Leon Parris
Leon Parris | |
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.jpg) Leon Parris, Barcelona 20 February 2010 | |
| Born | 1 February 1981 Bedford, England, U.K. |
| Occupation | Writer, composer, actor |
| Nationality | British |
| Period | Since 1999 |
| Notable works | Wolfboy, Monte Cristo (musical), and Scary Musical |
Leon Parris (born 1 February 1981) is an English writer, composer, and actor.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
Parris was brought up in Bedford, England, and was educated at the Bedford Modern School.[1][5]
Career
Musical theatre
- Bananaman (London, 2017)[1]
- Scary Musical – standIN'OVATION, Belfast (2009)[6]
- Scary Musical – standIN'OVATION, Waterfront Hall, Belfast (2010)
- Epic Musical – standIN' OVATION, Belfast (2010)[7]
- The Famous Five – Tabard Theatre in Chiswick, directed by Russell Labey (2009)[8]
- Wolfboy – adaptation of Brad Fraser play, directed by Russell Labey, previews at Tabard Theatre and run at Edinburgh Fringe Festival (2009)[9]
- Wolfboy – off-West End staging at Trafalgar Studios London (2010)
- Stig of the Dump – directed by Russell Labey (2008)[10]
- Monte Cristo – with Jon Smith, Birmingham Hippodrome (2005)[11]
- The Fallen – Bedford Modern School (1999)
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Playwright | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | A Christmas Carol | Young Scrooge | . | . | Mermaid Theatre[1] |
| 1989 | Whistle Down the Wind | . | . | Russell Labey and Richard Taylor | [1] |
| 1993 | Bugsy Malone | Cagey Joe | . | National Youth Music Theatre[1] | |
| 2000 | New Boy | Barry | . | William Sutcliffe | Edinburgh Festival[1] |
Awards, bursaries, and nominations
- 2000 winner – The Vivian Ellis Award for Best Musical: Going Once (2000)[12]
- 2000 winner – The Really Useful Group Award for Most Promising Young Writer: Going Once (2000)[12]
- 2000 winner – The Warner Chappell Award[13]
- 2000 winner – The Mercury Workshops Award[14]
- 2001 recipient – £10,000 Cameron Mackintosh Bursary[15]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Musical Theatre Review, 12 December 2017
- ^ "Creatives Bananaman The Musical — Bananaman the Musical Southwark Playhouse". Bananaman the Musical. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ Wyver, Kate (5 January 2018). "Bananaman review – can Eric Wimp turn into a musical superhero?". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 April 2019 – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ O'Hanlon, Dom (8 June 2016). "World premiere of Bananaman the Musical in London". London Theatre Guide. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Education: Rise of 'The Fallen'". The Independent. 26 November 1998. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Scary Musical by Leon Parris & Jon Smith". www.jonsmith.net. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Monte Cristo (2005) - British Youth Music Theatre". britishyouthmusictheatre.org. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "The Famous Five |London Reviews July-December 2009 | Fringe Review | Fringe Theatre Reviews". Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 21 September 2013.. Fringe Review. 13 December 2009. Retrieved 21 September 2013.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "WOLFBOY Makes Its West End Premiere at Trafalgar Studios 2, July 7". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Chiswick's Local Web site". www.chiswickw4.com.
- ^ The British Theatre Guide. 5 June 2005
- ^ a b "Chiswick's Local Web site". www.chiswickw4.com. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ "Welcome to The Tabard Theatre". www.tabardweb.co.uk. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Rigby, Boys-Led London Cast Of WOLFBOY Opens 7/6". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "London's WOLFBOY Closes 31 July". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
External links
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