016), Karen Heath (Nuclear Researcher), TOHO. Dir: Hideaki Anno & Shinji Higuchi
We Which Remain (sequel to Honest Witness), Dr Boulanger (lead), independent production. Dir: Neill R. Bell-Shaw. IN PROGRESS.
Honest Witness, Dr Boulanger (lead), independent production. Dir: Neill R. Bell-Shaw
Vancouver no Asahi, Wealthy Canadian woman, TOHO. Dir: Yuya Ishii
Human Chair, Miss Granger, YouTube / Legendary Pictures, Dir: Rodger Sonomura
Things to do in Tokyo, Kelly (Real Estate Agent), Independent Film, Dir: James Morton
Epitah, Mother, Independent Film, Dir: Lukas Tokuda
VOICE stuff
Noblesse (Korean anime), Character: Ik Han, Woo, Writer: Son Jae Ho
Mitsubishi Motors, CM for Europe
IBM, VP Narration
Citizen Watch, VP Narration (Nominee: One Voice Award, Best Overall Performance in Corporate/Explainer, London 2020)
UNIQLO, CM for North America & Europe
Ymobile, Mobile VP narration in Japanese (Link to app & link to video sample)
Kiso Eigo 3, NHK, language learning radio skit. Various character voices.
Beatrix Potter books, roles: Jemima Puddleduck, Twinkleberry, other animals, Labo Teaching Center, Japan. DIR: Timothy Harris
The Flying Carpet, children’s storybook narration and character voices, Labo Teaching Center, Japan. DIR: Timothy Harris
NHK & BBC, Narration: Various documentaries
NHK Newsline, VO & narration
Omotenashi Tourist Navigation System, Narration
English Reader for College Students, Narration and character voices (Alice in Wonderland), Published: Saytosha / Kanagawa University
Independent productions, Various female & male video game characters, story narration with character voices
Moments Around The World
COMING SOON!!