Alex Gwyther
Writer
Film, TV & Theatre
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.
In Development
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
CLOISTER | Cowboy + Cougar Entertainment | As Co-Writer |
Theatre
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
RIPPED 2019 | Underbelly / Edinburgh Fringe | Written and performed by Alex |
EYES CLOSED, EARS COVERED 2017 | Joel Fisher / The Bunker | Dir. Derek Anderson |
THE COST OF A PLAYER 2016 - 2018 | The Premier League | Dir. Lisa Schulberg |
OUR FRIENDS, THE ENEMY 2015 | New Wimbledon Studio/ Edinburgh Fringe/ UK Tour/ Theater Row New York | Dir. Tom O’Brien |
Other
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
RHYMING THUNDER: THE ALTERNATIVE BOOK OF YOUNG POETS 2013 | Published by Burning Eye Books | Collection of poetry |
NASTY LITTLE INTRO: ALEX GWYTHER 2012 | Published by Nasty Little Press |
Ripped
★★★★★ "A heroic confrontation with the aftermath of sexual assault" - Broadway Baby
★★★★ “A blistering central performance from Gwyther and a bold narrative ensures that Ripped is a hard-hitting theatrical experience.” - Culture Fix
★★★★★ - The Wee Review
★★★★★ - Theatre Weekly
★★★★★ - UK Theatre Web
★★★★ - FringeBiscut
★★★★ - Fairy Powered Productions
★★★★ - Fest Mag
Eyes Closed, Ears Covered
★★★★★ Yahoo “Spectacular”
★★★★★ Fairy Powered Productions “A triumph”
★★★★ What’s On Stage “Alex Gwyther is a terrific storyteller”
★★★★ The Upcoming “Outstanding”
★★★★ Theatre Review Designs “Startling”
★★★★ A Younger Theatre “An intelligent, well-crafted and important play well worth seeing”
★★★★ Breaking The Fourth Wall - “An interesting and intelligent piece of new writing”
British Theatre Guide - “A fascinating play”.
3 x Off West End Award Nominations including Most Promising New Playwright
Our Friends, The Enemy
“Gwyther's ability to tell a familiar story in such a powerful way speaks to his ability as a writer. “★★★★ - Broadway Baby
“Performance by Gwyther is also tremendous ... characterisation and voices are clear and support the physical side of the performance. “ ★★★★ · The Reviews Hub
“Gwyther’s performance walks a nice path between histrionic and understated, credible, poignant and arresting ... very skillful, precise enunciation. “ ★★★★ - Everything Theatre
★★★★ Scottish Daily Mail
Our Friends, The Enemy NY
“It is definitely a performance to be seen, and I look forward to more from this budding British talent” - New York Theatre Guide
Alex Gwyther’s masterful recasting of the long-ago tale is haunting and beautiful... lofty in language but elemental in sentiment · The Front Row Center
Gwyther slips in and out of the various characters with immense skill, bringing to life each character with clarity and specificity · Theater Pizzazz
“With his angular features, intense eyes, expressive voice, and limber physicality, his performance is a superb display of riveting solo theater acting.” - Theatre Scene
“Alex Gwyther, is a wonderful actor and writer and makes us know each of these characters” - Times Square Chronicles
“Gwyther’s performance walks a nice path between histrionic and understated, credible, poignant and arresting ... very skillful, precise enunciation. “ · Everything Theatre