Edwin Flay

  • Actor
    Male / London
  • Ethnicity
    Caucasian
    Age Range
    37 - 46
    Height
    5' 8" (1m 73cm)
    Weight
    141lb (64kg)
    Hair Colour
    Brown
    Eye Colour
    Grey
    Build
    Slim

Reviews

YearReviewPublication
2016Edwin Flay as... murderer Percy Lefroy [Mapleton] is mesmerising in his portrayal.
David Rumelle 		remotegoat.com
2016Flay manages to convey the full horror of facing his final moments in a surprisingly affecting role.
Julia French 		broadwaybaby.com
2015Between [the] direction and the cast's perfect comic timing, The House is a gem of play.
Michael Davis 		femalearts.com
2012The standout performer was undeniably Edwin Flay who played Cary Donat.
Sadie Doherty 		thevintagevanitycase.blogspot.co.uk

Credits

YearRole / TypeName of Production / DirectorCompany / Venue
2016Gordon
Film (Short) 		Follow Me
Neil Monaghan 		Occasional Films
2016Percy Lefroy Mapleton
Theatre 		The Brighton Killers
Nigel Fairs 		368 Theatre
Old Police Cells, Brighton
2016Magic Man
Film (Short) 		Refugee
Adam Tyler 		TrueTube
2016The worker
Theatre 		The Worker
Tom Ward 		Stonecrabs
The Albany
2015HG Wells
TV 		Cosmic FrontNHK
2015Lord Alfred Bordville
Film (Feature) 		Servants Quarters
Paul Raschid 		Aviary Films Ltd
2015Fischer Libett
Theatre 		The House
Keith Myers 		So And So Arts
Frederick's Place
✓ 2015Peter Porter
Film (Feature) 		Crowhurst
Simon Rumley 		Splash Page Media Ltd
✓ 2015Gary
Theatre 		Goodbye From Me
Bisera Winters 		Emijon
Bridewell Theatre
✓ 2015Barry
Film (Short) 		Everyone's A Critic
Neil Monaghan 		Occasional Films
✓ 2015Man
Theatre 		Shoe Horn
Ursula Campbell 		AAW
Tristan Bates Theatre
2014Voice over
Voiceover 		Technical University, DelftInter Voice Over
✓ 2014Two
Theatre 		Antenora
Owen Lindsay 		Restless Ecstasy
Etcetera Theatre, Camden
✓ 2014Mr Finchley
Corporate 		That's English Module 12Highwood Productions LTD
✓ 2014Waiter
Online / Digital 		One Team Launch Video
Ben Taylor 		Benjamin Taylor Films Ltd
2014English Chap
Commercial 		Wahoo!
Ben Kent 		Spectrecom
2014Sir Edward Grey
TV 		To War!
Gabrielle O'Neill 		BBC
2014Matt
TV 		Boomers
Adam Miller 		BBC
✓ 2014Daniel Dunglas Home
TV 		Victorian SeanceCrow Theatre
✓ 2014Dad
Corporate 		Irwin Mitchell Wills
Conor Ryan 		Infiniti Partners
✓ 2013Man
Theatre 		Shoe Horn
Ursula Campbell 		Tiny Dog Productions
Fiddler's Elbow
✓ 2013Duncan
Corporate 		New That's English
Andrew Morgan 		Highwood Productions LTD
✓ 2013Arthur Evans
TV 		Raiders of the Lost Past
Jo Locke 		World Media Rights
✓ 2013Ivor Wolfson
Film (Short) 		Midnight Snack
Rhys Brisenden 		Short Pictures
✓ 2013Harry Hawkins
Rehearsed Reading 		Harry & Haw-Haw
Janet Palmer 		Amarillo Arts
✓ 2013David Temple
Corporate 		Marketing 4
Jason Harvey 		University of Law
✓ 2013Jonathan Yates
Corporate 		Introduction to a Start-up Business
Jason Harvey 		University of Law
✓ 2013The Man
Music Video 		Paint The Dark / Lariat
Oliver Kember 		Oliver Kember Films
✓ 2013Jacques Stosskopf
TV 		Nazi Megastructures
Christopher Spencer 		Darlow Smithson
✓ 2013Savvy Steve
Corporate 		Halford's Marketing PitchThe Bio Agency
✓ 2013Sherlock Holmes
Rehearsed Reading 		The Forgotten Casebook of Inspector MoncrieffFlitter Films
✓ 2013Newsreader (V/O)
Theatre 		Love On Trial
Roe Lane 		Bilimankhwe Arts
Ovalhouse
✓ 2013Steve
Film (Short) 		Tech Support
Guy Armitage 		Zealous
✓ 2012 - 2013Tom The Trader
Voiceover 		Market Training SeminarsPractical Trading School
✓ 2012Pathe News Reporter
Film (Feature) 		Grace Of Monaco
Olivier Dahan 		Stone Angels
✓ 2012Casting Director
Film (Feature) 		Act/Or
Annamaria Berentz 		Filmstrip Studios Ltd
✓ 2012Sam the Clairvoyant
Film (Feature) 		P.s.
Joanna Callaghan 		Heraclitus Films
✓ 2012Franz Muller
Film (Docu) 		The Wick
Tom Metcalfe 		Thus Spoke
✓ 2012Mr Ramsay
Theatre 		All One Fabric
Jessie McLaughlin 		INRH Productions
The Yard Theatre, Hackney
✓ 2012Judge 3
Corporate 		Farmer's Weekly Awards
Finnian Varney 		Aberration Films
✓ 2012Chris
Film (Short) 		Parts
James Burt 		Rubber Duck Films Inc
2012Junior Officer
Film (Feature) 		Tournament of Shadows
Jamil Dehlavi 		Dehlavi Films
✓ 2012Policeman
TV 		Policebook
Alex Mather 		Bike Stuff Productions
✓ 2012Cary Donat
Theatre 		The Shadow Formula
David Roberts 		Theatrica Ludos
Greenwood Theatre
✓ 2012Capt. James Wallace
Corporate 		Cutty Sark ExhibitionCambridge FilmWorks Ltd
✓ 2012Escape Artist
Music Video 		Black Manila / Fiasco
Robert Brown 		Jog On Media
✓ 2011Man
Film (Student) 		Rules of Entrapment
Manos Iannou 		London Film School
✓ 2011The Westerner
Film (Student) 		Formalities
Ben Aston 		PaperEpic productions
2011ADR Voice Talent
Film (Feature) 		Screwed
Reg Traviss 		Lionsgate
2011Lazare
Film (Short) 		Cold Dish
Julian Grass 		First Dibs Productions
✓ 2011Edwin
Film (Short) 		Faux-pology
Michael Williamson 		Jog On Media
2011Athlete in Space Blanket
Commercial 		EDF OlympicsAMV
✓ 2011Edward
Film (Short) 		Admit None
Teresa Garratty 		Neath Films
2011Michael
Film (Short) 		Paroxysm
Matt Underwood 		Ten Bells Production
✓ 2010Moustached Dude (supporting)
Online / Digital 		I Am Tim
Jamie Simcox 		RedShirt Films
✓ 2010Detective
Film (Student) 		Down by the River
David Bonelle 		The Metropolitan Film School
✓ 2010Gary The Shooter
Film (Student) 		The Art of Thieving
Zali Mazli 		The Metropolitan Film School
2010Bailiff
TV 		Village Idioms
Gabrielle O'Neill 		BBC
✓ 2008 - 2010Reporter
TV 		The Record Review
Tina Saunders 		BBC
2009Carnival Barker
TV 		BOOKtalk
Daniel Brittain-Catlin 		BBC
2009Interviewer
TV
Peter Ball 		BBC
2009Escape Artist
Film (Student) 		The Escapologist
Tom Hall 		Good Team Arts
2009Knife Thrower
Music Video 		Kasabian / Where Did All The Love Go?
Charles Mehling 		Annex Films

  • Education

    YearQualificationWhere
    1998Film & DramaUniversity of Reading

    Additional Skills

    Escape artistry - handcuffs, straitjackets, chains, ropes, specialist props

    Stilt-walking

    Climbing

    Fencing

    Archery

    Additional Information

    I performed as a professional escape artist for ten years, performing escapes across Europe and in the US, and at festivals including Burning Man, Glastonbury, The Big Chill and Bestival.

    About me

    I am frequently cast as businessmen, scientists and other white-collar workers. I have a natural talent for comedy, which I have honed in an extensive career as a cabaret performer and compere.

    I have written two feature-length screenplays and several shorts, some of which are in pre-production. I am currently researching my third feature.

  • Skills

    Skin Colour
    • White
    Accents (International)
    • French
    Experienced In
    • Comedy
    • Commercials
    • Film (Professional)
    • Film (Student)
    • Music Videos
    • Presenting
    • Rehearsed Readings
    • Theatre (Fringe)
    • TV
    • Voice Over
    Interested in
    • Commercials
    • Corporate
    • Film (Professional)
    • Film (Student)
    • Music Videos
    • Radio
    • Rehearsed Readings
    • TV
    • Voice Over
    Languages Spoken
    • French
    Organisation Memberships
    • Equity
    Accents (UK)
    • Cockney
    • Devon
    • London
    • Northern England
    • RP
    • Southern England
    • Yorkshire
    Accents (North American)
    • General American
    Hair Length
    • Short
    Specific Singing Skills
    • Baritone
    Perform nude?
    • Yes
    Stage Combat Skills
    • Yes
    Facial Characteristics
    • Goatee
    • Moustache
    Native accent
    • English
    DBS checked
    • No
    Character Types
    • Professional
    • Geeky
    • Posh
    • Intellectual
    • Villainous