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DAVID HAMPSHIRE

Actor/Director/Writer

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David Hampshire trained at the Italia Conti Stage School and started his career at the age of 12 when he landed the title role in the BBC television series Jennings. Since then David has played everything from Ugly Sister in Panto to Jean Valjean in Les Miserables at the Palace Theatre, London

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Casting Notes
Height
6' (182cm)
Eye Colour
Blue
Weight
16st. 2lb. (103kg)
Hair Colour
Grey
Playing Age
61 - 65
Voice Character
Friendly
Appearance
 
White
 
Voice Quality
 
Gentle
 
Accents
Cockney
Music & Dance
Ballroom Dancing, Cabaret Dancing, Contemporary Dance, Drums, Jazz Dancing, Tap, Tenor*
Performance
Comedy, Musical Theatre, Radio Presenting, Role Play, Theatre In Education, Voice Over
Sports
Cricket, Football*, Golf*, Tennis*
Other Skills
Director, Drama Workshop Leader, Improvisation, Juggling, Narration
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AWL Credits

Readings
Year
Writer(s)
Play
Role
Director
2019
Gary Davis
Happenstance
Clive Genk
Simone Vause
2018
Tom Jensen
Headhog
Stan Reeves
Simone Vause
2018
Robert S Silver
The Tale of Johnny Dancer
Mr Pike
Kenneth Michaels
2016
Monty Holender
I Can Tie Your Shoelaces
James
Kenneth Michaels
2015
Christopher Owen
Recital
Trevor
Kenneth Michaels
2013
Anthony Murphy
Skating on Thin Ice
Bob Stone
Carolyn Pertwee
2013
Michael Johnson
The Other Side of The Mirror
Jack
Kenneth Michaels
2012
Maryse Addison
The Devil’s Looking Glass
Harry / Nick
Kenneth Michaels
2011
Peter Sutton
Mr Punch
Various
Jenny Patrick
2011
Wally Sewell
Shooting the President
Secret Service agent 3
Carolyn Pertwee
2011
Michael Johnson
Searching for Stardust
Professor Schutz
Harry Saks
2011
Rosalind AdlerLea Sellers
Sisters
Willi
Jenny Patrick
2010
Carolyn Pertwee
Past Forward
Tom Fielding
Jenny Patrick
2010
Carolyn Pertwee
Feeling the Fear
Hugh Gregson
Jenny Patrick
2010
Ron Fernee
Clever Disguise
Colin
Martin Wimbush
2010
Monty Holender
Raisins and Almonds
Harry Klein
Kenneth Michaels
2009
Paddy Gormley
The Importance of Being Frank
Lane, manservant
Martin Cort
2005
Michael Baldwin
Y-Fronts
Bekko Bingham
2004
Howard Hale
Church Outing
Gareth
Michael Baldwin
2004
Michael Johnson
England’s Hall
Dr Mulcahy
Gregory Cox
2004
Gareth Pilkington
Don’t Look Too Deep
Alec Telford
Michael Murray
2004
Carolyn Pertwee
For the Love of Art
Grant Wilson
David Hampshire
2003
Lesley North
Lifestyles
Peter Willis
Melissa Docker
2003
David Lane
We Are Family
Dennis
David Roderick
2003
James Sherriffs
Turn of the Century (part reading)
Frank Harris
David Hampshire
2003
Harry Saks
Public Hero
Chris Cavendish
Gregory Cox
2003
Sue Whitmore
Ruth
Various
Andrew Heart
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Competitions

Showcases

Writing
Year
Director
Play
Type
2018
Sprinkle
Competition (2nd)
2018
Hayward B. Morse
Funny Turns
Reading
2017
Kenneth Michaels
Visiting Emily
Reading
2017
Kenneth Michaels
Face Value
Reading
2016
Kenneth Michaels
Romeo and Juliet
Competition (2nd)
2015
Vile Company
Showcase
2014
Kenneth Michaels
Denys Graham Showcase
Showcase
2014
Happy Inside
Showcase
2013
Straight Man
Showcase
2013
Ava Gardner
Showcase
2012
Something For The Wife
Competition
2010
Kenneth Michaels
An Eye for an Eye
Reading
2010
Over the Top (Up)
Competition (1st)
2009
Garabini
Competition (1st)
2007
Cross Words
Competition
2007
The Waitrose Wing
Competition (1st)
2006
25 Reasons on a Quiet Day
Competition
2005
The Actor and the Extra
Competition
2005
...Kin-Nel!
Competition
2005
David Hampshire
Christmas Presence
Reading
2004
Up Or Down?
Competition (1st)
2004
Where There’s a Will
Competition
2003
Visiting Frank
Competition
2003
Briefcase Encounter
Competition (1st)
2003
Christmas Presence
Reading
2002
An Eye for an Eye
Competition (1st)
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Directing
Year
Writer(s)
Play
Type
2005
Jacqui Dickson
A Night to Remember
Reading
2005
David Hampshire
Christmas Presence
Reading
2004
Michael Baldwin
Knickers
Reading
2004
Carolyn Pertwee
For the Love of Art
Reading
2004
Robert EddisonRobert Francis
Joe Orton’s Last Laugh
Reading
2003
James Sherriffs
Turn of the Century (part reading)
Reading
2002
Michael Baldwin
Chutney Mary
Reading
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Non-AWL Credits

Television
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
 
Footballer’s Wives
Vince Palmer
Robert Bangura
Shed Productions / ITV
 
Midsomer Murders
Roger Farnham
Sarah Hellings
Bentley Productions / ITV
 
Out of Water
Mr. Bootle
Jacqueline Wright
Ignu Films / BBC
 
Winners and Losers
David Schulten
Paul Boorman
Maverick / Channel 4
 
Doctors
Alex Rose
Charlotte Conquest
BBC1
 
Family Affairs
Dr. Connell
Robert Gabriel
Thames TV
 
New Tricks
Alan Wearing
Paul Seed
Wall to Wall / BBC1
 
The Bill
DSE Eddie Scott
Jeremy Silberston
Thames TV
 
Trevor’s World of Sport
Ted Greaves
Andy Hamilton
Hat Trick / BBC
 
The Age Thing
Tim Ledger
Chris Gernon
BBC
 
Lenny Goes to Town
Colonel Bashing
Guy Freeman
BBC
 
Noel’s |House Party (series)
Gotcha Team (Various roles)
Ben Kellett & Guy Freeman
BBC
 
Wogan’s Guide to being an Old Geezer
Commentator
Ben Kellett
BBC
 
Dodgem
Frank Masters
Christine Secombe
BBC
 
Noel’s House Party (2 Series)
Gotcha Team (Various Roles)
Ben Kellett & Guy Freeman
BBC
 
Our Tune
Father
BBC
 
The Muppet Show
Featured performer
Gillian Lynne
ATV
 
The Morecambe & Wise Show
Featured sketch performer
Nigel Lythgow
Thames TV
 
Love for Lydia
George Holland
Tony Dow
London Weekend TV
 
The Morecambe & Wise Show
Featured sketch performer
Ernest Maxim
BBC
 
Tom Brown’s Schooldays
Diggs
Gareth Davies
BBC
 
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
White Witch Creature
Pamela Lonsdale
ABC
 
Jennings
Jennings
Johnny Downes
BBC
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Stage
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
 
An Ideal Husband
Sir Robert Chiltern
Kenneth Michaels
BESTheatre tour of Slovenia
 
Look Back in Anger
Director
British English-Speaking Theatre of Slovenia
 
Maternity
Dr. Hourtin
Colin Elwood
Riverside Studios, Hammersmith
 
A State of Affairs
Terence / Jack / Allen / Ellis
Kenneth Michaels
BESTheatre
 
A State of Affairs
Terence / Jack / Allen / Ellis
Lee Walker
BESTheatre
 
Treasure Island
George Merry
Paddy Stone
Theatre Royal, Norwich
 
Look Back in Anger
Colonel Redfern
Kenneth Michaels
English-Speaking Theatre of Slovenia
 
Move Over Mrs. Markham
Henry Lodge
Christopher Dunham
Westcliff Theatre Repertory
 
Olde Tyme Music Hall
Principal performer
Christopher Dunham
Westcliff Repertory Company
 
The Royal Variety Performance, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Featured performer
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Film
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
 
The Hunger, Warner Brothers
Ballroom Dancer
Tony Scott
 
The Pirates of Penzance
Featured Policeman
Wilford Leach
Universal
 
Fiddler on the Roof
Soundtrack Recording
Norman Jewison
MGM
 
Goodbye Mr. Chips
Schoolboy
Herbert Ross
MGM
 
Oliver
Workhouse Orphan, Soundtrack Recording
Carol Reed
Columbia
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Musical
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
 
Les Miserables 25th Anniverary 02 Concert
Choir
James Powell
Cameron Mackintosh Ltd.
 
Blood Brothers
Narrator
Christopher Dunham
Westcliff Theatre Repertory
 
Godspell
John the Baptist
Christopher Dunham
Westcliff Repertory Company
 
Les Miserables, Palace Theatre, London
Jean Valjean / Courfeyrac / Brujon
Trevor Nunn & John Caird
Royal Shakespeare Company
 
West Side Story
Diesel
Tommy Abbott
Haymarket Leicester
 
South Pacific
Stewpot
Michael Winter
Connaught Theatre Worthing Repertory
 
Stop The World - I Want To Get Off! (National Tour)
Littlechap
Dougie Squires
Charles Vance
 
Chigaco
Fred Casely
Paul Kerryson
Library Theatre, Manchester
 
The Pirates of Penzance, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
Police Sergeant
Wilford Leach
Andrew Treagus Associates
 
Evita, Prince Edward Theatre
Ensemble
Harold Prince
 
The Rocky Horror Show
Riff-Raff
Christopher Dunham
Westcliff Palace Repertory
 
Les MIserables 10th Anniversary Concert, Royal Albert Hall
Choir
Ken Caswell
Cameron Mackintosh Ltd.
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Pantomime
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
 
Cinderella
Ugly Sister
Paul Kerrison
Library Theatre, Manchester
 
Mother Goose, Civic Theatre Darlington
Silly Billy
Dougie Squires
Trends Management
 
Aladdin, London Palladium
Billy Goose
Dougie Squires
Bernard Delfont
 
Aladdin, Arts Theatre Cambridge
Chop (Comic Policeman)
Dougie Squires
Trends Management
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Radio
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
 
Sikalume and the Assagai
Sikalume
BBC Radio Rep.
 
The Wheel on the School
Various
BBC Radio Rep.
 
Nightline
Co-Host
LBC London Radio (4 week residence)
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Corporate
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
 
Richmond Council Protecting Children Seminar
Father
Ros Adler
Media Skills
 
Zoladex
Barbeque Man
David Stewart
David Stewart Photography
 
TalkTalk YouView Video
Man at home
Crinan Campbell
Adjust Your Set
 
Vauxhall Vectra Launch
Vauxhall Client
George May
 
MFI in the home
Father
 
RADA in Business Scrutiny Training
Businessman
RADA Training
 
The Empress Building Launch
Business Associate
George May
 
MacIntyre Hudson Lawyers, Dramanon
Business associate
Steven Brough
 
Texaco fuel launch
Featured performer
George May
 
Walls Taste Sensation
Sue Stephens
Supreme Team
 
HSBC
Businessman
 
Mobil Oil
Businessman
 
Shell Initiative 2000
Oil Foreman
Steven Brough
Dramanon
 
3-Com
Product Manager
 
Midland Bank
Businessman
 
Midland Bank
Business customer
 
Friends Provident Building Society
Business customer
 
Nationwide Building Society
Various characters (series of 6 training films)
 
Safeway Stores
Dad
 
Texaco fuel launch
Featured performer
George May
 
Vectra Drive 96
Safety demonstrator
George May
 
Fiat Cinquecento Launch (Royal Albert Hall)
Principal performer
 
British Airways Customer Service Transformation
Husband
Toby Meakins
The Edge Picture Company.
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Further Credits
Year
Production
Role
Director
Org/Venue
 
Audi Moving Man
Lead Character
Markenfilm
 
Post Office
Man in Couple
Ben Hills
bph productions
 
Kosmodisk
Featured as myself
Metka Klas
Studio Moderna
 
’Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ (Queen promo. video)
Featured performer
 
Slovenian Schools Tour
Educational presenter
Kenn Michaels
BESTheatre
 
Micro Oil documentary
John McKenzie
John McKenzie Productions
 
Refresh Conservatories
Featured husband
Lydia Esler
Space City Studios
 
Iceland Christmas Roasts
Dad
 
Sainsbury’s Sport Relief 2016
Grandad on tandem
Henry Littlechild
Outsider
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Contact

VJ MANAGEMENT E:valerie@vjmgt.co.uk W:http://www.vjmgt.co.uk T: 020-7237 8953 The personal contact facility has been suspended.
Please email paddygormley@gmail.com, who will forward.

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