Rick Laxton
Writer
Film, TV & Theatre
Film, TV & Theatre
Rick co-wrote BBC Two pilot THE PACT which stars Sarah Solemani and Brett Goldstein, the pilot aired as part of the 'New on Two' season in September and can be seen on BBC iPlayer.
After studying Drama at the University of Hull, Rick combined working in the casting department at ITV with writing and producing his own plays, sketches and online content.
He was selected by Baby Cow Manchester to join their inaugural development group for young writers, and moved within ITV to work as a Story Associate on Coronation Street.
Whilst developing original writing with BBC Comedy North and Baby Cow Manchester, Rick continued to work in casting at Lime Pictures, where he held the position of Head of Casting until September 2015.
Rick is currently working on new narrative ideas for TV.
In Development
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
HAPPY | Co-written with James Britton | |
THE END | Co-written with Katie Redford | |
THE CRAWL | BBC Studios | Co-written with James Britton |
NEW ROMANTICS | BBC Studios / Comedy Central | Co-written with James Britton |
Online
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
DOES YOURS HAVE GLASSES? | Co-written, co-produced and co-directed with Lou Conran. 5 x 3min series. |
Television
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
ALMOST NEVER Series 3 | Saltbeef TV for CBBC | Co-written with James Britton |
THE PACT | BBC | Co-written with James Britton. Starring Sarah Solemani and Brett Goldstein. |
CORONATION STREET | ITV | Story Associate |
Theatre
| Production | Company | Notes |
|---|---|---|
100 WAYS TO MEET THAT SOMEONE SPECIAL | Performed at Manchester Comedy Festival and Frog and Bucket Comedy Club in Manchester |