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the comrise theatre

Simon Nuckley

 
Artistic Director

Simon who is 24, made his first stage appearance in 1992 at the Fairfield Halls, Croydon singing solo as part of a theatre/musical celebration of Christopher Columbus’s life. Subsequent roles have spanned across theatre, film television and radio.

Training: University of Surrey Roehampton (Drama & Theatre studies) and The Michael Chekhov Studio London.

Theatre: Fred Henry in The Horse Dealer’s Daughter by D.H. Lawrence (Brook Theatre and White Bear), Doctor Oestermark in The Father (Lion and Unicorn Theatre) Take Two (Upstairs at the Gatehouse), Bottom in A Midsummer Night’s Dream (Comrise Theatre/ Goan Centre) Christmas at the Ivanovs (The Hayfield) Ward No: 6 (Lion and Unicorn Theatre) The Canterville Ghost, (Chats Palace) others include: As You Like It, and Lord of the Flies.

TV: Darren in Wannabes (BBC), Nevil in Make A Wish (Pure Grass Films) Dreamteam (Sky TV) masterminds: The Slot Machine Genius (Tiger Aspect) Kept (VH1) wall of Silence (Granada TV)

Film: Claudio in William Shakespeare’s: Measure for Measure (Press on Features/ Lucky Strike Productions) Principle Chorus in The Magic Flute directed by Kenneth Branagh, Anti-Social Behaviour (AntiSocial-Films) and Take 3 Girls (Inspired Movies) directed by Baz Taylor.

Simon has also provided voiceovers for Sainsbury’s, Butterfly-Media, BMW, Accident Claim Helpline (ACHL) and ITN.



Alexandra Thornton


Script Writing and Publicity

Alex trained at the Blackpool School of performing Arts, and obtained a degree in English and Philosophy in 2003 (London). Her recent credits include: The Canterville Ghost, Mrs Otis (Jester Productions) and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Titania (The Comrise Theatre). In the summer of 2006 Alex successfully produced and directed a children’s version of A midsummer Night’s Dream which received extensive newspaper coverage in North London. She is currently adapting a script for the Comrise Theatre’s first feature. 


Cal Tumminello


Co-Writer and Casting

Cal trained at Hertfordshire Theatre School, graduating in 2001. His short films include Imbroglio and Making Up. He has written, produced and appeared in a musical review called the 60’s in 60 minutes, which was performed at the Etcetera Theatre and subsequently at the Abbey Festival. Cal was also involved in A Comedy Sketch called making Up, which was performed at the Soho Theatre. Projects at the Comrise Theatre include playing Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. For all casting enquiries contact Cal.

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