About Clash.

Clash Theatre Co. was founded by Jethro Pidd to bring rigorous, story-first stage combat and physical theatre training to performers, students, and companies across the state.

How We Work

While every project is different, all of our workshops and teaching engagements follow the same core principles.

We Listen.

Every project starts with a conversation. Whether you're directing Shakespeare, producing a musical, or planning a school workshop, we begin by understanding your production, your team, and your goals.

We Create.

Once foundations are set, we build movement that's safe, repeatable, and dramatically effective. Every action is choreographed, clearly communicated, and rehearsed until performers can work with confidence.

We Collaborate.

The best choreography grows from collaboration, not imposition. Working alongside directors, performers, and creative teams, we develop movement that feels authentic, achievable, and true to the story you're telling.

We Refine.

Great choreography keeps evolving. We stay involved through rehearsals, fight calls, and production week to keep the work safe, consistent, and performance-ready.

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Meet Jethro

Jethro Pidd is a theatre practitioner, educator, and fight director based in Adelaide. His work spans stage combat, physical theatre, musical theatre, directing, acting, and arts education. Three decades of it.

He holds a Bachelor of Education in Drama and Dance, and continues to train as a Fight Director with the Society of Australian Fight Directors Inc. (SAFDi). He also serves as SAFDi's South Australian State Representative.

Across his career, Jethro has worked in schools, youth theatre, community theatre, and professional productions. Clash Theatre Co. is where that experience lives now: a training brand built to make dynamic, professional, and accessible performance work available to anyone who wants it.

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Testimonials

  • "There was no dead time. Jethro developed rapport incredibly quickly and the students loved how practical the workshop was."

    Ruby Pinkerton

  • "Our students' confidence working together grew exponentially."

    Matt Chapman

  • "The combat assisted their performances, making them believable and engaging."

    Drama Teacher

  • "Students became more willing to take risks in devising."

    Drama Teacher

  • "Safety was paramount throughout. The space was safe and supportive at all times with clear strategies that protected student agency and wellbeing."

    Theatre Director, Adelaide

  • "Clear communication throughout the process, clear expectations, and a highly professional approach."

    Kristina Perkas

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