Jagoda N. Winter
Jagoda Nasic Winter is a versatile writer, actress, and theatre director, as well as the Founder of the Art‘Morte Collective. Born in Croatia to Croatian, Italian, and Japanese parents, her early life was profoundly influenced by the Yugoslav Wars, leading her to discover the arts as a refuge and a means of self-expression.
Her creative journey began with writing at the age of five, and by ten, she found her passion for storytelling solidified by a post-war performance of Romeo and Juliet. This formative experience propelled her towards a life dedicated to the arts. She pursued formal training at the RI Teatar Drama School under the guidance of Bojan Lakos, graduating in 2011. Winter further refined her craft through studies in Corporal Mime and Physical Theatre with Jorge Correa Bethencourt and honed her skills in Shakespearean and Greek tragedies at the Royal Scottish Academy in 2013.
In theatre, Winter has portrayed a range of characters, often embracing traditionally male roles with distinct interpretations. Her notable stage credits include:
Apologia (2024), playing Young Cagliostro
The Life of Oscar Wilde (2016), as Lord Alfred Douglas with the London Drama Group
Macbeth (2013), in the role of Macbeth at the Royal Scottish Academy, directed by Ali De Souza
Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2011), as Arthur Dent with Klavarija - RI Teatar, under the direction of Bojan Lakos
As a published writer, Winter’s essay Paradox for Snow showcases her literary talent and explores themes such as nihilism, dark psychology, and identity. Her works often integrate movement and environmental soundscapes to create immersive storytelling experiences.
Winter‘s film credits include roles in Born a King (2019) as Lady Red, Morbius (2022) alongside Adria Arjona, and Despair (2017) as Lucy. She is currently a member of the Young Vic’s Creators Program and collaborates with Projekt Europa, focusing on themes of identity and belonging. Recently, she joined Chisenhale Dance Space as a collaborator within the CDS Artist Community, where she emphasizes community building and practice development.
