Richard has worked in Theatre, Drama Education and Creative Writing for more than 30 years. He now lives in Cornwall with his partner Nick Bamford
Recent:
Christmas 2024
The Buttermarket, Redruth
Helston Old Chapel
Helston Old Chapel
- In an outrageous contemporary take on A Christmas Carol, Randolph anticipates a silent night in. However, his devoted manservant Bates has other plans.
- All is not as it seems in the festive twilight zone of Burdoch Hall. Pantomime heroes and villains seem to appear in order to entertain and explain that the lessons learned are Not Just For Christmas.
A new version of
WHIRLIGIG OF TIME
premiered at
The Shakespeare Festival in Romania
26th May 2024
This production by Tortive Theatre, starring Rob Leetham and directed by Oli Brooks, played Edinburgh and is now touring nationally.
'A masterclass in exploring the significance of character backstory, subtext and motivation'
★★★★★
Rebecca Vines, Broadway Baby (full review)
★★★★★
Rebecca Mahar, City Rooms
WHIRLIGIG OF TIME
premiered at
The Shakespeare Festival in Romania
26th May 2024
This production by Tortive Theatre, starring Rob Leetham and directed by Oli Brooks, played Edinburgh and is now touring nationally.
'A masterclass in exploring the significance of character backstory, subtext and motivation'
★★★★★
Rebecca Vines, Broadway Baby (full review)
★★★★★
Rebecca Mahar, City Rooms
September 2024
Helston Old Chapel
Richard performed his Happy as Larry as one of two contemporary one-man plays exploring issues around Shakespeare’s most enigmatic characters. An evening of dark humour and optimism.
Richard performed his Happy as Larry as one of two contemporary one-man plays exploring issues around Shakespeare’s most enigmatic characters. An evening of dark humour and optimism.
June 2024
NAMING THE VIEW
In June 2024, Richard and Jules Hobbs brought Richard's two-hander about co-ercive control, inspired by The Taming of the Shrew, to two venues in Cornwall
NAMING THE VIEW
In June 2024, Richard and Jules Hobbs brought Richard's two-hander about co-ercive control, inspired by The Taming of the Shrew, to two venues in Cornwall
February 2024:
Richard was excited to join Jules Hobbs of Finding The Will in Oman.
Together they delivered 3 days of A Midsummer Night's Dream workshops for young Omani students at the Royal Opera House, Muscat
Richard was excited to join Jules Hobbs of Finding The Will in Oman.
Together they delivered 3 days of A Midsummer Night's Dream workshops for young Omani students at the Royal Opera House, Muscat
Last Year:
CALL ME OZ
presented by
TREVOW HELSTON
at
HELSTON OLD CEMETERY CHAPEL
In his youth, Osric, a stylish and sensitive courtier at Elsinore Castle, witnessed Prince Hamlet and several other members of the Danish Royal family meet their untimely end. He's not spoken about it for over forty years, but, after a session with his therapist, he begins a series of exclusive interviews, eventually revealing all.
Finally he learns the importance of being true to oneself. The history books will have to be re-written.
presented by
TREVOW HELSTON
at
HELSTON OLD CEMETERY CHAPEL
In his youth, Osric, a stylish and sensitive courtier at Elsinore Castle, witnessed Prince Hamlet and several other members of the Danish Royal family meet their untimely end. He's not spoken about it for over forty years, but, after a session with his therapist, he begins a series of exclusive interviews, eventually revealing all.
Finally he learns the importance of being true to oneself. The history books will have to be re-written.
Trebah Garden
What they said at the Fringe Fest in Barnstaple:
'Fantastic, moving and thought-provoking show. Interweaving the text with his imaginings. Funny and tender.'
‘Excellent performance – great changes of mood and insight into Malvolio’s tortured mind.’
‘Brilliant. Captivated all the way through. Humour and dark side of humanity. Brilliant sequel to Twelfth Night.’
‘Loved this play it had everything and I was completely wrapped up in the story. Really made me think too. Thank you.’
‘A Tour De Force!! Brilliant performance, tight structure and super content. Glad we caught it!’
'Fantastic, moving and thought-provoking show. Interweaving the text with his imaginings. Funny and tender.'
‘Excellent performance – great changes of mood and insight into Malvolio’s tortured mind.’
‘Brilliant. Captivated all the way through. Humour and dark side of humanity. Brilliant sequel to Twelfth Night.’
‘Loved this play it had everything and I was completely wrapped up in the story. Really made me think too. Thank you.’
‘A Tour De Force!! Brilliant performance, tight structure and super content. Glad we caught it!’
NAMING THE VIEW
Audience response:
'Amazing night at Thimblemill Library. Thank you. Really hit home with me by way of the subject matter due to a previous long term relationship that lead me to being referred to women's aid by social services. You dealt with it sympathetically, intelligently, with empathy, with humour and most of all with hope. An excellent piece of theatre for anyone to watch but for me it was cathartic and a joy!'
'Amazing night at Thimblemill Library. Thank you. Really hit home with me by way of the subject matter due to a previous long term relationship that lead me to being referred to women's aid by social services. You dealt with it sympathetically, intelligently, with empathy, with humour and most of all with hope. An excellent piece of theatre for anyone to watch but for me it was cathartic and a joy!'
Richard was a finalist as Best Supporting Performer in the
Scenesaver Birthday Honours Awards
for his performance as Horton in his own Naming the View
Scenesaver Birthday Honours Awards
for his performance as Horton in his own Naming the View
2022:
HAPPY AS LARRY
