Peter Forbes (actor) explained

Peter Forbes (born 1960) is a Scottish actor known for his roles in West End musicals, including Follies in 2017 to 2019, and for his audio recording work.

Early life and education

Born in Glasgow, Forbes was educated at the University of Edinburgh and the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Stage, TV and film career

In 1999 at the Regent's Park Open Air Theatre, he appeared as Marcus Lycus in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and, later that season, as Sir Toby Belch in Twelfth Night. In 2003, at the same theatre, he played Seth Lord in High Society.[1] With the Royal National Theatre in 2017–2018,[2] [3] and again in their 2019 revival, he was Buddy Plummer in Stephen Sondheim's Follies.[4] [5] [6] [7] His other theatre work includes The James Plays, Our Country's Good, The Observer, Afterlife, Never So Good and Two Weeks with The Queen with the Royal National Theatre; Mamma Mia! at the Prince Edward Theatre; Singin' in the Rain at the Palace Theatre; Black Watch with the National Theatre of Scotland; How to Hold Your Breath at the Royal Court Theatre; The Same Deep Water As Me at the Donmar Warehouse; The Winter's Tale at Shakespeare's Globe; A Number and Educating Agnes at the Royal Lyceum Theatre, Edinburgh; Juno and the Paycock,[8] Richard III,[9] Hedda Gabler[10] and Guys and Dolls[11] in Leicester with Haymarket Studio.

On television, Forbes has appeared in Traces, Manhunt, Poldark, Endeavour, Victoria, King Lear, The Crown, The Government Inspector, Holby City, EastEnders, Taggart, Casualty, Berkeley Square and The Bill. His films include The Wife, Judy, The Children Act, Wilde.

Audio work

Forbes is a prolific narrator of audiobooks. He has recorded books by Peter May.[12] The Sleeper and the Spindle by Neil Gaiman, one of the audio productions to which he contributed, was a finalist in two categories for the 21st annual Audie Awards in 2016.[13]

Forbes has also recorded several Doctor Who audio plays:

Deadline (2003) - Phillip

References

  1. https://openairtheatreheritage.com/actors/peter-forbes/VtcKBCQAAJE-k9k7 "Peter Forbes"
  2. Web site: Theatre Editorial Interview with Peter Forbes, Star of the National Theatre’s Production of Follies. 16 February 2018. London Student. 26 April 2020.
  3. News: Kellaway. Kate. Follies review – a stupendous Sondheim revival. 10 September 2017. The Observer. 0029-7712.
  4. Web site: Follies, National Theatre review - the Sondheim spectacular returns, better than ever. theartsdesk.com. 23 February 2019.
  5. Web site: Follies Review: Sublime, staggering, sensational - Do not miss this grand Sondheim triumph. Kyriazis. Stefan. 24 February 2019. Express.co.uk. 26 April 2020.
  6. Web site: Review - Follies returns to the National Theatre starring Joanna Riding and Janie Dee. Shenton. Mark. 22 February 2019. London Theatre Guide. 26 April 2020.
  7. Web site: Peter Forbes interview: 'The phone call to tell me Stephen Sondheim approved me was the most exciting I've ever had'. Shenton. Mark. 2 May 2019. London Theatre Guide. 26 April 2020.
  8. News: Risk Taking That Worked. 4 April 1996. The Stage. 14. Proquest.
  9. News: No Mistaking a Quality Cast. 12 November 1998. The Stage. 13. Proquest.
  10. News: FitzGerald. Anne. Leicester: Hedda Gabler. 1994-05-05. The Stage and Television Today. 25.
  11. News: Clark. Quentin. Endearing Look at Lonely Teens. 7 December 1995. The Stage. 13. Proquest.
  12. Web site: Like Music to My Ears. Quint. Ellen. 21 May 2018. AudioFile Magazine Blog. 26 April 2020.
  13. Web site: 2016 Audie Award Finalists Announced. Klose. Stephanie. Library Journal. 26 April 2020.

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