February 2007 Biographies
Your Host Peter Davis, as Finbar.
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.
Langley n her own piece “Waitin”
Langley graduated Hertfordshire Theatre School in 2006. Credits include BBC Dance Across the Nation, Weekenders, ‘Funky Girl’ (Playstation 3 Singstar); and Mary Kelly in the musical ‘Ripper 5’ to be performed off Broadway this summer. Reach Langley at Et/nik/a Management (www.et-nik-a.com)
Emma Garrett in “One Hundred Women” by Kristina Holvorsen
Emma is currently in her final year at East15 Acting School. Emma won ‘The Laurence Olivier Student Bursary’ in 2006. Credits include Rosalind ‘As You like It’, Martha ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? ‘,Vittoria ‘The White Devil’ (Corbett Theatre) and is rehearsing for a forthcoming production of ‘Live like Pigs’.
Andrew Shire in his own piece ”No Surprises”
Andrew Shire Studied at The Central School of Speech and Drama. Credits include, Oliver Twist, Richard III, Twelfth Night, The Philistines, Barbarians, Another Part of the Forrest, Hot L Baltimore, The Caucasian Chalk Circle & A Man of Mode. Andrew Shire can be contacted on www.mail@andrewshire.com.
Oliver Gilbert in ”No Surprises” by Andrew Shire
Oliver studied Acting at Central School of Speech and Drama. Film Credits include; ‘Atonement’ as a young beach soldier. Theatre: ‘Rock the Cradle’ (Etcetera Theatre) Oliver can be contacted on oliver_gilbert@hotmail.co.uk
Karen Osenton in “4:33am” by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm.
Karen studied at The Poor School. Since leaving school Karen has been involved in “Abandon Theatre” as a regular performer in their improvised show “ Your Line Or Mine?” performing in Edinburgh Festival and venues across London. Karen has also preformed twice at the Latchmere Theatre for “The Apathists.” Karen can be contacted at Karen_osenton@yahoo.co.uk
Ben Haigh in 'One Million Tiny Plays About Britain' by Craig Taylor
Trained at Rose Bruford College and Central School of Speech & Drama. Credits include 'One Million Tiny Plays About London' (Clerkenwell Theatre), 'Winter' (BAC), 'Teechers' (Barons Court Theatre), 'The Atheist's Tragedy' (White Bear) and 'Girls Night Out' (No.1 UK tour). He has previously performed at London Bites.
Ben can be reached at haighb@googlemail.com or through Irene Fawkes Management - Tel 020 7729 8559.
Jon Robbins in 'One Million Tiny Plays About Britain' by Craig Taylor
Credits include: “The Translucent Frogs of Quuup” (lead role, New Ambassadors) Guardian Award: Best New Musical; ‘Without Motive’ (TV) ‘Cinderella’ (Greenwich Theatre) ‘The Hobbit’ (No.1 UK Tour / Queen’s Theatre) Greenwich Films; plays by Shakespeare, Coward, Orton, Goldsmith, Lorca, among others; The World Unfurled, (writer & performer), National Maritime Museum.
Amy Neilson Smith in “Iron” by Rona Munro
Amy graduated from Central – December 2006 - BA Hons Acting. Roles include Portia, ‘The Merchant of Venice’, Adelaide, ‘The Speculator’ and Richard II, ‘Richard II’. Amy has also just completed a Film/ Television course at Pinewood Studios – The Actor’s Studio. Please contact Joanna Hole at Actorum or alternatively amyneilsonsmith@hotmail.co.uk
J J Hooker in “Iron” by Rona Munro
JJ gained a place at Webber Douglas, then went to University and started a successful corporate career. She has now returned to her first love, acting, and after an encouraging start in NYC, is back in London. Work includes theatre, film and TV. She can be contacted on jjanehooker@yahoo.com
Kate Bishop in ”A is for Alice” by Joan Micklin Silver and Julianne Boyd
Trained Drama Studio London, Kate has worked for Brendan Murray (Oxfordshire Touring Theatre Company) in “Head Over Heels” two–hander directed by Katie Read, and with Matthew Leighton filming an independent commercial.
At DLS roles included, Clara “Hayfever”, Cordelia “King Lear” and Sarah “The Accrington Pals”.
Kate is delighted to have this opportunity to appear in such a prestigious performance.
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