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The African Company Presents Richard III Goes Global
Following the huge success of The African Company Presents Richard III in the UK, the play has this month transferred to the USA.
Greg completed the sound design for this Collective Artistes' production in February. The play is based on historical events which took place in New York in 1821.
Romeo and Juliet
Greg has just completed a highly successful UK and Eire tour as Lord Capulet in Romeo and Juliet. Touring with the Chapterhouse Theatre Company they averaged audiences of 500 people.
Shakespearean Role for Greg
Greg is to embark upon a UK and Eire tour with Chapterhouse Theatre Company playing Lord Capulet in Romeo and Juliette as well as the title role in a new historic fantasy play Merlin the Magician. The summer tour will take in historic gardens and venues such as castles and open air theatres across Britain. It's touring the way it used to be...a travelling band of players each day a different place...
Goodbye Old Friend
My beautiful old alsatian/border collie cross Scallywag was put to sleep today, Tuesday March 17th 2009 at noon. He was over 16 years old, had a wonderful life and was the very best friend a dog could be. He had the soul of an angel and as I held his head and watched him pass I cried like a baby. I hope he's already running through the rabbit fields of beyond with little Rat, his lifelong companion who passed on two years ago.
The Winterling at Nexus Arts
Greg has just finished a run at Manchester's Nexus Arts Cafe of Jez Butterworth's 'The Winterling' playing London gangster and fixer Wally. It's a new diversion for Greg, who usually plays sophisticated, educated men, (for some reason unknown to anybody here...) but this time, he got to be the hard man. The run was a great success and it is hoped that the production, Nurture Theatre Company's debut show, will go on to be included in next year's prestigious Replay Festival.
THE AFRICAN COMPANY PRESENTS RICHARD III
17/02/09
Greg has just finished the sound design for this Collective Artistes' production which is based on historical events which took place in New York in 1821.
The drama surrounds America's first black theatre company, which had the 'audacity' to perform Shakespeare, and how the troupe stood up to a rival 'white' company intent on shutting them down. Being premiered in the UK, the play is on regional tour throughout February, March and beyond in 2009.
GREG LANDS ROLE AT THE LANDOR THEATRE
03/12/2008
Greg has landed the role of the Colonel in Deepcut: Scenes From An Inquiry, which premieres at the Landor Theatre, Clapham, London from December 9 to December 13, 2008.
Between 1995 and 2002, four young soldiers were found dead in the Princess Royal Barracks at Deepcut in Surrey. Despite dying in conspicuously suspicious circumstances, the families involved are still waiting for a public inquiry. Whether the deaths were suicide, manslaughter or murder, the investigations were perfunctory and botched. Subsequent studies, including QC Nicholas Blake's 2004 Deepcut Review, lifted the lid on a culture of bullying, binge drinking and wanton promiscuity.
The play is directed by award-winning director Sophie Lifschutz.
RENT A MATE WINS AWARD
02/12/2008
Rent a Mate won the Phase 4 Film Competition. One of the judges said about the film "This is a gem. I love it. The story, script, acting, style, production values, music are all a delight".
’Superb artistic team’ The Stage
04/08/2008
Greg has just finished the composition for the King’s Head Theatre’s summer production of The Shadow Master based on J.M. Barrie’s Dear Brutus, adapted and directed by Artistic Director Stephanie Sinclaire. The Shadow Master is showing everyday until 7th September 2008.
Grand Slam served up at the Kings Head Theatre
25/06/2008
Greg has produced the sound design for romantic comedy, Grand Slam, directed by Tamara Harvey, at the Kings Head Theatre.
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Hannah and Martin
22/06/2008
Greg has just finished playing the lead role of Martin Heidegger in the UK Premiere of award-winning off-Broadway play, Hannah and Martin, at the Courtyard Theatre. The Play received rave reviews.
"...the first play by journalist Kate Fodor and has all the ingredients that make it a perfect theatrical experience - intellectually stimulating, fine writing and compelling performances..." British Theatre Guide
"...quite a find this play... you will leave the theatre not only entertained, but almost certainly smarter ... Greg Patmore is pretty good as Heidegger, supremely self-confident at first, later a broken man. All these factors make this a creditable piece of theatre..." Timeout **** 4 Stars, Monday 2nd June 2008
"....As Arendt, Vivienne Rowdon is at the top of her game in an extremely difficult and emotional role. Rowdon manages to find the flesh and blood behind a philosopher's elaborate theory and here she is matched perfectly by Greg Patmore's Heidegger. Neither resort to melodrama or any obvious artifice and during the second act in particular, the sparks fly between these two actors...." The Stage, Monday 2nd June 2008
COURTYARD THEATRE
23/03/2008
Greg is currently working with the Courtyard Theatre to produce a score for ’Spring Awakening’ which is being directed by Pat Garrett.
Crowning Glory
15/03/2008
Greg has recently finsihed the score on a promotional DVD for Crown Paints. The DVD was filmed and directed by Video Active. ’Crowning Glory’ can be listened to on the music page.
Mummy's Boys wins 2 awards
27/03/2007
At the Mersey Ten Short Film Competition, Mummy's Boys walked away with 2 awards, The Stephenson Trophy and the Audience Award!
Crazy
20/02/2007
Having had an urgent brief for a Fox TV demo, Greg managed to compose and produce Crazy in under 3 hours.
Memories All
09/02/2007
After recently finishing the music score and sound design for ‘La Patisserie’, a short drama, Greg has now released the full score which can be listened to on his music page in the showcase.
Mummy’s Boys
26/01/2007
Greg has just completed the music score and sound design for ’Mummy’s Boys’, a short dramatic comedy. Greg has now released the credits composition which can be listened to on his music page in the showcase.
Mummy’s Boys Premier
26/01/2007
’Mummy’s Boys’, directed by Nigel Barton will be premiered in Southport on Monday 29th January.
US Representation
26/01/2007
Liz Redwing of Redwing Management & Consulting is representing Greg in the US. Her advice has been awesome and her continued support has been a fantastic motivator to Greg.
Electro Acoustic Club at The Slaughtered Lamb
16/1/2007
Norwegian singer/songwriter, Siv Langoy will perform in London including songs co-written by Greg.
Spectacular Show
21/12/2006
Greg met Hannah Peel of Kinetic Fallacy over in LA on the BPI mission. Kinetic Fallacy launched their new album in style last month at the View Two Gallery in Liverpool.
Five Prawn Rings?
12/12/2006
Greg was recently commissioned to produce a ’gospel spectacular’ version of 12 Days of Christmas for the UK management team of Iceland Stores to make a band-aid-style video?Greg created the (seriously funky) arrangement and was MD for the day, which featured ’Urban Voice’ gospel choir, who were fantastic at helping the managers find their singing voices!
The film was made by Cascade Productions, recorded in the wonderful ’wood’ room at Parr Street Studios.
The whole day was a huge success, as a song, a video, a corporate team building exercise and as a bit of fun for the staff at the subsequent conference...so much so that he has just picked up another major corporate project from a worldwide company who happened to see the video at the conference...
The Land of LA
12/12/2006
Greg and Bridget just spent ten fantastic days in LA, three of them as UKTI delegates to Billboard, the Film and TV music event of the year.
Massive respect to Carlo Cavagna and Phil Patterson for setting up a brilliant few days. Several fledgling projects are taking shape as a direct result...watch this space...
Greg is currently appearing at Nexus Art Cafe, Dale Street, Manchester in 'The Winterling' by Jez Butterworth.
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