Alan Morrissey
Alan Morrissey | |
|---|---|
 Morrissey with Katie Brayben in 2015 | |
| Born | 9 October 1982 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Alan Morrissey (born 9 October 1982) is a British actor. He grew up in Stockport at the Farmers Arms Pub, of which his parents were the licensees, before moving to Oldham.[1] Morrissey trained at Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.[2] In 2002 and again in 2003, Dame Maggie Smith and The Fenton Arts Trust awarded him the bursary for talented potentials.[3] He graduated from the Old Vic Theatre School in 2004.
Career
[edit]He made his film debut in The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse, in 2005, starring alongside Steve Pemberton and Bruno Langley.[4] Morrissey became best known for his television debut as Nick Van Barr in the BBC medical drama series Holby City.[5] He left the show in 2010, after 18 episodes.
On 2 September 2013, it was announced Morrissey is to play the role of Max in the West End musical I Can't Sing! The X Factor Musical,[6] which opened in March 2014 at the London Palladium.[7] Other principals included Nigel Harman and Cynthia Erivo.[8]
Morrissey is currently a member of the London-based artistic collective The Factory Theatre Company. He has appeared in their performances of 'Round One', 'Round Two' and 'The Seagull Experiment' in venues across London as well as performing in 'Boiling Frogs' at the Southwark Playhouse.[9] Other Factory members include Alex Hassell, Catherine Bailey and Laura Rees.[10]
Acting credits
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse | Johnny | |
| 2009 | Holby City | Nicky Van Barr | |
| 2010 | Jacob | Allen | |
| Doctors | Justin Cook | ||
| 2012 | Land Girls | Clifford Molloy | |
| 2013 | Endeavour | Denis Bradley | |
| 2014–2017 | Holby City | Kyle Greenham |
| Year | Title | Role | Venue | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Salad Days | Timothy | Bristol Old Vic | [11] |
| 2004 | Much Ado About Nothing | Claudio | Salisbury Playhouse | [9] |
| 2005 | Solstice | Adie | Royal Shakespeare Company | [12] |
| 2008 | Romeo and Juliet | Romeo | Shakespeare's Globe | [13] |
| 2008 | The Horse Marines | Steve | Theatre Royal, Plymouth | [14] |
| 2012 | Sixty Five Miles | Rich | Paines Plough | [15] |
| 2014 | I Can't Sing! | Max | London Palladium | [7] |
References
[edit]- ^ "An accent on honesty". Manchester Evening News. 18 April 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Bristol Old Vic Theatre School: Graduates 1984-2005". winterbourne.freeuk.com. Archived from the original on 8 May 2010.
- ^ "the fenton arts trust news". Fenton Arts Trust. July 2003. Archived from the original on 19 October 2010. Retrieved 20 January 2010.
- ^ The League of Gentlemen's Apocalypse at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ "Holby City Cast List". tvguide.co.uk. Archived from the original on 19 July 2011.
- ^ Hemley, Matthew (2 September 2013). "Simon Cowell - X Factor musical is not just a 'cash cow'". The Stage. Retrieved 2 September 2013.
- ^ a b McNally, Kelby (22 May 2013). "'I Can't Sing': Harry Hill reveals name of his X Factor musical". Daily Express. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
- ^ Champion, Lindsay (3 September 2013). "Alan Morrissey Joins Nigel Harman & Cynthia Erivo in London Premiere of I Can't Sing!, The X Factor Musical". london.broadway.com. Archived from the original on 31 December 2013.
- ^ a b "Online C.V". The Factory. Archived from the original on 7 April 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
- ^ "Factory Members". The Factory. Archived from the original on 20 July 2012. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
- ^ "Performers for Autumn 2010". classesforwriters.co.uk. Archived from the original on 27 December 2010. Retrieved 5 August 2011.
- ^ "R.S.C Cast 2005". The British Theatre Guide. Archived from the original on 9 June 2011. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
- ^ "Romeo and Juliet". Shakespeare's Globe. Archived from the original on 24 January 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
- ^ "Horse Marines Cast". London Theatre Database. Archived from the original on 18 December 2010. Retrieved 19 January 2010.
- ^ "Matt Hartley's 65 MILES in Hull". Paines Plough. 8 December 2011. Archived from the original on 8 January 2014. Retrieved 12 September 2013.