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Steve McNicholas
Steve McNicholas (born 11 August 1955) is an English director, composer, actor and co-founder of dance percussion act Stomp. McNicholas has worked with Cliff Hanger Theatre Co., 7:84, Covent Garden Community Theatre, Pookiesnackenburger Buskers and the Flying Pickets. His work in television includes Rowan Atkinson's ''Mr. Bean'', various soundtrack work with Luke Cresswell and the ''Yes/No'' video percussion series for ITV as director. He composed the score of the 1997 film '' Riot'', and shares directorial credits with Cresswell on STOMP-based short films and commercials. He co-wrote and co-directed the 2002 Imax movie '' Pulse: A Stomp Odyssey'' and the 3D movie '' Wild Ocean''. Composed and co-directed Pandemonium: the Lost and Found Orchestra. References External links * Steve McNicholasat the Internet off-Broadway Database The Internet Off-Broadway Database (IOBDB), also formerly known as the Lortel Archives, is an online database that catalogues theatre produ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stomp (dance Troupe)
Stomp (stylized as ''STOMP'') is a percussion group, originating in Brighton, England, that uses the body and ordinary objects to create a physical theatre performance using rhythms, acrobatics and pantomime. History and performances 1990–98 Stomp was created by Steve McNicholas and Luke Cresswell in 1991. The performers use a variety of everyday objects as percussion instruments in their shows. Cresswell and McNicholas first worked together in 1981 as members of the street band Pookiesnackenburger and the theatre group Cliff Hanger. Together, these groups presented a series of street comedy musicals at the Edinburgh Festival throughout the early 1980s. After two albums, a TV series and extensive touring throughout Europe, Pookiesnackenburger also produced the "Bins" commercial for Heineken lager. The piece was originally written and choreographed as part of the band's stage show. In 1986, Cresswell formed the Urban Warriors, a 'junkpercussion duo' with Benjamin Frederic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Lost And Found Orchestra
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