Adrian Grant (writer and producer) explained

Adrian Grant is a writer and theatrical producer best known for creating the hit West End stage show, Thriller – Live.

Biography

Adrian was privileged with great access to Michael Jackson for over 20-years [1] leading to the publication of three books, including the best-selling chronology Michael Jackson - The Visual Documentary.[2]

As a theatrical producer Adrian also created The Aretha Franklin Songbook [3] and Respect La Diva.[4] [5]

In October 2017 Adrian received the Image Award at the Black British Business Awards [6] for setting a record of excellence and making a lasting, significant and positive contribution to the standing of people of African and Caribbean heritage in Britain.

In November 2018 Adrian launched the Visionary Honours [7] [8] [9] [10] celebrating social impact in culture, media and entertainment.

In October 2020 Adrian received the Best Producer Award for Thriller – Live at the Black British Theatre Awards.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. http://www.metro.co.uk/showbiz/interviews/717701-adrian-grant-jacko-was-a-normal-guy Adrian Grant: 'Jackson was a normal guy' (interview in Metro)
  2. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/292006.Michael_Jackson Michael Jackson: The Visual Documentary
  3. https://melanmag.com/2019/07/18/respect-the-aretha-franklin-songbook-national-tour/ Take us to church! Respect: The Aretha Franklin Songbook national tour
  4. https://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/respectladiva-rev Respect La Diva review
  5. https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/theatre/271642/Theatre-review-Respect-La-Diva-Garrick-Theatre-London Theatre review - Respect La Diva, Garrick Theatre, London
  6. Web site: Winners announced at the Black British Business Awards . . https://web.archive.org/web/20220222065805/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2017/10/19/winners-announced-black-business-awards/ . 2022-02-22 . live .
  7. https://www.mylondon.news/news/news-opinion/why-everyone-should-stop-talking-15817677 'Why everyone should stop talking about the BAFTAs and talk about the Visionary Honours awards instead'
  8. https://www.irishnews.com/magazine/entertainment/2019/02/08/news/black-panther-and-doctor-who-among-winners-at-new-social-impact-awards-1548034/ Black Panther and Doctor Who among winners at new social impact awards
  9. https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/lifestyle/entertainment/dave-and-jesy-nelson-among-winners-at-visionary-honours-social-impact-awards/ Dave and Jesy Nelson among winners at Visionary Honours social impact awards
  10. https://theatreweekly.com/interview-creator-of-thriller-live-adrian-grant-on-visionary-honours-2020/ Adrian Grant on Visionary Honours 2020
  11. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre/black-british-theatre-awards-2020-winners-a4572939.html Black British Theatre Awards 2020