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'Wilson'; Film
‘Wilson’, a short film I appeared in, is now available for viewing.
Directed by Karin Heslop for Nirak films, it was shot in a day, in one continuous take, and was somewhat challenging, but great fun to do:
Two teachers spend their time in the gallery to vent their anger towards the younger and more popular teacher Wilson.
Director: Karin Heslop Potts
Writer: Terry Roeche
Producer: Keith Potts
- CAST -
Boades: Ruth James
Cooper: Alex Jones
‘River’s Up’; Play
My play ‘River’s Up’ is to be produced in February 2022 at the prestigious Teatro Vittoria in Rome with an Italian translation, ‘Effeto Serra’ (Greenhouse Effect).
I am proud to see it in Italy again, where it has proved to be very successful in two previous productions there, and of course given the current state of this fragile planet’s eco-system its subject matter I believe is more important than ever. Climate change is something I have been writing about for many years, and I believe ‘River’s Up’ may have been the first stage play to seriously tackle this subject.
Teatro Vittoria Theatre website: www.teatrovittoria.it/spettacoli/listaeventi/274-effetto-serra.html
Some text here about the blogs
Alex Jones Playwright
Welcome to my blog! I am a playwright, actor and director and thought I would like to share my thoughts and opinions about my work, future projects, aspirations and what inspires me to write... and just about 'stuff' too! It's hard to pin me down as regards a style, because I write about very diverse subjects, and although I sometimes write naturalistic drama, I have also written plays with poetic text and more experimental structures. I have written for stage, screen and radio, and a great deal of poetry as well.
A History Of The World In 100 Poems
A response in poetry to the BBC Radio 4 Series, 'A History Of The World In 100 Objects' by the writer, Alex Jones. Not just about each specific object, but also based on the broadcast itself, taking into account the research, ideas and points of view by both Mr Macgregor and the various contributors involved.
Plays - Synopsis & Sample Scenes to download
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Download - Mr And Mrs Schultz: synopsis/sample scenes
Download - Mr And Mrs Schultz: synopsis/sample scenes
"Kelly, right, Kelly the bitch decides to have a party on the very same night as my sleep over - the very same night!
And I know she's done it on purpose, and she invites everybody, doesn't she?
Sophie, Tori, Kathy, Sam, Anna-Lisa - absolutely everybody... except me of course... I want to die!"
A hilarious journey in a world where pain and joy mingle - and sometimes within the very same sentence!
DownloadMr And Mrs Schultz: synopsis/sample scenes
And I know she's done it on purpose, and she invites everybody, doesn't she?
Sophie, Tori, Kathy, Sam, Anna-Lisa - absolutely everybody... except me of course... I want to die!"
A hilarious journey in a world where pain and joy mingle - and sometimes within the very same sentence! *******
Mr And Mrs Schultz: synopsis/sample scenes Download
"Kelly, right, Kelly the bitch decides to have a party on the very same night as my sleep over - the very same night!
And I know she's done it on purpose, and she invites everybody, doesn't she?
Sophie, Tori, Kathy, Sam, Anna-Lisa - absolutely everybody... except me of course... I want to die!"
A hilarious journey in a world where pain and joy mingle - and sometimes within the very same sentence!
Mr And Mrs Schultz: synopsis/sample scenes Download
"Kelly, right, Kelly the bitch decides to have a party on the very same night as my sleep over - the very same night!
And I know she's done it on purpose, and she invites everybody, doesn't she?
Sophie, Tori, Kathy, Sam, Anna-Lisa - absolutely everybody... except me of course... I want to die!"
A hilarious journey in a world where pain and joy mingle - and sometimes within the very same sentence!
Mr And Mrs Schultz: synopsis/sample scenes Download
"Kelly, right, Kelly the bitch decides to have a party on the very same night as my sleep over - the very same night!
And I know she's done it on purpose, and she invites everybody, doesn't she?
Sophie, Tori, Kathy, Sam, Anna-Lisa - absolutely everybody... except me of course... I want to die!"
A hilarious journey in a world where pain and joy mingle - and sometimes within the very same sentence!
Mr And Mrs Schultz: synopsis/sample scenes Download
"Kelly, right, Kelly the bitch decides to have a party on the very same night as my sleep over - the very same night!
And I know she's done it on purpose, and she invites everybody, doesn't she?
Sophie, Tori, Kathy, Sam, Anna-Lisa - absolutely everybody... except me of course... I want to die!"
A hilarious journey in a world where pain and joy mingle - and sometimes within the very same sentence!
Mr And Mrs Schultz: synopsis/sample scenes Download
"Kelly, right, Kelly the bitch decides to have a party on the very same night as my sleep over - the very same night!
And I know she's done it on purpose, and she invites everybody, doesn't she?
Sophie, Tori, Kathy, Sam, Anna-Lisa - absolutely everybody... except me of course... I want to die!"
A hilarious journey in a world where pain and joy mingle - and sometimes within the very same sentence!
Mr And Mrs Schultz: synopsis/sample scenes Download
"Kelly, right, Kelly the bitch decides to have a party on the very same night as my sleep over - the very same night!
And I know she's done it on purpose, and she invites everybody, doesn't she?
Sophie, Tori, Kathy, Sam, Anna-Lisa - absolutely everybody... except me of course... I want to die!"
A hilarious journey in a world where pain and joy mingle - and sometimes within the very same sentence!
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Mr And Mrs Shultz... first two scenes with synopsis - Mr And Mrs Shultz... first two scenes_with_synopsis.pdf
Mr And Mrs Shultz... first two scenes with synopsis - Mr And Mrs Shultz... first two scenes_with_synopsis.pdf.
TV, Film, Radio and Theatre Acting Credits
Alex in As You Like It - RSC touring 2019/20
Television & Film
Television & Film
Numerous TV appearances, including:
Jane Eyre, Fourth Arm, The Specials, Birds Of A Feather, Back up, Andorra, Saved, Boon, Hardcases.
Alex has appeared in three award-winning short films which he has collaborated on with the director, Ged Maguire - Greasy and Faster, Harder, Longer and Rhubarb and Roses which was also nominated for a BAFTA.
Recently played 'Paul the pimp' in English Bloody Rose, ‘Keith Loader’ in Doctors, BBC TV. ‘Nigel’ in Liveable Cities for Ashden Films.
Willy in "Blue Remembered Hills", New Vic, Stoke.
Katie in 'I'm a Minger!' Arts Theatre, London.
Radio
Radio
Highly commended in the final of the BBC Carleton Hobbs Radio Drama competition.
Alex has subsequently appeared in a wide variety of roles in over 50 plays, including:
Joe Taylor in his own play A Miracle In No Man's Land.
Joseph Derby in The Amazing Joseph Derby,
Tom Scott (sidekick to Tom Courtenay's "Quilp") in The Old Curiosity Shop, and Albion Tower which won a gold Sony award.
Alex also plays the villainous Clive Horrobin in The Archers.
Alex also recorded 10 episodes of Heartlands - Book at Bedtime for BBC Radio 4.
John Harrison - Longitude - an audio download for Greenwich Maritime Museum and other voice-overs for Monty Funk Productions.
With Fred Ridgeway in Swamp City, Birmingham Rep
In Timberlake Wertenbaker's Ash Girl
Theatre
Theatre
Toured and played theatre extensively, including:
BIRMINGHAM LIBRARY THEATRE
- Curtains: Michael | Director: Peter Wyne-Wilson
ZIP THEATRE
- Brighton Rock: Pinkie | Director: Jon Lingard-Lane
- Romeo and Juliet: Mercutio | Director: Jon Lingard-Lane
- Macbeth: Witch | Director: Jon Lingard-Lane
- The Mystery Cycles: Judas | Director: Jon Lingard-Lane
QUICKSILVER THEATRE
- Chase For The Case: Herman - Director: Guy Holland
PENTABUS THEATRE
- Secret Black And Midnight: Rollo The Dane (mad Viking) | Director: Steve Johnstone
- Precious Bane by Bryony Lavery: Beguildy and other characters | Director: Theresa Heskins
BIRMINGHAM REP
- Of Mice And Men - George
- Loot - Meadows | Director: Gwenda Hughes
- Peter Pan - Skylights and Lean Wolf | Director: Tony Clark
- The Tempest - Boatswain and Adrian | Director: Bill Alexander
- Swamp City by Paul Lucas - Lederman
- Ash Girl by Timberlake Wertenbaker - Slothworm | Director: Lucy Bailey
NEW VIC STOKE
- Blue Remembered Hills: Willy | Director: Laurie Sansom
BELGRADE THEATRE
- The Mysteries: Pilate | Director: Barry Kyle
CLASSWORKS THEATRE
- Gilgamesh: Supreme God Anu and other characters
OPERATING THEATRE COMPANY
- I'm A Minger! (one man play): Katie and thirty other characters | Director: Amy Bonsall
CARBOARD CITIZENS
- Cathy All five male characters during National Tour, Edinburgh Festival, Soho Theatre and extra performances at the Labour Party Conference and the House of Lords | Director: Adrian Jackson.
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
- Taming of the Shrew and As You Like It - Lord and other characters, in | Directors: Kimberley Sykes and Justin Audibert.
Gallery
Acting Gallery
http://alex-jones.org/my-blogs-menu/2-uncategorised.html#sigProIdae636fa949
Skillset
Personal Details
5’7”. Blue Eyes. Shaved Head.
Accents/Dialects
Having been a regular radio actor, Alex is very competent with many accents and dialects, including: RP, Worcester, Hereford, Shropshire, Manchester, London, Glaswegian, Irish, etc. Alex’ original native accent/dialect is Black Country/Birmingham.
Specialities
Strong singing voice (tenor)
Skier
Swimmer
Some Martial Arts
Full Driving Licence
Horse-rider
Can speak some Spanish
Musical instruments - a little piano, guitar
Did I mention playwright?
Alex is the lead singer in the rock band Bone Clocks, who cover high energy acts like AC/DC, Led Zeppelin, punk bands Sex Pistols and The Clash as well as Oasis and David Bowie. Alex is also author of Stupid (a satirical song about Donald Trump) and Fifty Shades of Black.
