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David Reed (comedian)
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David Reed is a British
actor
, writer
and comedian
and one third of comedy troupe The Penny Dreadfuls
.
based improvisational comedy troupe The Improverts
in their weekly short form improvised sketch show as well as regularly appearing in the resident improv show at renowned comedy club The Stand
. It was here in Edinburgh that he met fellow performers Humphrey Ker
and Thom Tuck
with whom, in 2006, he co-founded The Penny Dreadfuls
. In 2008, David became the drummer for Karaoke Circus
, a show where comedians perform songs with an accompanying live band.
and Thom Tuck
in sketch comedy team The Penny Dreadfuls. They performed their Victorian sketch show across Britain, including at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
, with Aeneas Faversham in 2006, Aeneas Faversham Returns in 2007 and Aeneas Faversham Forever in 2008.
Their radio series The Brothers Faversham
was first broadcast on BBC 7
in early January 2008. The second series, More Brothers Faversham
, was aired in October 2008 and later repeated on Radio 4
.
In 2009 they presented a broadcast for BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play slot, Guy Fawkes. This covered the life of Guy Fawkes, his failed attempt to blow up Parliament and his subsequent interrogation in the Tower of London. Guest starring Kevin Eldon as Guy Fawkes, and also featuring Miles Jupp and Andrew Pugsley.
In 2011 they produced another radio play, Revolution. This time for the prestigious Saturday Play slot. Set in the aftermath of The French Revolution, it starred Sally Hawkins
as Marie-Therese, the only surviving daughter of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, and Richard E. Grant
as the villainous Robespierre.
2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
United Kingdom
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, writer
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
and comedian
Comedian
A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience, primarily by making them laugh. This might be through jokes or amusing situations, or acting a fool, as in slapstick, or employing prop comedy...
and one third of comedy troupe The Penny Dreadfuls
The Penny Dreadfuls
The Penny Dreadfuls are a British sketch-comedy troupe consisting of comedians Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck. The sketch team perform regularly on the London comedy circuit.-History:...
.
Career
Between 2001 and 2005, David performed with EdinburghEdinburgh
Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area...
based improvisational comedy troupe The Improverts
Improverts
The Improverts is the long-running improvisational comedy troupe of the Edinburgh University Theatre Company which primarily performs out of the Bedlam Theatre, Edinburgh...
in their weekly short form improvised sketch show as well as regularly appearing in the resident improv show at renowned comedy club The Stand
The Stand Comedy Club
The Stand Comedy Club are three stand-up comedy venues in the cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Newcastle upon Tyne.-History:The Stand hosted its first regular club night on Thursday 21st September 1995: seven people came and the total box office was £22....
. It was here in Edinburgh that he met fellow performers Humphrey Ker
Humphrey Ker
Humphrey Ker is a British actor and an award winning comedian. He is one third of comedy troupe The Penny Dreadfuls.-History:Between 2001 and 2005, Humphrey performed with Edinburgh based improvisational comedy troupe The Improverts...
and Thom Tuck
Thom Tuck
Thom Tuck is a British actor and comedian and one third of comedy troupe The Penny Dreadfuls.-History:Between 2001 and 2005, Thom acted in over thirty productions at the Bedlam Theatre in Edinburgh as well as directing and writing shows and performing with improv troupe The Improverts.In 2006, he...
with whom, in 2006, he co-founded The Penny Dreadfuls
The Penny Dreadfuls
The Penny Dreadfuls are a British sketch-comedy troupe consisting of comedians Humphrey Ker, David Reed and Thom Tuck. The sketch team perform regularly on the London comedy circuit.-History:...
. In 2008, David became the drummer for Karaoke Circus
Karaoke Circus
Karaoke Circus is a British Karaoke night where guest singers from the world of comedy compete alongside members of the public for a coveted prize. Sometimes called 'Ward & White's Karaoke Circus', the show was started by composer Martin White and stand-up comedienne Danielle Ward in October 2008...
, a show where comedians perform songs with an accompanying live band.
The Penny Dreadfuls
David is probably best known for writing and performing alongside Humphrey KerHumphrey Ker
Humphrey Ker is a British actor and an award winning comedian. He is one third of comedy troupe The Penny Dreadfuls.-History:Between 2001 and 2005, Humphrey performed with Edinburgh based improvisational comedy troupe The Improverts...
and Thom Tuck
Thom Tuck
Thom Tuck is a British actor and comedian and one third of comedy troupe The Penny Dreadfuls.-History:Between 2001 and 2005, Thom acted in over thirty productions at the Bedlam Theatre in Edinburgh as well as directing and writing shows and performing with improv troupe The Improverts.In 2006, he...
in sketch comedy team The Penny Dreadfuls. They performed their Victorian sketch show across Britain, including at The Edinburgh Festival Fringe
Edinburgh Fringe
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival. Established in 1947 as an alternative to the Edinburgh International Festival, it takes place annually in Scotland's capital, in the month of August...
, with Aeneas Faversham in 2006, Aeneas Faversham Returns in 2007 and Aeneas Faversham Forever in 2008.
Their radio series The Brothers Faversham
The Penny Dreadfuls present...The Brothers Faversham
The Penny Dreadfuls Present... is a British radio comedy programme, written and performed by comedy troupe The Penny Dreadfuls, with each episode looking at a different member of The Brothers Faversham, a collection of heroes of Victorian Britain. The first series was produced and broadcast by the...
was first broadcast on BBC 7
BBC 7
BBC Radio 4 Extra, formerly known as BBC 7 and BBC Radio 7, is a British digital radio station broadcasting comedy, drama, and children's programming nationally 24 hours a day. It is the principal broadcasting outlet for the BBC's archive of spoken-word entertainment...
in early January 2008. The second series, More Brothers Faversham
The Penny Dreadfuls present...The Brothers Faversham
The Penny Dreadfuls Present... is a British radio comedy programme, written and performed by comedy troupe The Penny Dreadfuls, with each episode looking at a different member of The Brothers Faversham, a collection of heroes of Victorian Britain. The first series was produced and broadcast by the...
, was aired in October 2008 and later repeated on Radio 4
BBC Radio 4
BBC Radio 4 is a British domestic radio station, operated and owned by the BBC, that broadcasts a wide variety of spoken-word programmes, including news, drama, comedy, science and history. It replaced the BBC Home Service in 1967. The station controller is currently Gwyneth Williams, and the...
.
In 2009 they presented a broadcast for BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play slot, Guy Fawkes. This covered the life of Guy Fawkes, his failed attempt to blow up Parliament and his subsequent interrogation in the Tower of London. Guest starring Kevin Eldon as Guy Fawkes, and also featuring Miles Jupp and Andrew Pugsley.
In 2011 they produced another radio play, Revolution. This time for the prestigious Saturday Play slot. Set in the aftermath of The French Revolution, it starred Sally Hawkins
Sally Hawkins
Sally Cecilia Hawkins is an English actress. Her performance as Poppy in the 2008 film Happy-Go-Lucky won her several international awards, including the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy...
as Marie-Therese, the only surviving daughter of Louis XVI and Marie-Antoinette, and Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant
Richard E. Grant is a Swaziland-born British actor, screenwriter and director. His most notable role came in the film Withnail and I. He holds dual British and Swazi citizenship.-Early life:...
as the villainous Robespierre.
Shows
2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe2006 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
-Events:2006 was the first Fringe following the introduction of the new legislation banning smoking indoors. During a photocall at the Assembly Rooms for a play in which he was playing Winston Churchill, the actor Mel Smith lit a cigar, flouting the ban...
- Aeneas Faversham
2007 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- Aeneas Faversham Returns
2008 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- Aeneas Faversham Forever
2009 Edinburgh Festival Fringe
- The Never Man
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