Martin Varallo

Current

Founder & Owner at You The Biscuit Creative Design
Co-Founder and Artistic Director at Mat Velvet and Charlie Show
Founding partner at Stretch People

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Past

Performer and main clown ~ "A Taste of Cirque" at Cirque du Soleil

Education

Northumbria University
Nene College ~ Northampton

Recommended

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Industry

Design

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Martin Varallo’s Summary

I am a trained Fine Artist, a painter, printmaker and sculptor (BA hons).

Creativity is essential to me.

I have performed world wide for over 18 years at the worlds top festivals and venues. Created circus acts, comedy routines and theatre shows.

I also write and direct for solo, double acts and Circus Companies.

I give specialised workshops in physical comedy, creating comic routines, playfulness, improvisation and trust building.

During my performing career I have continued to draw, create and use digital media. My specialities are Flash design and interaction, CSS, Illustration and graphic design.

I am trained in Falsh, CSS and javascript.

http://twitter.com/YouTheBiscuit

Martin Varallo’s Specialties:

All things creative, performing arts, acting, improvisation, circus, comedy, physical and verbal. Visual arts, Flash, CSS, HTML, Javascript, XML, Fine Art, Photography, Creativity, Play and Improvisation.

Member of the International Web Masters Association and HTML Writers Guild

Martin Varallo’s Experience

Founder & Owner

You The Biscuit Creative Design

(Design industry)

2007 — Present (2 years)

We offer unique solutions to those that need something out of the ordinary. We create things that last, that are forward compatible and have timeless design.

What we make are innovative and help you rise above the crowd. They reflect your individualism and your own creativity.

Recent work;
www.karinagauvin.com
Multi Juno Award winner and Gramme nominee Karina Gauvin needed a web site and concept that reflected her personality, her art and something feminine.
(Concept, Design, Actionscript, Flash, XML, Logo, Music)

www.mercedeschenard.com
International singer contortionist Mercedes Chenard required a site that gave a feel of professionalism, originality and a tint of humour.
(Concept, Design, Video, Actionscript, Flash, XML)

Please check www.youthebiscuit.com for a full portfolio of work and projects.
Co-Founder and Artistic Director

Mat Velvet and Charlie Show

(Performing Arts industry)

2006 — Present (3 years)

Mat Velvet and Charlie are Martin Varallo and Dominique Major.
This original blend offers an astounding display of acrobatic German Wheel prowess wrapped in a hilarious crinkly wrapper with a stunning twist at the end.
It is perfect for festivals indoor and out and has one of the worlds few female German Wheel artists !!
Founding partner

Stretch People

(Performing Arts industry)

1996 — Present (13 years)

Comedy double act incorporating circus, theatre, verbal & physical comedy, eccentric dance and live music to build routines and theatre shows.

www.stretchpeople.com
Performer and main clown ~ "A Taste of Cirque"

Cirque du Soleil

(Privately Held; 1001-5000 employees; Entertainment industry)

January 2006 — August 2006 (8 months)

Performed solo routine "15 - Love" with Cirque Du Soleil and Celebrity Cruises. 7 months on board Constellation during Caribbean and Baltic cruises including trans-Atlantic crossing.

Martin Varallo’s Education

Northumbria University

BA(Hons) , Fine Art , 1987 — 1991

Activities and Societies:

Painting, Printmaking, Glass & Pottery, growing cress seeds in large pieces of paper and always drawing.
Nene College ~ Northampton

Foundation , Art & Design , 1986 — 1987