December 2007 - Biographies
Your Host Peter Davis.
Peter trained at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
Peter has appeared in several operas with the English Nation Opera (London Coliseum), which include “The Rhinegold”, “Nixon In China” and “Salome”.
Comedy credits as writer/performer include “Pre Plague”, “Murder at the Old Folk’s Home” (Brighton Fringe) and Finbar, all in various London comedy venues. Peter is happy have become a bit of a regular here at London Bites.
Sarah Simpkins in “Saints and Sinners” by Duncan Armitage.
Sarah has just finished a years training with The Actors Company. She made her professional debut in October in “Undiscovered Country” by Tom Stoppard as Mrs Wahl and was, according to Time Out, '...a wonderfully Wildean matron, shrieking her disapprobrium with befitting gusto'. She is delighted to be appearing in London Bites. Contact via, sarahsimpkins@ntlworld.com
Duncan Armitage in his own piece “Saints and Sinners”.
Based in Brighton, Duncan recently performed in the West End as Mr. Natter in “Undiscovered Country”. He has performed in London and throughout Sydney. Professional credits include contemporary theatre “The Subtle Art of Flirting”, comedy “The Real Inspector Hound”, Black Comedy and classical work “Mary, Queen of Scots”.
He wrote Saints and Sinners on Daydream Island in Queensland . Duncan can be contacted on 07789731679 and via www.duncanarmitage.com
Madeline Carrick in her own piece “Mrs Mary Christmas”.
Madeline trained at Drama Centre, London, Shakespeare’s Globe and The Vakhtagnov Theatre Institute, Moscow. Since leaving Drama Centre her credits include, “To Quote the Bard”, “Shop: Play”, and “Coconut Milk”. She recently returned from travelling in Japan and Korea. Contact via madelinecarrick@hotmail.co.uk
Jeryl Burgess in “Absurd Person Singular” by Alan Ayckbourn.
Jeryl trained with the Actors Company. Credits include Mrs von Aigner in ‘Undiscovered Country’ (New Players), Lona Hessel in ‘The Pillars of the Community’, Hester Collyer in ‘The Deep Blue Sea’ and Madame Arcati in ‘Blythe Spirit’ (directed by Hugh Fraser). She has performed historical dance with Baroque and Roll. Contact jerylburgess@hotmail.co.uk.
Ellis Winn singing his own piece “The Year that Father Christmas fell in Love”.
Tony Winn has been a singer/songwriter for 30 years touring clubs around the UK. He trained as an actor in 2005, had to adapt a new name Ellis Winn due to Equity restrictions, and has since appeared in TV commercials and various short films. He has a one-man show “Singing In The Bath” which he has taken to the Edinburgh Fringe. Contact ellis.winn@btinternet.com
Lindsey Bourne in her own piece “All is Calm, All is Bright”.
Lindsey graduate from Arts Ed in 2006, having completed an MA in Acting. Since then she has performed in a variety of theatre productions, including performing at the Edinburgh Fringe and at The National Theatre. Contact lindseyabourne@yahoo.co.uk
Ryan Metcalfe in “The Stable” by Richard Keith.
This is Ryans third and final appearance in London Bites. Ryan was schooled at AFDA (South Africa) and has spent the past two years exploring Europe. Next month, Ryan will fly to Australia, never be seen again. He would like to thank London Bites for all their kindness and support.
Richard Keith in his own piece “The Stable”.
Richard trained at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. His credits include Prince Harry in “A Right Royal Farce” (Kings Head Theatre), Nuntius in “Caesar and Pompeii” and Epaphroditus in “The Tragedy of Nero” (The Globe Theatre) and Austin in “True West” (English Theatre Company-Germany). He is a member of the Royal Court Young Writers Programme and his first play “Pillow Talk” received a rehearsed reading at the Jerwood Space earlier this year. He teaches Speech at The Actor Works (formerly Academy Drama School) in London.
David Beck in “Raymond’s Boy” by Graham Lappin.
David graduated from LIPA in 2003. Since he has worked predominantly in touring Shakespeare and is to play Petruchio in “The Taming of the Shrew” next year. He starred in award winning drama “ASAP” for “Stopped Clock” at the fringe and featured in BBC’s “Looking for Victoria” with Prunella Scales.
Contact via davidbeck130@hotmail.com
Natalie Deeley in her own piece “Dave’s Christmas”.
Natalie graduated from Manchester Metropolitan School of Theatre in June. She is the winner of the Sir John Gielgud Award 2006. Credits include 'Going Home' (Short film-Shiver Productions), 'A dream Play', 'The Way Of The World' and 'Nicholas Nickleby'. Natalie can be contacted at Sharron Ashcroft Management or natalie.deeley@ntlworld.com
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