Alex Gwyther
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Biography
Alex Gwyther is a writer and actor based in London.
His first one man play, OUR FRIENDS, THE ENEMY was selected as part of the New Wimbledon Theatre’s ‘Fresh Ideas’ season and premiered in its studio space in 2013. It went on to enjoy a successful run at The Edinburgh Festival before embarking on two UK tours. In December 2015 it transferred to New York’s Theater Row where it was warmly received by the New York press.
His second play was commissioned by The Premier League to raise awareness of mental health in footballers. The show entitled THE COST OF A PLAYER will tour all twenty of the Premier League clubs in the 2017/18 football season.
His third play EYES CLOSED, EARS COVERED had its world premiere at The Bunker Theatre in September 2017 starring Danny-Boy Hatchard, Joe Idris Roberts and Phoebe Thomas. It went on to enjoy 3 Offie Nominations including Most Promising New Playwright.
In 2019 his one-man show RIPPED gained a wealth of fantastic reviews when it premiered at the Underbelly at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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In Development
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| CLOISTER | Cowboy + Cougar Entertainment |
As Co-Writer |
Theatre
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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RIPPED 2019 |
Underbelly / Edinburgh Fringe |
Written and performed by Alex |
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EYES CLOSED, EARS COVERED 2017 |
Joel Fisher / The Bunker |
Dir. Derek Anderson |
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THE COST OF A PLAYER 2016 – 2018 |
The Premier League |
Dir. Lisa Schulberg |
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OUR FRIENDS, THE ENEMY 2015 |
New Wimbledon Studio/ Edinburgh Fringe/ UK Tour/ Theater Row New York |
Dir. Tom O’Brien |
Other
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
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RHYMING THUNDER: THE ALTERNATIVE BOOK OF YOUNG POETS 2013 |
Published by Burning Eye Books |
Collection of poetry |
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NASTY LITTLE INTRO: ALEX GWYTHER 2012 |
Published by Nasty Little Press |
