Simon Brandon

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About me

Simon Brandon
Actor, Writer & Director
www.simonbrandon.me
www.athroneofshadows.com

I returned to the industry in the Summer of 2017, having worked in the antiques trade for a few years. I originally hail from Bexley in Kent, currently living in Dartford. (A short train ride from Central London). Work has been diverse, ranging from roles in the classics - Pericles, to a part in horror movie Zombie Spring Breakers, starring Emily Atack and Matt King. I tend to veer towards quirky character roles. Sci-fi Shakespeare webseries - A Throne of Shadows, which I'm producing and starring in is no exception!

I have been in a number of stage productions, venues including The Shaw Theatre, London and the Jersey Opera House. I got the accolade of being lugubrious (love it):
"Simon Brandon playing the servant Trembinsky is perfectly lugubrious and sly." Remotegoat

If you are interested in working together, do drop me a line about your project. Meanwhile I hope you have a great day and thanks for popping by. To check out A Throne of Shadows, please head on over to our website: www.athroneofshadows.com. All the very best to you :)
Additional skills:
Sports: football, rugby, swimming, skating and running. Stage Combat Skills: unarmed, single rapier (basic level pass)

Sight reading: regular reader at Actors and Writers London and also North London Actors.
Additional information:
Character actor, playing mainly quirky roles. Performs regular script in Hand Readings of the Classics, usually with only one rehearsal. Recent shows include: Ibsen's The Master Builder at The Courtyard Theatre, London and an evening of Sketches at The Park Theatre, London.

Dear Chocolate Solider: Review on Mark Aspen's blog:

"Hassall’s letters, performed ably by Simon Brandon in authentic-looking World War One khaki, are interspersed with songs from the period, as well as poems, and short dramatic scenes extrapolated from the correspondence...All three actors reveal that they are also strong singers, with Simon Brandon’s voice ringing out particularly strong"

Skills

Languages Spoken	English, French
Accents/Dialects	American - General, Australian, Cornish, Czech, English - Cockney, English - General, English - London, English - Northern England, English - Received Pronunciation, English - Southwest England, English - West Midlands (Shropshire, Birmingham, Brummie), English - Yorkshire & Humber, French (Standard International), German, Greek, Irish, Irish Eastern (Leinster, Dublin), Italian (Standard International), Northern Irish, Polish, Russian, Scottish, Spanish (International Spanish) Acento Neutro, Welsh
Dance Styles	Contemporary
Vocal Types	Baritone, Bass, Falsetto, Tenor
Musical Skills	Percussion
Organisations / Memberships	Equity (UK)