Graham Sessions

Highlights

• ​“...my nephew, got home and said that Graham was the best pretend Santa he had ever seen and other children would never guess he isn't the real one​…”
• Various Previous Productions (Reviews):
  “...my nephew, got home and said that Graham was the best pretend Santa he had ever seen and other children would never guess he isn't the real one …” (Santa Claus)

  "...quiet portrayal of Graham Sessions proved a soothing contrast to the previous fireworks..." (Swan Song)
  
"'riveting' "...he excelled as More" (A Man for all Seasons)
  "...performance was faultless" (An Inspector Calls)
  
 "Graham Sessions gave a strong, sure, deeply heartfelt performance" (The Diary of Anne Frank)
  "...an abundance of excellent character work from Graham Sessions" (The Crucible)
  
"...and Graham Sessions excelled in ... demanding role(s);..." (Prescription for Murder)
  "....never seen an actor perfect a performance as well as...." (Piskies There Be)
  
“....thanks to the skill of Graham Sessions....brought the whole thing to life....” (Ghost Train)
  
“....a lovely character performance....” (Still Life)
  
“....sincerity of portrayal....” (The Birds Stopped Singing)
  
"....ability to reflect the change from chattering salesman to spellbound listener...." (The Birds Stopped Singing)
   "....his accent was consistent and perfect throughout...." (Oklahoma)
"From the curtain up, the brilliant Graham Sessions as the evil Abanazer had the audience hissing and booing in all the right places, and his understanding and feel for the part was undoubtedly the highlight of the show." (Aladdin)
  
"....is an excellent straight actor. As the 'baddie' (he) was superb...." (Dangerous Corner)
  
"....A* acting with ultimate professionalism." (Lievitare)
• Personal Biography:
  I obtained an Engineering Science degree in 1970 and applied for work in Repertory Theatre. Owing to the limited availability of work at that time I trained as a teacher. Whilst this was the day job for many years I have always performed to the public. Initially my performances were in amateur theatre but alongside this I performed as a folk singer, initially solo and latterly with a Folk Band. I toured as a guitarist, vocalist and percussionist with the band for thirty three years. I moved to Devon in 2007 and have worked extensively with independent film companies, theatre companies and students as both an actor and a lighting designer/gaffer. Whilst I have had no formal training in acting, I have worked with many professionals from whom I have learnt a great deal and have managed to secure acting work which has been well regarded.
  
  Acting Experience:
  Since 1966 a large number of acting rôles in amateur theatre and films (mostly shorts) and as a paid semi-professional. Since 2007, several rôles paid as professional in commercial and short films.
  
  Additional Skills:
  Experienced in Lighting Design for theatre and Gaffer for short films. Worked as a Professional Photographer - weddings, portraits, film stills etc. when 'resting'. Director of stage and short films.
  
  Industry Awards:
  Several awards for short films including: Best Quarantine short film (made during lockdown) which I wrote, directed and in which I took on a small role; Best European Short Film Script for a short film which I also wrote.