Posted in events, other on Apr 16th, 2009 No Comments »
As I sit here with Hou; (short for Houdini - 4′ python sleeping in my lap… kids’ school pet.. needed home for Easter.!. by the way, she’s lovely.!. and very low maintenance!) I find myself contemplating the worth of Art. Perhaps it is the fact that my cold blooded little buddy seems to have her life [...]
Posted in events on Jul 29th, 2008 No Comments »
Hi all, here is a quick up date whilst I am away.. and have access to a computer. I have just finished filming the first of several short comedy sketches in London and have had great fun making them. Its the first time I have viewed rushes ( the uncut, uneditted footage) and not cringed. [...]
Posted in Funny Theatre moments on Jun 3rd, 2008 No Comments »
A wonderful, if very mischevious famous Northern comedian starred as the male lead in a farce show which toured around the UK a few years ago. I was lucky enough to land the female lead when I was still wet behind the ears and thus a prime target for his humerous attentions (I did say this was a [...]
Posted in Tips, other on Jun 3rd, 2008 No Comments »
“Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaargh.. I can’t go on, my throat is so sore.. I have no voice!” As an Actor and Director I must have heard those words so often. They become the ‘6 months into a long run ‘ mantra. Fatigue sets in, the novelty is worn off and our immune systems are finally giving into those [...]
Posted in Funny Theatre moments on May 31st, 2008 2 Comments »
I was collaborating on a new musical a few years ago with a fantastically funny and charismatic larger than life actor who was appearing in the West End with a very famous and fabulous older actor. This famous star was well known in inner circles for being a bit of a ‘diva’. I am good [...]
