Performing as Young Journalist in Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds as part of a 2016 The Invitation Theatre Company (TITCo) production. This is quite an intense show to watch and listen to as it takes place during an invasion of the Earth by martians. I sang the song Forever Autumn but for the most …
The full production of Die Fledermaus The next performance I am involved in is the Die Fledermaus with White Horse Opera. But unlike the touring production, this time we will have a full orchestra, fixed venue, sets and costumes! It should be a lot of fun for all, so please considering joining the party!
Performing as the part of the Gabriel von Eisenstein, in Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus (The Bat), as part of White Horse Opera’s 2015-16 production. Photo by Chrissie Higgs. The music is very well known and tuneful and there is humour throughout. As with most of things I do, it was translated into English by the …
Performing as Enrico in Donizetti’s Il Campanello di Notte (The Night Bell) as part of a 2016 Bristol Opera double bill production with Mascagni’s Cavalleria Rusticana. In complete contrast to the passionate and tragic Cavalleria, Campanello di Notte is a complete farce. This part was a lot of fun to play as my character, Enrico, …
Performing the part of Sergeant Standish of the Avon and Somerset Constabulary (Police) in Shaffer’s play, Whodunnit? as part of Holt Dramatic Society’s production in 2015. There is much humour in this classic country manor murder mystery, and not everything is as it seems regarding the eccentric guests. The Sgt I play, only appears in …
Performing as the part of the Pluto, God of the Underworld in Offenbach’s Orpheus in the Underworld, as part of White Horse Opera’s 2011 production. Photo by Simon Stockley. I don’t think I’ve had as much fun on stage as in this production. Pluto is God of the Underworld, and unlike the Gods on Mount …
Performing as the part of the Pirate King in Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pirates of Penzance, as part of White Horse Opera’s touring 2010-11 production. Photo by Toni Webster Johnstone. I had first performed in this operetta in University but I was delighted to take on the rogue-ish Pirate King. He is lots of fun and …
Performing as one of the members of the Angels City 4 in Coleman and Zippel’s City of Angels, as part of Trowbridge Musical Society’s 2015 production. Photo by Trevor Porter. This was a treat of a musical to be involved in as the Film Noir plot was clever and the dialogue slick and witty. The …
Performing the part of Mr Bingley in Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, adapted by Cally Smart as part of Holt Dramatic Society’s 2010 production. Photo by Amy Propert. The dialogue combined with the costumes and regency dancing made for a terrific spectacle. Charles Bingley is a lovely man who means to do good and be polite …
Performing the part of Caiaphas, the High Priest in Webber and Rice’s Jesus Christ Superstar as part of The Invitation Theatre Company’s 2014 production. Photo by Chris Watkins. I performed in this musical once before but did not have a great experience from that production and so this was a kind of closure for me …
