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Gurt Haunted / 2024
All three actors, namely Toby Robertshaw, Casey Lloyd and Benji Foster, turn in high-octane comic performances in a show that is entirely written, produced and devised by the cast and creative team...' - Bristol 24/7 Review.
After a successful development period, the show played a sold out run at Bristol Old Vic's Weston Studio in October 2024. The show received high praise and is now booking for a tour in 2025.
Photo credit: Edward J Felton.
Rivals / 2024
In 2023, I had the privilege of joining the cast and crew of the Disney Plus UK series of Rivals, based on the Jilly Cooper novel of the same name, Featuring Danny Dyer, Emily Atack, David Tennant and Aidan Turner.
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Playing the role of the Postman, I feature alongside Katherine Parkinson in Episode 4.
Gurt Haunted / 2023
'Gurt Haunted is so perfect a paranormal parody that it more-or-less retires the genre. It is certainly one of the funniest staged shows I’ve ever seen.' - Bristol 24/7 Review.
After a successful R&D period back in November 2022, Gurt Haunted returned for a short run across the spooky and festive season in 2023.
Playing at Front Room in Weston-super-Mare, The Alma Tavern and Theatre in Bristol and at a collaboration event at the Loco Klub in Bristol, the show received high praise. The show will now go into development for a hopeful South West Tour in 2024.
Gurt Haunted R&D / November 2022
Devised, directed and performed entirely by the company, Gurt Haunted is a paranormal comedy show.
After testing new material at a series of Work In Progress nights, Gurt Haunted will go on to play a short tour in October 2023 across Bristol, Weston - Super - Mare and Bath.
Theophilus: The Musical / May 2022
Theophilus: The Musical is a new musical exploring faith. Created by the same team behind Risen! I was asked back to play the role of Simon The Sorcerer in a staged concert of this new production.
Psychosis / August 2021
In this short infomercial for the University of Derby, I play a young man who has been affected by Psychosis. The video has been used internally for training purposes by those studying on the BSc Psychology course.
Heritage Tours - Bristol Old Vic / July 2021
As part of the Heritage Open Days held at Bristol Old Vic, I played a series of characters from the theatre's past, whilst guiding visitors on a walking tour of the building.
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All tours were devised, directed and performed by a company of 4 performers. 2 different tours were created: A family friendly tour and a revised version of Spooky Stage.
Vodafone: Internal Training Video / November 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic, I wrote and performed in a short infomercial video for Vodafone employees.
Spooky Stage - Bristol Old Vic / October 2020
Between lockdowns, I was asked to create Spooky Stage alongside 4 other theatre makers. Devised, directed and performed by the company, the show explored the dark characters from Bristol Old Vic's history, including William Powell, Richard Smith and Joseph Grimaldi.
World Through Windows: A Song For Worle / June 2020
During the COIVD-19 pandemic, I was commissioned by Theatre Orchard to create A Song For Worle. Consulting community members online for 4 months, I wrote a song in direct response to their thoughts and feelings of living in Worle during the pandemic.
On The Tools / May 2019
In this short mockumentary video for On The Tools, I play Lee Perry, an apprentice who defends a colleague accused of stealing all the tape measures on a building site.
Pages Of The Sea / November 2018
The 11th of November, 2018 marked 100 years since the end of the First World War.
I was delighted to be a part of Pages Of The Sea, paying homage to those who lost their lives during the First World War by playing a soldier from Weston Super Mare.
Pages Of The Sea was directed by world-renowned director Danny Boyle.
Ecophon Commercial / November 2018
In this short commercial for Ecpohon, I played Jim, an angry and impatient restaurant customer.
Spooky Ship / October 2018
Created for Bristol Old Vic, I was fortunate enough to play a Murderous Sailor for Spooky Ship, a promenade show performed on board the SS Great Britain in Bristol.
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Spooky Ship was directed by Stephanie Kempson.
Autobahn / March 2018
In this on screen adaptation of a scene from Neil LaBute's play Autobahn, I play an unnamed male character who is attempting to empower his friend after a breakup.
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This on-screen adaptation was directed by Jay Lawrence.
Polar Express / December 2017
Working alongside Mid Norfolk Railway and Warner Bros, I was delighted to play The Conductor in a production of The Polar Express.
Screenology: Short Films / January- November 2017
Throughout 2017, I worked with the incredible students from Screenology on a series of short films, including Phoenix Forever, Beer, Crunkers, Togetherness.
17: Made In Bristol / November 2016
Working alongside INKBLOC Ensemble and a group of residents from St Monica Wills Retirement Community, I was delighted to be a part of 17, a show about youth, mischief and growing up in Bristol.
Parish Fete-ality: A Game of Scones / August 2016
in 2016, I joined Tobacco Tea Theatre Company to play Timothy Smallthumb in their Game Of Thrones parody Parish Fête-ality: A Game of Scones.
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The show played in Bristol, Bath, Brighton, London and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Pull The Trigger / May 2016
Playing the role as the lead victim, Pull The Trigger was a short film highlighting the affects of cyber bullying.
The film was the winner of the All Rise 2016-2017 Short Film Competition and was directed by Spencer Ellis.
Risen! The Musical / April 2016
Risen! The Musical is a new production produced by Mustard Seed Songs and explores the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
I was fortunate enough to join this incredibly talented company, playing the role of Cleopas' Friend.
Your Knife Or Your Life / January 2016
Working alongside Gloucestershire Police and Skillzone Gloucester I played Connor, the victim of a knife attack in a live re-enactment.
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The live performance is part of an intervention scheme aimed at changing the actions of vulnerable young people in Gloucester.
TIE Tour, Italy / September 2015
Working for Smile Theatre, I toured rural Italy throughout September and October on a TIE tour.
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The tour included performing an adapted Shakespeare show, while also devising performances with and for young people.
First Class Honours: BA (Hons) Musical Theatre, LCM/ August 2015
After graduating with a First Class Honours from the London College of Music, I soon signed to my first agent, Amanda Nolan and immediately began my professional career as an Actor.
Spring Awakening: LCM / May 2015
In my final year performance at the London College of Music, I was fortunate enough to join an extremely talent cast as Georg in the hit musical Spring Awakening.
