After the successful run of the Birmingham Rep production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’, Brian is very happy to be able to offer the plants for hire. If your thinking of putting on ‘Little Shop’ and need plants for your production as well as training for your puppeteer(s) and plant voice, please feel free to contact Brian. For more information click HERE.
The Rainbow Shines…
‘A Shine of Rainbows’ has recently been released in Canada and the USA. Shot in Ireland in 2007, the movie tells the story of an orphan boy who finds a new life on a remote island where he comes to terms with his surroundings, the local folklore and learns the secrets of seals. The production stars Aidan Quinn (Legends of the …
How odd!
Brian has just finished shooting an edition of ITV1’s new Saturday night game show ‘Odd One In’. Hosted by Bradley Walsh, the new show features celebrity guests who have to pick a member of a line-up who has a special skill or ability. Brian ‘lent a hand’ in a game where one of the contestants didn’t have the use of their own …
Back on Skid Row… AGAIN!
Brian has just signed up to perform Audrey II in Birmingham Rep’s production of ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ throughout August and September. This will be his ninth stint as the ‘mean green mother from outerspace’! He will also act as puppet consultant for the design and building process of the four plants. The show is directed by Peter Rowe and will …
"Plenty of fish!"
Brian has just finished shooting several ads for high street chain Argos! The ads feature a Walrus receiving fish from a couple of penguin delivery men! Brian puppeteered the walrus and penguin faces with Chris Clarke and Kevin Hudson. The animals themselves were created by Cliff Wallace and his team at Creature FX.To view the ad click here and to go behind the scenes …
'Guess How Much I Love You' begins….
Rehersals for ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ are now underway. Adaptor/Director David Wood (OBE) has already begun working with the talented cast. Suzie Caulcutt’s beautiful costumes and set look like they have stepped right out of Anita Jeram’s illustrations. Brian will be working with actress Emily Altneu to bring Scott Brooker’s wonderful puppets to life in this charming adaptaion of …
Guess How Much I Love You. LIVE!
Brian has joined the production team of ‘Guess How Much I Love You.’ ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ will be a live, musical version of the globally acclaimed, modern children’s classic written by Sam McBratney and illustrated by Anita Jeram. The book will be adapted for the stage by writer/director David Wood OBE, whose other stage successes Pokies include; ‘The Tiger …
'What's your News?' wins animation festival!
TT Animation’s pre-school show ‘What’s Your News?’ was entered for the âJapan Prizeâ, which is an international competition for educational shows, organised by NHK (Japanâs equivalent of the BBC) in Tokyo. With over 360 shows entered from 65 countries and ‘Whatâs Your News?’ not only won âBest Pre-School Showâ but also the overall âGrand Prix Prizeâ. The last time a …
CBBC!
Brian joined Iain and Hacker live on CBBC this week as a talking box from another dimension! This was his fourth outing on the live broadcast having appeared several time with Ed and Oucho as recurring cactus character Grandpa Archemedies (right)! For footage click here
What the Dickens?
From Novemeber Brian will be joining the cast of A Christmas Carol at London’s Arts Theatre. Directed by Susie McKenna and featuring Gareth Hale and Rebecca Thornhill. Brian will be performing Bentolina the Theatre Cat voiced by Sharon D Clarke in this re-telling of Dicken’s classic set in a theatre at night. The cast also includes Matthew White as the voice …