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Agent: Jo Hole Associates
London Office: 07746 107777 / [email protected]
Northern Ireland Branch: 07746 107777 / [email protected]

Richard started to train at Rose Bruford but gave it all up after a year to go and actually do it in rep. Several seasons of that were followed by six years at the RSC (working extensively with Terry Hands, John Baird et al) and at the Old Vic where he played ‘Player King’ in HAMLET. He created a number of characters for Sir Alan Ayckbourn at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough including those in HAUNTING JULIA, VIRTUAL REALITY and NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH (the latter touring the UK before a season off-Broadway in New York) before a stint creating and playing ‘Mark Hebden’ in THE ARCHERS (BBC R4).

Richard continued in radio drama and toured most of the world with his one man shows, including an unlikely gig in Las Vegas. On TV he had guest roles in a number of popular dramas from DOC MARTIN to CASUALTY and EASTENDERS amongst many.   Most recently Richard played in THE TEMPEST with Michael Pennington at Jermyn Street Theatre.

Throughout it all there has been Alan Ayckbourn who gave him a start and is still willing him to get it right!

Languages: English
Nationality: British
Bases: London, Gloucestershire

“And Richard Derrington makes the very, very most of Diggory the dishevelled manservant, doddering for England with every move provoking ripples of delight.”

-Libby Purves on SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER (2023/4)
Featured Credits
Richard in THE LONG RUN by Katie Arnstein (2024)
Bec Martin/Vault Festival/New Diorama Theatre
Diggory in SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER (2023/4)
Tom Littler/Orange Tree Theatre
Antonio/Stefano in THE TEMPEST
Tom Littler/Jermyn Street Theatre
Leonard Ardsley in FOR SERVICES RENDERED
Tom Littler/Jermyn Street Theatre
Herr Schulz in CABARET
Tom Littler/English Theatre of Frankfurt
The Landlord in THE GUERNSEY LITERARY AND POTATO PEEL PIE SOCIETY
Mike Newell/Amazon Prime
Alan in DANCE OF DEATH
John Caird/RSC
Graham Crampton in CASUALTY
Ian White/BBC
Various Roles (leads) in CHEKHOV SHORTS - THE PROPOSAL, THE BEAR & SWAN SONG
Alison Sutcliffe/Everyman Theatre Cheltenham
Gareth in NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH
Alan Ayckbourn/London, New York, UK Tour
THE HENRYS in HENRY IV, V, VI & CORIOLANUS & MERRY WIVES
Terry Hands/RSC
Paul Grainger in EASTENDERS
Tim Leandro/BBC
Rockfist Slim in THE BOY WHO FELL INTO A BOOK
Alan Ayckbourn/Stephen Joseph Theatre
Ken in HAUNTING JULIA
Alan Ayckbourn/Stephen Joseph Theatre & Tour
Fred in CINDERELLA AND HER NAUGHTY NAUGHTY SISTERS
John Dove/Lyric Hammersmith
Henri in AGATHA CHRISTIE’S POIROT (season 5)
Ken Greive/ITV
Richard Greengage MP in MY DAD’S THE PRIME MINISTER
Juliet May/BBC