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Worcester Repertory Company
The Worcester Repertory Company (WRC) is a regional theatre company based in Worcester, UK. The company was founded in 1967 by John Hole, David Wood and Sam Walters. The company's home is the Swan Theatre in Worcester and the Artistic Director of the WRC also serves as the de facto Director of the theatre. Overview The Worcester Repertory Company was founded in 1967 after John Hole was appointed the Director of the Swan Theatre. Early productions were limited to an eight week season and included classic works, modern plays and new works; most notably premieres from writer, director and actor, David Wood. The company's first season also included a West End transfer of a new musical, ''A Present from the Corporation'', starring Terence Brady & Julia McKenzie The company's first production was Ann Jellicoe's ''The Knack'' directed by David Wood. On the opening night an audience member walked out of the theatre and berated the cast for the use of bad language and the 'controve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Wood (actor)
David Bernard Wood OBE (born 21 February 1944) is an English actor, author, composer, director, magician and producer. ''The Times'' called him "the National Children's Dramatist". In 1979, he joined Bernard Cribbins, Maurice Denham, and Jan Francis in a reading of ''The Hobbit'' for the BBC Television show ''Jackanory''. Early life Wood was born on 21 February 1944 in Sutton, Surrey. He was educated at Chichester High School for Boys and Worcester College, Oxford. Stage work Along with John Gould, he founded the Whirligig Theatre, a touring children's theatre company. His most famous story, '' The Gingerbread Man'' (1976), has been all across the world since its premiere at the Towngate Theatre in Basildon. Wood, FilmFair, and Central adapted the musical into an animated children's television series. The adaptation, also called '' The Gingerbread Man'', aired on ITV in 1992. He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2004 Queen's Birth ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck Theatre is a theatre in Kingston upon Hull, England, which presents drama productions, and also tours. In March 2022, the theatre's original premises on Coltman Street, Hull, was recognised by a blue plaque to coincide with the theatre's 50-year anniversary.New blue plaque installed honouring founding of Hull Truck Theatre '' Hull Live'', 2 March 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2022 Formation The Hull Truck Theatre Company was founded in 1971 by actor musician Mike Bradwell ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Celia Imrie
Celia Diana Savile Imrie (born 15 July 1952) is a British actress and author. She is best known for her film roles, including the '' Bridget Jones'' film series, '' Calendar Girls'' (2003), '' Nanny McPhee'' (2005), '' The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'' (2011), '' The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel'' (2015), ''Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again'' (2018), the FX TV series '' Better Things'' (2016–2022) and the Netflix series '' The Diplomat'' (2023–present), and her frequent collaborations with actress and comedian Victoria Wood. Early life and education Imrie was born on 15 July 1952 in Guildford, Surrey, the fourth of five children of Dr. David Andrew Imrie, a radiologist from Glasgow, Scotland, and Diana Elizabeth, née Cator. Her mother was a granddaughter of Sir John Ralph Blois, 8th Baronet, from an ancient Suffolk family. Imrie was educated at Guildford High School, an independent school for girls in her home town of Guildford, followed by the Guildford School of Acting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Hill (actor)
Daniel Hill (born 6 February 1956) is an English actor, known for his extensive work in television, theatre and film. Career He played the avaricious Harvey Bains, manager of the retirement home in '' Waiting for God'', alongside Stephanie Cole and Graham Crowden. He had earlier appeared with Martin Clunes and William Gaunt in the sitcom '' No Place Like Home''. He has also made appearances in several cult television programmes, most notable as Chasgo in ''Blake's 7'', Series 1 episode '' The Dessert Song'' of ''Minder'', and Chris Parsons in the incomplete ''Doctor Who'' story '' Shada''. He provided his voice to complete the serial with animation in 2017. Other roles include playing a Royal Air Force pilot in the BBC drama '' Secret Army'', Harry in ''Tom Brown's Schooldays'' (1971 TV miniseries), Gower in ''Terry and June'', Steven in the ''BBC'' sitcom ''Only Fools and Horses'', Tom Redburn in '' Tenko'' and, more recently, parts in ''Silent Witness'' (2008), '' Bad Girls ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
David Harewood
David Michael Harewood (born 8 December 1965) is a British actor, presenter and the current president of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He is best known for his roles as CIA Counterterrorism Director David Estes in ''Homeland'' (2011–2012), and as J'onn J'onzz / Martian Manhunter and Hank Henshaw / Cyborg Superman in ''Supergirl'' (2015–2021). Early life Harewood was born on 8 December 1965 in the Small Heath area of Birmingham, the son of a couple from Barbados who had moved to England in the late 1950s and early 1960s. His father was a lorry driver, while his mother was a caterer. He has a sister, Sandra, and two brothers, Rodger and Paul. He attended St Benedict's Junior School and Washwood Heath Academy. He was a member of the National Youth Theatre. In his youth, he worked at a wine bar in Birmingham city centre. At the age of 18, he gained a place at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. Career Harewood began acting in 1990 and has appeared in '' The Hawk'', '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Hadland
Sarah Hadland (born 15 May 1971) is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Stevie Sutton in BBC One's BAFTA-nominated comedy television series '' Miranda'' (2009–2015) and Trish in '' The Job Lot'' (2013–2015). Hadland appeared as the Ocean Sky receptionist in the 2008 ''James Bond'' film ''Quantum of Solace''. Her other movie roles include '' Magicians'' (2007), ''Leap Year'' (2010) and '' Learners'' (2007). Hadland appeared in the comedy-drama television series ''Moving Wallpaper'' (2008–2009) as script writer Gillian McGovern, and had roles in the British comedy TV shows '' That Mitchell and Webb Look'' (2008–2010), ''Horrible Histories'' (2009, 2012–2013, 2015), '' The Job Lot'' (2013–2015) and '' Brotherhood'' (2015). She appeared in the BBC miniseries '' The Moonstone'' (2016). Early life and education Hadland was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire, England, on 15 May 1971. During her schooling at Wilmslow High School in Cheshire, she became invol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Grover
Simon Grover (born 25 November 1966) is a British actor, writer and communications consultant. He is also a Green Party councillor on St Albans City & District Council, representing St Peter's ward. As an actor, he played main characters in two BBC children's series: '' Gigglebiz'' and ''Tweenies''. He appeared in the feature film ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1'' (2010), in which he played a Death Eater. He has also written for children's television series, including ''Waybuloo'', ''Fimbles'', ''Bobinogs'', ''Big Cook, Little Cook'', ''Fun Song Factory'', ''Driver Dan's Story Train'', and ''Planet Cook''. Partial filmography Political career Grover has represented St Peter's ward on St Albans City and District council since the 2011 elections, having been re-elected in 2012, 2016, 2021 and 2023. As of the 2023 St Albans City and District Council elections, Grover is no longer the sole Green on the council. He now leads the council's Green Party Group. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Gaminara
William Gaminara (born 1956) is a British actor, screenwriter and playwright, probably best known for playing pathologist Professor Leo Dalton on the television series ''Silent Witness'', from 2002 to 2013. His plays include ''According to Hoyle'', ''The Three Lions'' and ''The Nightingales''. Early life and education Gaminara was born in 1956 in Lusaka, Northern Rhodesia.Rosie Bannister (22 January 2014)20 Questions with... William Gaminara WhatsOnStage (accessed 9 October 2022) He was educated at Winchester College, Hampshire, England, and Lincoln College at the University of Oxford. Career Actor and narrator Gaminara had a minor role in the 1986 film '' Comrades'', directed by Bill Douglas. His early television credits include Dr Andrew Bower in ''Casualty'' (1989–92) and Will Newman in '' Attachments'' (2000–02). His most notable television role was Professor Leo Dalton in the BBC crime drama series ''Silent Witness''. He played Dalton from 2002 until 2013, and repri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vincent Franklin
Vincent Warren Franklin (born 3 November 1966) is an English actor from Haworth, England. He is best known for his roles in comedy television programmes. He has appeared in a number of feature films including the Mike Leigh films ''Topsy-Turvy'' (1999), ''Vera Drake'' (2004) and ''Mr Turner'' (2014), and the 2006 films ''Confetti'' and '' The Illusionist'', as well as '' The Bourne Identity'' (2002). In 2018, he played the role of Mike Travis in the BBC television series ''Bodyguard''. Early life Franklin was born in Haworth and was raised there until the age of nine when his family moved to Kilnsea, East Riding of Yorkshire. A couple of years later they moved back to Bradford when Franklin was 11. Franklin was educated at Bradford Grammar School. Franklin studied from 1988 to 1990 at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Career Franklin has had roles in many TV series including '' Five Days'', ''Doc Martin'', '' Being Human'', ''Grandma's House'', '' Happy Valley'' as DSI Andy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gerald Flood
Gerald Robert Flood (21 April 1927 – 12 April 1989) was a British actor of stage and television. Early life Flood was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, but lived for most of his life in Farnham, Surrey, where he regularly appeared on stage at the Castle Theatre. He served as a wireless operator in the RAF during World War II, and worked as a filing clerk before becoming an actor. He joined the Farnham Repertory Company after the war. Career Gerald Flood's first television starring roles were in the popular ABC science-fiction television serials ''Pathfinders in Space'', ''Pathfinders to Mars'' and ''Pathfinders to Venus'', 1960–1961, as journalist Conway Henderson; these were follow-up sequels to '' Target Luna''. This was followed in 1962–1963 by the series ''City Beneath the Sea'' and its sequel, ''Secret Beneath the Sea'', when he played the role of Mark Bannerman. He came to national prominence whilst starring alongside Patrick Allen and Sam Kydd in the Morocco-bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hilary Crane
Hilary Crane (2 February 1933 – 4 June 2009) was an English actress, best known for her role as Nora Jenkins, the mother of Peter 'Tucker' Jenkins in the BBC series ''Grange Hill'' and its sister show, ''Tucker's Luck ''Tucker's Luck'' is a British television drama series made by the BBC between 1983 and 1985. The series is a spin-off from the school drama ''Grange Hill'' and capitalised on the popularity of one of the series' original characters – Peter " ...''. Credits Television Film References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Crane, Hilary English television actresses 2009 deaths Actresses from Liverpool 1933 births ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phyllis Calvert
Phyllis Hannah Murray-Hill (née Bickle; 18 February 1915 – 8 October 2002), known professionally as Phyllis Calvert, was an English film, stage and television actress. She was one of the leading stars of the Gainsborough melodramas of the 1940s such as '' The Man in Grey'' (1943) and was one of the most popular movie stars in Britain in the 1940s. She continued her acting career for another 50 years. In the words of an article by Michael Brooke for the BFI's Screenonline website: "Most of the time she drew what looked like the short straw, playing the 'good girl' in films that revelled in the exploits of her wicked opposite number, and it says much for her talent and charisma that she was able to hold attention in what must have seemed thankless parts – she herself acknowledged that 'I do think it is much more difficult to establish a really charming, nice person than a wicked one – and make it real'." Biography Calvert was born in Chelsea, London, and trained at the M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |