Tuesday, July 9, 2013

My First Movie

In the very bleak year of 2009 when bankers were Jumping out of windows & we all found out the governments had really run up the credit cards. Humble mortals like myself saw our books empty & even the sheep were feeling bleak. My friend the phone rang and I was asked to do a day on this Gem as a poor Russian, it was snowing that Day as I was in Michigan. It was wonderful to work on & talent was bouncing off every wall.
Take a Look at the Trailer This film is Brilliant.

Monday, July 8, 2013

Save A Life Tour

While I was in the USA I was lucky enough to get a job working for Kramer Intl in Grand Rapids,
I was an Agent for Save A Life Tour
In short it was a simulator that put people off Drink Driving.
Bob Kramer Snr & Jnr ran a tight ship and the other Agents were a lot of fun.
Another Happy Time in my life.
Here is the Office

Friday, July 5, 2013

My One Job in Opera.

Thaïs, Grange Park Opera, Hampshire


This was one of my finest hours. I had just finished a tour of Chicago the Musical and on my Return to the UK I was asked to stand in as Deputy Stage Manager for a Production of Chicago for The Pimlico Opera Company in of all Places A Female Prison. All the seedy porn ideas did not come to light while working there, but I did get offered a Job working for The Grange Park Opera Company. You must read the review below
If you have had a look, you will see that not only was the Opera outstanding, the people I worked with and the surrounding were some of the best I have ever known.
I have never had it so good, shortly after this I again had a stroke of luck and Ended up Living in the USA for a few years, having a ball once more.

Thursday, July 4, 2013

Buddy The Buddy Holly Story


Some the happiest days of my life were spent on tour with this show. I was signed onto a six month contract & ended up working on it on two 18 month tours. The Producer Paul Elliott was a Genius & Kept me employed for some Years. Annie, 

with Lilly Savage 
& Lesley Joseph. 

Jolson at the Victoria Palace
with Brian Conley 
Peggy Sue Got Married with Ruthy Henshaw.

All stunning shows, plus the Big Multi Million Pantomimes at Birmingham Hippodrome & The Southampton Mayflower (where Buddy Himself Performed when he toured the UK) The Merge with the Qdos Group was brilliant & as I moved into other types of work the company is still going stronger than ever. 
Buddy was the King of Musicals that rocked my beginnings in the theatre. Buddy a Thank You.

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

My First UK Tour

Hi, after drama school getting a tour and putting your skills to the test is a must. I was blessed with getting me first national tour with this Present Laughter & a star studded cast.
Peter Bowles was a Genius, we went all over the country & ended up in the West End. I went from a wanna be to a small bee and it was great. Lead me on to many other interesting and rewarding jobs :)


Pre Cycling Crash

Hi guys, I will desist with the self pity lark after this I think. Here I am getting ready to go for a cycle before the event. It has slowed me down but the go ahead for the next product line launch has been given. Energy levels on a high & midnight oil ready to be burnt. Good coffee & food in the larder, let's get this baby rolling.
Pose, look & transport for my boy Ian the Great. A bit of sun there too. Can not be in the UK, or can it? Have fun guys.

Monday, July 1, 2013

This is what happens if you don't look out for bikes

Life was going well, energy levels were high, I was fit & fast thinking. Cycling is a great pass time usually. This day a car clips me & over the Handel Bars I go. Memory gone from that point until a nurse came in the room & asked me how I felt. Derriford Hospital have fantastic staff & I was patched up in no time. I have been a bit depressed since, but as the face repairs & I start to get control of the left side of my face again the old me is back. 

Sunday, June 30, 2013

Hi Guys

It has been an interesting few years being in semi retirement. After my cycling accident, the rest has defragmented the Brain. Lloyd Productions will be producing some interesting projects over the coming months. The new face, Scars & all is below for you to review. I think I will stand down from the acting, put my energy into promoting talent & getting it exercised. The voice of course will still be very active as I now have the perfect face for radio :)