| Education | 2000, HNC Acting & Performance
Motherwell College | | | Additional Courses / Training | | Attended workshops in Polish Physical Theatre led by GAPPAD theatre. July 2008 | | | Any other information | 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 | |
| | | more details | | 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 | | Specific Singing Skills | Baritone | | Organisation Membership | Equity | | Stage Combat Skills | Yes | | Perform nude? | Only Professionally | | Native accent | Scottish |
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