In pre production. Directorial Debut & Lead. HUMBLE PLAYERS. Due for Festival release 2011.
Co - Founder Whodathunkit Productions.
Video Files of previous auditions/films available at www.youtube.com/derekbannerofficial
www.youtube.com/user/WhodathunkitPro
Ran workshops for several plays for Strathclyde Theatre Group members.
Good Physical Comedian
Strong Improvisional Skills
Strong Character Actor
Good Ear For Accents
Experience of devised/group theatre
REVIEW FOR ROLE AS R.P MCMURPHY IN "ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO'S NEST" STRATHCLYDE TELEGRAPH OCT. 2008
"Derek Banner, in the leading role as the supposedly psychologically unstable convict Randle McMurphy, brought Ken Kesey's most famous character to life with a style and sensitivity..."
"His comic ability won the audience over early on, but it was ultimately his character's deep frustration at the environment he finds himself in-and at the way his fellow inmates have been conditioned to behave-that capped a truly memorable performance."
Additional Skills
Experience in Stage Combat, Martial Arts, Sport (cycling, wrestling, boxing, swimming), Competent Dancer
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Ethnicity
White/Caucasian
Skin Color
White
Hair Length
Short to Medium
Accents (UK)
Cockney, London, Manchester, Scottish, South London
Accents (US)
Boston, Californian, Canadian, General American, New York City, Texas
Accents (International)
Australian, French, German, Irish, Romanian, Russian, South African
Interested in
Commercials, Film (Professional), Film (Student), Radio, Theatre (Fringe), Theatre (Professional), TV, Voice Over
Experienced in
Film (Student), Panto, Radio, Rehearsed Readings, Theatre (Professional), Theatre (Touring), Voice Over
