Haruka Kuroda

I am a fight director, BADC certified senior instructor, a BECTU registered intimacy coordinator/ director, actor and voice-over artist.

 

Nearly 3 decades of working in this creative, challenging and ever-changing industry in the U.K., I have cultivated an eclectic skill set that spans multiple creative disciplines.

Rather than feeling like a "Jack of all trades", I choose to think of myself as a bowl of delicious ramen noodles (bear with me, it will make sense in a sec!).

​A bowl of authentic ramen is a harmonious medley of contrasting unique flavours, colours, and textures. Similarly, my career brings together seemingly distinct elements—acting, voice work, fight directing, and intimacy coordination—into a unified whole. Like a skilled ramen chef, I blend these facets with care, ensuring that each project I undertake leaves collaborators with a sense of satisfaction, warmth, and inspiration.

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As a fight director and intimacy director (for theatre)/ intimacy coordinator (TV& Film), my priority is to create a space which everyone involved are compassionately looked after so that they are able to fully commit to their creative challenges and produce their best work.

I offer my expertise and experience to bring authenticity, precision and excitement to those violent and/or intimate moments in every productions I work on. I thrive in collaborative process and I humbly trust that my creative flexibility will always lead me to discover greater physical storytelling. 

 

As an actor, I enjoy choosing productions and stories that bring joy, a sense of play and allow me to explore infinite creative possibilities. From My Neighbour Totoro (RSC) to a one-person Kamishibai storytelling shows that I create and produce with A Thousand Cranes Theatre Company, I am passionate about connecting with the audience and share the magical imaginary world of theatre. I loved being part of comedy series such as BBC Three's hit show Ideal for all of 7 series, an award winning CBBC show Officially Amazing (where I gained 3 Guinness World Records!) and a charming Cbeebies' Spot Bots, I've always committed myself fully to entertain the audience and having fun doing it! ​

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​As a Global majority creative professional in the U.K., I am passionate about representation in the arts.

I actively seek opportunities to work with productions that elevate marginalized voices and advocate to showcase stories and talents from diverse cultural backgrounds.