Gerard Cooke
@gerardcooke.com
Actor. Bristolian. European.
BOWDEN in GREAT EXPECTATIONS (Stephen Knight, Olivia Colman. BBC/FX/Hulu).
Associate Producer @showofstrength.
Own views. He/Him.
BOWDEN in GREAT EXPECTATIONS (Stephen Knight, Olivia Colman. BBC/FX/Hulu).
Associate Producer @showofstrength.
Own views. He/Him.
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Gerard Cooke
@gerardcooke.com
· Feb 9
UK-based film, TV & theatre actor.
Here's a #showreel scene - featuring BBC/FX's #GreatExpectations.
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Here's a #showreel scene - featuring BBC/FX's #GreatExpectations.
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ICYMI, our Creative Producer Sheila Hannon spoke to BBC's Andy Bennett on Saturday, all about our 8 - yes EIGHT - Theatre Walks coming to #Bristol #Bath & #Keynsham.
Listen here: youtu.be/Qdzwzc1aPYY
Info: www.showofstrength.org.uk
Book soon - some shows are already SOLD OUT!
Listen here: youtu.be/Qdzwzc1aPYY
Info: www.showofstrength.org.uk
Book soon - some shows are already SOLD OUT!
Sheila Hannon with Andy Bennett on BBC Radio 16.08.2025
YouTube video by Show of Strength Theatre Company
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August 18, 2025 at 7:42 AM
ICYMI, our Creative Producer Sheila Hannon spoke to BBC's Andy Bennett on Saturday, all about our 8 - yes EIGHT - Theatre Walks coming to #Bristol #Bath & #Keynsham.
Listen here: youtu.be/Qdzwzc1aPYY
Info: www.showofstrength.org.uk
Book soon - some shows are already SOLD OUT!
Listen here: youtu.be/Qdzwzc1aPYY
Info: www.showofstrength.org.uk
Book soon - some shows are already SOLD OUT!
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RAISING CARY GRANT is back from Sun 14 Sept.
Our Bristol theatre walks tells the real story of Archibald Leach - the boy from Horfield who became Hollywood’s ultimate leading man.
Theatres, cinemas, secrets & style — the extraordinary story of a true icon.
showofstrength.org.uk/productions/...
Our Bristol theatre walks tells the real story of Archibald Leach - the boy from Horfield who became Hollywood’s ultimate leading man.
Theatres, cinemas, secrets & style — the extraordinary story of a true icon.
showofstrength.org.uk/productions/...
September 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
RAISING CARY GRANT is back from Sun 14 Sept.
Our Bristol theatre walks tells the real story of Archibald Leach - the boy from Horfield who became Hollywood’s ultimate leading man.
Theatres, cinemas, secrets & style — the extraordinary story of a true icon.
showofstrength.org.uk/productions/...
Our Bristol theatre walks tells the real story of Archibald Leach - the boy from Horfield who became Hollywood’s ultimate leading man.
Theatres, cinemas, secrets & style — the extraordinary story of a true icon.
showofstrength.org.uk/productions/...
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Jump aboard TREASURE ISLAND STORY WALK - our family-friendly adventure on Bristol docks
We're partnering with Gromit Unleashed for 2 special tours on Aug 30th & 31st - with ½ of proceeds donated to The Grand Appeal
Find out more at showofstrength.org.uk/productions/treasure-island
#GromitUnleashed3
We're partnering with Gromit Unleashed for 2 special tours on Aug 30th & 31st - with ½ of proceeds donated to The Grand Appeal
Find out more at showofstrength.org.uk/productions/treasure-island
#GromitUnleashed3
August 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Jump aboard TREASURE ISLAND STORY WALK - our family-friendly adventure on Bristol docks
We're partnering with Gromit Unleashed for 2 special tours on Aug 30th & 31st - with ½ of proceeds donated to The Grand Appeal
Find out more at showofstrength.org.uk/productions/treasure-island
#GromitUnleashed3
We're partnering with Gromit Unleashed for 2 special tours on Aug 30th & 31st - with ½ of proceeds donated to The Grand Appeal
Find out more at showofstrength.org.uk/productions/treasure-island
#GromitUnleashed3
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Full info on our 5★ THEATRE WALKS at showofstrength.org.uk, including:
🔪 Blood & Butchery in Bedminster
🏴☠️ Blood, Blackbeard & Buccaneers
⚡ Frankenstein in Bath
“excellent research… charismatic delivery… comedy… with a little vicarious thrill of terror” say @bristol247.bsky.social
🔪 Blood & Butchery in Bedminster
🏴☠️ Blood, Blackbeard & Buccaneers
⚡ Frankenstein in Bath
“excellent research… charismatic delivery… comedy… with a little vicarious thrill of terror” say @bristol247.bsky.social
July 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Full info on our 5★ THEATRE WALKS at showofstrength.org.uk, including:
🔪 Blood & Butchery in Bedminster
🏴☠️ Blood, Blackbeard & Buccaneers
⚡ Frankenstein in Bath
“excellent research… charismatic delivery… comedy… with a little vicarious thrill of terror” say @bristol247.bsky.social
🔪 Blood & Butchery in Bedminster
🏴☠️ Blood, Blackbeard & Buccaneers
⚡ Frankenstein in Bath
“excellent research… charismatic delivery… comedy… with a little vicarious thrill of terror” say @bristol247.bsky.social
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Arts Council England chair says sector at ‘tipping point’ amid funding fears
Arts Council England chair says sector at ‘tipping point’ amid funding fears
Sir Nicholas Serota says continued public investment is vital to draw in private funding to maintain cultural centres
Arts and cultural centres across England are at a “tipping point” as many face closure or restricted operations without continued public investment, the chair of Arts Council England has warned before next month’s government spending review.
Sir Nicholas Serota, who runs the body that distributes public funds to arts organisations ranging from national institutions to community-based ventures, said it would be a tragedy if people outside big cities were denied access to the arts. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
May 16, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Arts Council England chair says sector at ‘tipping point’ amid funding fears
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I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
Live: Speaking on Trump, Musk, and America’s Moral Moment on the Senate Floor | Senator Cory Booker
YouTube video by Senator Cory Booker
youtube.com
March 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
I’ve taken the Senate floor and will speak for as long as I’m physically able to lift the voices of Americans who are being harmed and not being heard in this moment of crisis. Watch here:
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“Actors are spending hours, even days, creating them, often paying for equipment or studios to film in – and generally never hearing back”
🗣️ We are in @theguardian.com today highlighting issues around self-tapes & why we need standards in union agreements
🗣️ We are in @theguardian.com today highlighting issues around self-tapes & why we need standards in union agreements
‘It’s soul-destroying’: actors’ fury over the rise of self-tape auditions
‘It’s soul-destroying’: actors’ fury over the rise of self-tape auditions
Equity union says filming scenes at home amounts to unpaid labour and reinforces elitism
Actors seeking their next role are now routinely asked to “self-tape” their auditions, a practice that amounts to unpaid labour and reinforces elitism in the creative industries, the union Equity has warned.
Before the Covid lockdowns, self-tapes were a fallback for anyone unable to make an in-person casting – for example if they were working abroad. But during the pandemic they became the norm and have remained so ever since. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 30, 2025 at 11:05 AM
“Actors are spending hours, even days, creating them, often paying for equipment or studios to film in – and generally never hearing back”
🗣️ We are in @theguardian.com today highlighting issues around self-tapes & why we need standards in union agreements
🗣️ We are in @theguardian.com today highlighting issues around self-tapes & why we need standards in union agreements
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Edson Burton wins the 2025 #TinniswoodAward for 'Man Friday'
Read the full story on our website:
writersguild.org.uk/edson-burton...
Read the full story on our website:
writersguild.org.uk/edson-burton...
March 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Edson Burton wins the 2025 #TinniswoodAward for 'Man Friday'
Read the full story on our website:
writersguild.org.uk/edson-burton...
Read the full story on our website:
writersguild.org.uk/edson-burton...
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#SADatTheBBC breaking news from the Audio Drama Awards - BBC is launching a monthly, 90 min play slot on Radio 4, with focus on new dramas and original adaptations of classic stage plays
More news incl WGGB response to follow
More news incl WGGB response to follow
March 30, 2025 at 7:39 PM
#SADatTheBBC breaking news from the Audio Drama Awards - BBC is launching a monthly, 90 min play slot on Radio 4, with focus on new dramas and original adaptations of classic stage plays
More news incl WGGB response to follow
More news incl WGGB response to follow
UK-based film, TV & theatre actor.
Here's a #showreel scene - featuring BBC/FX's #GreatExpectations.
🌐 gerardcooke.com
🔦 spotlight.com/1971-1273-2615
👥 facebook.com/gerardcooke....
📸 instagram.com/gerard.cooke
🧵 www.threads.net/@gerard.cooke
Extended reel ▶ youtu.be/bDW8BoWEV5Q
#ShowreelShare
Here's a #showreel scene - featuring BBC/FX's #GreatExpectations.
🌐 gerardcooke.com
🔦 spotlight.com/1971-1273-2615
👥 facebook.com/gerardcooke....
📸 instagram.com/gerard.cooke
🧵 www.threads.net/@gerard.cooke
Extended reel ▶ youtu.be/bDW8BoWEV5Q
#ShowreelShare
February 9, 2025 at 5:34 PM
UK-based film, TV & theatre actor.
Here's a #showreel scene - featuring BBC/FX's #GreatExpectations.
🌐 gerardcooke.com
🔦 spotlight.com/1971-1273-2615
👥 facebook.com/gerardcooke....
📸 instagram.com/gerard.cooke
🧵 www.threads.net/@gerard.cooke
Extended reel ▶ youtu.be/bDW8BoWEV5Q
#ShowreelShare
Here's a #showreel scene - featuring BBC/FX's #GreatExpectations.
🌐 gerardcooke.com
🔦 spotlight.com/1971-1273-2615
👥 facebook.com/gerardcooke....
📸 instagram.com/gerard.cooke
🧵 www.threads.net/@gerard.cooke
Extended reel ▶ youtu.be/bDW8BoWEV5Q
#ShowreelShare