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His Royal Shakespeare Company credits include: the title role in "King Lear" (2007), Sorin in Chekhov's "The Seagull" (2007), Iago in "Othello" (1989, also filmed for TV as Othello (1990) (TV)), Andrei in Chekhov's "Three Sisters", "Is There still Honey For Tea", Sir Toby Belch in "Twelfth Night", Kentridge in "A Miserable and Lonely Death" (all 1978), Langevin in "The Days of the Commune" by Bertolt Brecht, Karsten in Ibsen's "Pillars of the Community", Alexander in "Every Good Boy Deserves Favour" by Tom Stoppard (also 1982), Face in Jonson' "The Alchemist" (all 1977), the title role in "Macbeth", Leontes in "The Winter's Tale", Romeo in "Romeo and Juliet" (all 1976), Aubrey in Shaw's "Too Good To Be True", Philip the Bastard in "King John"M (both 1975), the title roles in Wedekind's "The Marquis of Keith" and Marlowe's "Dr Faustus" (both 1974), Capt. de Foenix in Pinero's "Trelawny of the Wells", an evangelist in Arden's "Armstrong's Last Goodnight" and Claudio in "Much Ado About Nothing" (1965).

His National Theatre credits include: Dr. Stockman in Ibsen's "An Enemy Of The People" (1997, also LA), Mr Darling/ Captain Hook in "Peter Pan" by 'JM Barrie' (1997), the title role in Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" (1992), Genaro in "Napoli Millionara" by Eduardo De Filippo (1991), the title role in "Richard III" (1990, also world tour), Kent in "King Lear" (1990), Pierre in Otway's "Venice Preserv'd", Michael in "Wild Honey" (also Broadway), The title role in "Coriolanus" (all 1984), Bosola in Webster's "The Duchess of Malfi" (1985, also Chicago), the title role in "The Real Inspector Hound" by Tom Stoppard, Mr Puff in Sheriden's "The Critic" (both also also Chicago + Paris), Lopakhin in Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard" (also Chicago) (all 1985),

Played Salieri in "Amadeus" by Peter Schaffer - Broadhurst Theatre, NYC (1980). He won a Tony for this role. Tim Curry played Amadeus and 'Jane Seymour (I)' played Costanze.

Played Anthony Marston in "Ten Little Niggers" by Agatha Christie - London (1953).

Played Edgar in Strindberg's "Dance Of Death" - Broadhurst Theatre, NYC (2001)/ Lyric Shaftesbury Avenue (2003)/ Sydney Festival (2004).

Appeared in the music video for the Pet Shop Boys' single "Heart" (1988) as 'the Vampire'.

Played Widow Twanky in the pantomime "Aladdin" - Old Vic Theatre, London (2004-5, 2005-6).

Played Paul in "The Cut", a new play by Mark Ravenhill - UK tour (March 2006).

(2007-2008) Plays 'King Lear' in "King Lear" by William Shakespeare, first on a worldwide tour, then in residence at the New London Theatre. He performed alongside Frances Barber, William Gaunt, Sylvester McCoy, Jonathan Hyde, Monica Dolan and Romola Garai. The last performance was Saturday, 12th January, 2008. He played his role in repertoire with "The Seagull."

(2007-2008) Plays 'Sorin' in "The Seagull" by Anton Chekov, first on a worldwide tour, then in residence at the New London Theatre. He performed alongside Frances Barber, Jonathan Hyde, Monica Dolan and Romola Garai. The last performance of "The Seagull" was Saturday, 12th January, 2008. He played alternatively with William Gaunt (who usually performed matinées), as he was also playing the title role in "King Lear" in repertoire.

His credits at Leeds' West Yorkshire Playhouse include: Gary in "Present Laughter" by Noel Coward, Dr Dorn Chekhov's "The Seagull" (both 1998), Prospero in Shakespeare's "The Tempest" (1999).

Appeared in "Chip In The Sugar" by Alan Bennett - Theatre Royal Haymarket, London (1990).

Played Jerome in "Henceforward" by Alan Ayckbourn - Vaudeville Theatre, London (1988).

His credits at London's Royal Court Theatre include: Max in "Bent", a new play by Martin Sherman (1979 and NT and West End), Darkly in "Billy's Last Stand" by Barry Hines (1970), "Their Very Own and Golden City" by Arnold Wesker (1966).

His credits at London'd Hampstead Theatre include: Terry in "Short List" by Michael Rudman (1983) and Alvin in "A Lily in Little India" by Donald Howarth (1965).

Played Boy in "Cowardice" by Sean Mathias - UK tour (1983).

Played Colin in "Ashes" by David Rudkin - Young Vic Theatre, London/ Gardner Arts Centre, Brighton (1975).

His credits with Cambridge Theatre Company include: Corporal Hill in "Chips With Everything by Arnold Wesker and Captain Plume in Farquar's "The Recruiting Officer" (both 1970).

Directed a production of "The Clandestine Marriage" by George Coleman & David Garrick - Savoy Theatre, London/ Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh (1975).

His credits with the Actor's Company include: Edgar in Shakespeare's "King Lear" (1974), Edward in "Knots" by Edward Peterbridge, Kruschov in Chekhov's "The Wood Demon", a footman in Congreve's "The Way of the World" (both 1973), Yoremitsu in "The Three Arrows" by Iris Murdoch, Giovanni in Ford's "'Tis Pity She's A Whore" and a page in Feydeau's "Ruling the Roost" (1972).

Directed "A Private Matter", a new play by Ronald Mavor - Theatre Royal, Brighton / Vaudeville Theatre, London (1973).

Directed "The Erpingham Camp" by Joe Orton - Palace Theatre, Watford (1972).

Directed "The Real Inspector Hound" by Tom Stoppard - Phoenix Theatre, Leicester (1972).

Played Svetlovidov in Chekhov's "The Swan Song" - Crucible Theatre, Sheffield (1971).

His credits with Prospect Theatre Company include: the title role in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" (1971, UK + European tour), the title role in Marlowe's "Edward II" (1969, UK + European tour), the title role in Shakespeare's "Richard II" (1968, UK + European tour).

(1973) He directed Ronald Mavor's play, "A Private Matter," at the Royal Lyceum Theatre in Edinburgh, Scotland with Dorothy Reynolds, Derek Fowlds, Peter Cellier and Alastair Sim CBE.

Audiobook: Played Prospero in Shakespeare's The Tempest. Two CDs, 2004.

(1970) He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Richard II," at the Piccadilly Theatre in London, England with Timothy West, David Calder, Robert Eddison, Charmian Eyre, Diane Fletcher, Lucy Fleming, Stephen Greif, Paul Hardwick, Nigel Havers, Michael Howarth, James Laurenson, Trevor Martin, Richard Morant, Jeremy Nicholas, and Terence Wilton in the cast.

(1970) He acted in William Shakespeare's play, "Edward II," at the Piccadilly Theatre in London, England with Timothy West, David Calder, Robert Eddison, Charmian Eyre, Diane Fletcher, Lucy Fleming, Stephen Greif, Paul Hardwick, Nigel Havers, Michael Howarth, James Laurenson, Trevor Martin, Richard Morant, Jeremy Nicholas, and Terence Wilton in the cast.

(1975) He directed George Colman and David Garrick's play, "The Clandestine Marriage," at the Savoy Theatre in London, England with Alastair Sim CBE, Ron Moody, and Dandy Nichols in the cast.

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