Adama Diop

Adama Diop is a Senegalese actor, writer, director and filmmaker who works between Senegal and France. He has performed classical and contemporary theatre under directors including Frank Castorf, Julien Gosselin and Tiago Rodrigues, alongside developing his own writing and directing work. He is the founder and director of the École Internationale des Arts Dramatiques in Dakar.

Known For: The Cherry Orchard; Othello; La Distance

Selected Theatre Credits: Fajar, ou l’odyssée de l’homme qui rêvait d’être poète; Mes Frères; Macbeth; 2666; Bajazet – En considérant « Le Théâtre et la Peste »

Awards & Nominations: Winner, French Syndicate of Critics Award for Best Actor in a Play, 2022, for The Cherry Orchard

Training: École Supérieure d’Art Dramatique, Conservatoire de Montpellier; Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique, Paris