Iain Dootson

Irish,Scottish,Liverpudlian,Manchester,Yorkshire.

Dr Who online audio adventure. Narration short film "Johnny gets the blues" City Lit two year acting course. Laptop with professional mic IAIN STUART DOOTSON 35 ST. HUBERTS HOUSE, JANET STREET, ISLE 0F DOGS, LONDON E14 8PB TELEPHONE:07502 007 337 iaindootson@hotmail.com EQUITY MEMBER: M00165621 SPOTLIGHT PIN 4615-9056-2493 Height: 5 9” Eyes: Blue Hair: Brown Accents:American(various);Scottish;Irish;Liverpool;R.P;Impressions. RECENT STAGE ROLES: Pete in “Two teams of Carraghers” at The Soho Theatre directed by Steve Marmion. Maurice in “Stand Up-Be Counted” on tour for Solent People’s Theatre directed by Brendon Burns. John Stapleton in “The Baskerville Beast” for S.K.D Productions directed by Peter Gordeno. Various animals in “The Mole who knew it was None of his Business” by Bernie C. Byrnes and Jim Fowler directed by Bernie C. Byrnes at Ctoo (Edinburgh Fringe) for Kipper T.I.E productions. Hansel/Wolf/Old Woman/Baby in “Hansel and Gretel” at the Buxton and Edinburgh Fringe directed by Bernie C. Byrnes for Kipper T.I.E. Chorus in “The Cure at Troy” by Seamus Heaney at the Etcetera Theatre directed by Helen Eastman for Flood-tide productions. Mr. Mushnik in “Little Shop of Horrors” at the Gatehouse directed by John Plews. Hal in “Kvetch” by Steven Berkoff at the Tower Theatre directed by Pat Grosse. Feste in Chapterhouse Theatre Companys touring production of “Twelfth Night” directed by Karen Crow. Chippewa Chip in Flood-tides production of “Wolf Game” at the Union Theatre directed by Helen Eastman. Jacques/ Vadier in “Shadows on the Sun” by Barrie Keeffe at the Greenwich Playhouse for the Galleon Theatre Company, directed by Bruce Jamieson. Ernesthino Ledesma in “Cousin Basilio”adapted by Alice de Sousa from Eca de Quieras novel at the Greenwich Playhouse, directed by Bruce Jamieson. Harold in “In the Boom Boom Room” by David Rabe at the Courtyard Theatre for the Confederate Theatre Company directed by James Gilbreath. Dug in “The Garden” at the Edinburgh Fringe festival for the Celts and Comrades Theatre Company written and directed by Ilona Munro. Lord Gowrie in “True for Ever” at the Old Red Lion Theatre for the Little London Theatre Company, written and directed by Andrew Neil. Soldan in “Tamburlaine” at the Lion And Unicorn directed by Paul Vitty Magwitch in “Great Expectations” at the Rose Theatre directed by Jack Gunn. Scout/Stacey/Carl/Cliff/Mr.Biscuit in “The Rights Stuff” on tour for Solent People’s Theatre directed by Brendon Burns. Malcolm Nugget in “Who Runs This Place?” on tour directed by Brendon Burns Professor Charles in”Cockroach Waltz” at the Greenwich Playhouse directed by Katerina Philippou-Curtis. TV AND FILM Jobability:Commercial for Trumpet productions directed by Ricky Gervais. Mike in B.B.C. “999.” Puzzle expert in “Persuasion” Body Watching, BBC 3 directed by Claudine King-Dabbs. “The Bag Issue” short film directed by Dale Trueman. “Sunless Boulevard” short film directed by Anthony Cochrane. “Station to Station” short film directed by James Gooch. “Blind” short film directed by Charles Castell. “Johnny Gets the Blues” short film directed by Dale Trueman. On screen contestant on LWT’s Blind Date. Dramatised scenes on film for Channel 4 documentary directed by Jane Green. LIVE WORK Wrote and performed stand up comedy material. Singer/song-writer. Compere at open mic music nights for “Up All Night” Productions. Licensed busker on London Underground (Guitar/vocals). Guitarist/Vocalist in “The Monitors”.Vocalist in “The Urbane Gorillas.” REVIEWS ...takes emotional intensity to a new level...Dootson's professor is delicate and edgy, his charm and brutality a magnetic mix. The Independent great comic timing, a good singing voice and terrific versatility ....a delight to watch and had the audience in stitches. Buxton fringe fine vocal skills... a lovely comic style....sparkling dustings of Dootson... a lovely,folksy singing voice, a delight to hear.. Edinburgh guide An actor who used his whole body and face to marvellous effect...his long speech showcased his comic talents brilliantly, towertheatre.co, Marion Cotter the irresistible Dug...The acting is excellent especially Iain Dootson as Dug. The Scotsman., highbeam.com, Joy Hendry ...