About
Fight Directing
Roger is a member of the Equity Fight Directors’ Register
Recent credits include:
“Moonfleece” by Philip Ridley and directed by David Mercatali, “Mercury Fur” (Theatre Delicatessen) directed by Frances Loy, “Moliere” at the Finborough Theatre (National Theatre Studio) directed by Blanche McIntyre, “Fool for Love” at the Cockpit Theatre, Maltings Arts Theatre and the Madcap Theatre in Milton Keynes (Peppermint Muse), “Prisoner of Zenda” and “Dick Turpin” scenes for the swordplay spectacular “DIAMOND SWORDS” at Warwick Castle, “The Maids” at New End Theatre (Peppermint Muse), “A Clearing” National Tour (Forest Forge Theatre), “DryFight 2009″ at the Tabernacle, and ”Hamlet” at Barons Court (Frank Theatre Company).
Acting
Trained at the London Academy of Performing Arts (1991-93).
Equity Number: M00230712
Roger has experience in numerous productions including outdoor theatre, main stage productions and studio theatres. He recently appeared as Rupert Hentzau and Dick Turpin in “Diamond Swords” at Warwick Castle – a swordplay spectacular on 6th September 2009.
General
Roger is resident Fight Director for the Abbey Theatre, St Albans and he is Master of Stage Combat at the Birmingham School of Acting
He teaches both Stage Combat and Fighting for Film at the City Literary Institute, London.
He studied Film Fighting with David Boushey and also at the Inaugural Action Film Workshop in North Carolina, USA under the guidance of J. Allen Suddeth and Dale Girard.
He has taught combat workshops all over the world, including Germany, Switzerland, USA and Israel.
Roger is also a qualified Sabre and Foil Fencing Coach with the British Academy of Fencing, and a 1st Dan Black Belt in Shotokan Karate.