Tayo Aluko
Overview
- Ethnicity
- Black - African
- Age Range
- 55 - 65
- Height
- 6' 0" (1m 83cm)
- Weight
- 14st. 13lb. (95kg)
- Hair Colour
- Black
- Eye Colour
- Brown
- Build
- Muscular
Images
Files
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video file (mp4)Tayo Aluko Showreel, June 2021
Reviews
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YearPublicationReview
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2019theguardian.com“A fascinating show … packs in so much” (4 stars) · Michael Billington, The Guardian
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2019theguardian.com“A fascinating show … packs in so much” · Michael Billington
Credits
| Year | Role / Type | Name of Production / Director | Company / Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 2022 |
Alan Daniels
TV |
Moving On
Gary Williams |
LA Productions
|
|
| 2019 |
Singer
Site Specific |
The Freedom of the City
Jonathan Moore |
Arts Over Borders
Derry/Londonderry sites |
|
| 2016 - 2019 |
Tunji Sowande
Theatre (Tour) |
Just An Ordinary Lawyer
Amanda Huxtable |
Tayo Aluko & Friends
National and International Tour |
|
| 2008 - 2019 |
Paul Robeson
Theatre (Tour) |
Call Mr. Robeson
Olusola Oyeleye |
Tayo Aluko & Friends
|
|
| 1997 |
God and other roles
Theatre |
The Mystery Plays
Richard Williams |
Liverpool Playhouse Theatre
Liverpool Playhouse |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Architecture | University of Liverpool |
About me
I have become a professional internationally touring stage actor/singer almost by accident, having come across an interesting story and written a play about it, then going on to perform and tour it myself, both around the UK and in USA, Canada, Jamaica and Nigeria since 2008. Since August 2016, I have also been performing a second one-man musical play.Additional Information
The first play, Call Mr. Robeson, is about Paul Robeson, the African American actor and singer. The second play, Just An Ordinary Lawyer uses the life of Britain's first Black judge (also a singer) and his love of cricket to look at world history, and anti-imperialist, anti-colonialist and anti-racist struggles worldwide.I am interested in screen work, generally short-term, to fit in with my touring schedule with my plays.
Additional Skills
High level baritone singer. Have sung with the Halle Orchestra at the Bridgewater Hall, and performed Call Mr. Robeson at Carnegie Hall, New York.Skills
| Skin Colour | Black |
|---|---|
| Hair Length | Bald / Crew Cut |
| Native accent | Yoruba |
| Accents (UK) | RP, Southern England |
| Accents (North American) | General American |
| Languages Spoken | English, Yoruba |
| Interested in | Commercials, Film (Professional), Film (Student), TV, Voice Over |
| Experienced In | Theatre (Fringe), Theatre (Professional), Theatre (Touring) |
| General Singing Skills | Solo |
| Specific Singing Skills | Baritone |
| Musical Skills | Piano |
| Organisation Memberships | Equity |
| Stage Combat Skills | No |
| Driving Licences | Standard |
| Facial Characteristics | Beard, Goatee |
| Perform nude? | No |
| DBS checked | Yes |
| Work Permit/Residency Status | I have a current, valid passport. |
| Additional Skills | Cabaret Artist, Photographer, Singer |
| Union Status | Equity (UK) |
| Accents (International) | African (West), French, Nigerian |