Actor Movement Specialist Puppeteer
I am a performer dedicated to all aspects of movement, puppetry, motion capture, live skins, suits and creature movement. I have worked for and alongside some of the world's top creature creators, puppet builders, storytellers and producers. I've been involved in almost every aspect from research and design, to consulting and performance in some of the industries most notable shows. While balancing working on 2 continents I continue to be driven by a genuine fascination (slash obsession) and a love of all things movement and puppetry. Whether working on new developments or large scale productions I remain thankful to have these rare creative experiences. . (I am also a huge action figure geek...)
Thanks for visiting, please contact me anytime.
Voodoo Swing Operator - King Kong
That’s me on screen. Such a privilege to join the cast of this amazing production! King Kong on Broadway, NYC 2019
Neverending Story - Stratford Festival: Puppetry Consultant
Under the direction of Jillian Keiley with puppets designed by Bretta Gerecke, I had the brilliant opportunity to be part of the creative team as Puppetry Consultant on the 2019 production of the NeverEnding Story, currently running at the Stratford Festival, with upcoming dates at the National Arts Centre.
Terry Notary, Motion Capture
What an amazing experience. Looking forward to more training soon! Vancouver, BC Aug 2018
Tony Awards - Voice of Kong Voodoo Puppeteer
So thrilled to be able to perform the voice (just one part of our fantastic team) for this special appearance. July 2019
Ghost Opera - Research and Development
Workshopping conceptual designs and experimenting with Ariel harness flying and puppetry with the Old Trout Puppet Workshop in Calgary.
Ghost Opera premiered at the Banff Centre May 24 2019. It was an absolute pleasure to finally get a chance to work alongside these Mad geniuses.
Circus 1903 - Las Vegas
Produced by MagicSpace entertainment. I was originally part of the research and development with Significant Object and then went on be cast in the show as head puppeter and actor.
The show has since debuted all over the world (Singapore, UK, Amercia, Australia) and has been featured on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “America’s got Talent”.
Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito - Puppetry Consultant
Consultant for puppet designs and puppeteer training for Carousel Players production of “The Incredible Adventures of Mary Jane Mosquito, adapted from the story & music of Thompson Highway, and illustrations of Sue Todd.
War Horse Toronto
Original Joey and Topthorn heads and Goose in the Toronto Production of War Horse.
Toronto, Canada
Spectral Motion
While in Las Vegas I got to travel to LA to spend some time with the amazing Mike Elizalde at Spectral Motion.
Travelling companions (L-R) Chris Milford, Queenie heart Puppeteer, James Donovan, Queenie Hind Pupeteer and David Williamson, Comedy Magician and Circus 1903 Ringmaster.
Japanese Run of War Horse
That's me behind the very talented Michael Cox.
Tokyo, Japan
The Space Between - Young Vic Theatre
In London working with the amazing Young Vic Theatre and @brunskillgrimes on The Space Between.
Voodoo Swing Operator on King Kong
Debut. Jan 2019
The Space Between - Actor, Puppeteer
Created by The Young Vic Theatre - The Space Between featured puppets designed by Brunskill and Grimes. I participated in research and development and went on to roles as puppeteer and actor in the very successful debut of the show.
Soreen Campaign - UK Cinemas
Recently finished puppeteering some squidgy malt bread in 3 hilarious spots for Soreen created by Seed Animation shot at Clapham Road Studios in London. The slices and mini loaves were rigged to be manually puppeted and faces and limbs added in post production.
Longleat Lion
The Estate of Longleat hired the creative team of Brunkskill and Grimes to design and build a new puppet and show for their Safari Parks' 50th Anniversary Celebration. Brunskill and Grimes then asked me to workshop and test the puppet. We created a show and I remained onsite to puppet the head position and to direct new puppeteers.
Bath, UK
The Space Between
Playing “James” in “The Space Between” at the Young Vic
Arm Stilts
Chimps, goblins, aliens and other quadrapeds...these things help a lot.
New York, NY, USA
Citizen Squid
I helped develop this show alongside PuppetswithGuts founder Ivan Thorley. This 30ft squid appeared in numerous festivals across the UK. That's me on a set of tentacles.
London, UK
Hand and Rod Workshop
Assisted Andrew James Spooner in his Hand and Rod Workshop.
TV Commercial - Vote UK
My good friend Allen Francis got to spend a day in bed with his Norwegian buddy "Christian" (a hand and rod puppet) as he learned the importance of registering to vote in the UK.
London, UK
Meet the Animables.
Paramount Parks venture into their own branded live skins show. I originated 3 of the characters. After 2 years of live shows, a roster of new characters and the conception of a TV pilot they were ultimately retired.
Toronto, Canada
Workshops and Professional Development
Professional and educational workshops in theatre ensemble, puppetry technique and movement specifics. Everything from team building in the business setting to actors getting in touch with their characters through specific and deliberate movement choices.
This particular class was for new teacher graduates in the art of movement/puppetry technique in the classroom.
Queens University, Kingston Ontario, Canada
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