Miguel Hernando Torres Umba

multidisciplinary artist

Miguel is a multidisciplinary artist from Colombia based in the U.K. Initially trained as an actor and further specialized in physical theatre, Miguel's perceptive, dynamic and engaging work gain him a robust experience in carnival arts, physical theatre, immersive theatre, film & media. He is a devising performer and theatre practitioner with the acclaimed theatre company Gecko theatre, currently touring with KIN, a Gecko & National Theatre co-production. For 12 years, he worked with the immersive theatre maverick Secret cinema as an actor, performance director and creative director. He also worked as a performer, choreographer, and associate creative director for the carnival arts company Mandinga Arts.

Miguel is the Artistic Director of UMBA, a company founded to channel his experience and passion towards creating compelling work that responds to human and sociopolitical issues. .