Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Richard ayoade biography facts, childhood, family life. In 2000, holness first appeared on television as a castmember of the shortlived bbc two comedy series bruiser. She had a minor role in black books, appeared in a couple of. Richard ayoade idea central fandom powered by wikia. He is best known for his role as the socially awkward it technician maurice moss in channel 4sitcom the it crowd 200620, for which he won the 2014 bafta for best. Richard ellef ayoade is an english comedian, actor, writer, filmmaker, author and television. Garth marenghi is a creation of comedian matthew holness, who won a perrier award with the character at the 2001 edinburgh festival. High quality richard ayoade inspired scarves by independent artists and designers from around the world. What have matthew holness, richard ayoade, alice lowe and matt berry been up to in the decade since garth marenghis darkplace. Garth marenghi cocreator matthew holness to direct horror film possum. The series is set in a hospital in romford, which is situated over the gates of hell. Richard ayoade is one of britains brightest young comedians. Richard ayoades garth marenghi partner matthew holness to direct and star in warp films feature the reprisalizer.
He also starred in the show along with matthew at the edinburgh fringe in 2000. Richard ayoade is a comedian, actor, presenter, writer and director best known for his starring role in the it crowd, as host of channel 4s gadget man, travel man, and the crystal maze, and as director of the hit indie films submarine and the double. The character has appeared in two stage shows, the perrier awardnominated garth marenghis fright knight and perrier awardwinning garth marenghis netherhead, and the channel 4 tv series garth marenghis darkplace and man to man with dean learner. Matthew holness is an actor and writer, known for garth marenghis darkplace 2004, possum 2018. From garth marenghi to bigscreen horror what the lost boy. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Matthew holness is best known as the creator and star of cult tv comedy garth marenghis darkplace. Dec 10, 2018 matthew holness, writerdirector of the 2018 feature film possum, reads an excerpt from the original short story, as published in the new uncanny anthology by comma press.
He has often worked alongside noel fielding, julian barratt, matt berry, matthew. Richard ayoade reyhnolm industries wiki fandom powered. Stuart lee, richard ayoade, matthew holness, adam buxton, jo enright. The show was nominated for a perrier award at the edinburgh fringe festival.
Matthew holness reads an excerpt from possum youtube. Matt berry, richard ayoade and alice lowe, among others have gone on to bigger things leaving holness as something of a mystery. The authors and subjects isare richard ayoade, an actor, director. Richard ayoade directs submarine the new york times. Matthew holness, richard ayoade, matt berry, alice lowe network. Sean harris will star in matthew holness feature debut. What have matthew holness, richard ayoade, alice lowe and matt berry been. Now, at 43, he has made his first film, possum, inspired by jimmy savile. Possum is an expertly clammy british thriller financial. Garth marenghis darkplace british dark comedy, sitcom 1 series episodes created by richard ayoade and matthew holness. With alice lowe, matthew holness, richard ayoade, tommy tiernan, jenny eclair, dean learner, fringe festival august 2001. From garth marenghi to bigscreen horror what the lost boy of. Richard ayoade is the author of ayoade on ayoade 3.
Oct 01, 2008 richard ayoade is one of britains brightest young comedians. Garth marenghi netherhead edinburgh or bust perrier. He is best known for his role as the socially awkward it technician maurice moss in channel 4 sitcom the it crowd 200620, for which he. Aug 09, 2017 with alice lowe, matthew holness, richard ayoade, tommy tiernan, jenny eclair, dean learner, fringe festival august 2001. To those familiar with his work, richard ayoade is one of the leading minds of british comedy.
This parody series is an unearthed 80s horrordrama, complete with poor production values, awful dialogue and hilarious violence. Afterwards, he had a recurring role in nathan barley, then collaborated with matthew holness again on. Ayoade has written three comedic books centring on film, beginning with ayoade on ayoade. Matthew holness, writerdirector of the 2018 feature film possum, reads an excerpt from the original short story, as published in the new uncanny anthology by comma press. Richard ayoades garth marenghi partner matthew holness. Fans of that series may find themselves clinging to. Matthew holness debuted their respective characters dean learner and garth marenghi at the. Darkplace which he cowrote with matthew holness and directed.
Hes a perfect creation, all the insufferable genre authors boiled down. Apr 03, 2014 what have matthew holness, richard ayoade, alice lowe and matt berry been up to in the decade since garth marenghis darkplace. Richard ellef ayoade, born 23 may 1977 is an english comedian, actor, writer, filmmaker, author and television presenter. In fact the show is cheap, chiched, full of gaping plot holes and startlingly misogynist. He has often worked alongside noel fielding, julian barratt. From garth marenghi to bigscreen horror what the lost.
They feature fulllength prints on a 55 140cm square canvas. But his debut feature film as writer and director is a. Richard ayoade in his new role as host of the crystal maze credit. Dec 06, 2011 richard ayoade s garth marenghi partner matthew holness to direct and star in warp films feature the reprisalizer. Ayolade is learner interviewing a series of guests all played by holness they are all good but my favourite episode is the steve pising interview really funny. Holness with richard ayoade in garth marenghis darkplace. The british director matthew holness made his first splash starring alongside richard ayoade in the endearingly silly horror tv satire darkplace. With richard ayoade, matt berry, matthew holness, alice lowe. This comes from the thoroughbred comedy stables of armando iannucci, which means its a must see. Other contemporaries included robert webb, richard ayoade and john oliver.
For fans of the macabre and hilarious its doubtful that matthew holness needs much of an introduction. Time trumpet matthew holness 2006 festival roger lighting man 2005. Matt berry, ayoade, matthew holness and alice lowe in garth. Live from londons glittering east end comes man to man with dean learnera spoof chat show hosted by none other than showbiz tycoon dean leaner richard ayoade. Matthew holness darsteller, gastgeber, matt berry darsteller, gastgeber. Bringing his unique brand of culture and sophistication to the masses, learner interviews an array of distinguished guestsfrom worldrenowned horror writer garth marenghi, to. Matthew holness won the perrier award at 26, made a muchloved series for channel 4 and then almost nothing. After winning the perrier award, the creators confounded media sources by refusing to speak out of characte. Matthew holness, matt berry, alice lowe, richard ayoade, julian barratt, kim noble, matt green, graham linehan.
But his debut feature film as writer and director is a distinctly nonhumorous, deeply unsettling. Great comic timing and delivery from richard ayoade and matthew holness. Matthew holness won the perrier award at 26, made a muchloved series for. He is best known for his role as the socially awkward it technician maurice moss in channel 4sitcom the it crowd 200620, for which he won the 2014 bafta for best male comedy performance. Printed on light chiffon fabric, redbubbles scarves will keep you cool in summer and stylish in winter. Aug 15, 2012 to those familiar with his work, richard ayoade is one of the leading minds of british comedy. Garth marenghi is a fictional horror author and actor, created by english comedians matthew holness and richard ayoade, and played by holness. Richard ayoade comedian speakers corner speakers corner. It is based in the future and is full of now oap celebrities like david beckham, seb coe bob geldof and anne robinson, who are interveiwed about how life used to be and how life and things are now. Garth marenghi cocreator matthew holness to direct horror.
Matthew holness as author, dream weaver, visionary, plus actor garth. Matthew james holness born 1975 is an english comedian, actor, writer and director. As well as playing dual roles in darkplace, ayoade was the shows cocreator and director. Oct 12, 2018 matthew holness won the perrier award at 26, made a muchloved series for channel 4 and then almost nothing. Two of these experts are matthew holness and richard ayoade. The fantasy in gun for george concerns a pulp paperback author trying to get his.
Explore books by richard ayoade with our selection at. Was a member of cambridge footlights, a contemporary of david mitchell, robert webb and richard ayoade. Holness and richard ayoade, the honourable perrier award in 2001. The name matthew holness might not mean much to you or even sound. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Jan 18, 20 matthew holness first rose to notoriety with his character of garth marenghi. Garth marenghis darkplace quotes british comedy guide. It is based in the future and is full of now oap celebrities like david beckham, seb coe bob geldof and anne robinson, who are interveiwed about how life used to be and how life.
Garth marenghi, dean learner and todd rivers are interviewed about working on garth marenghis darkplace. Richard ayoade, matthew holness, matt berry, kim noble, stuart silver, ben kellett, richard ayoade, man to man with dean learner 2dvd set, man to man with dean learner 2dvd set, ben kellett, richard ayoade, matthew holness, matt berry, kim noble, man to man with dean learner 2dvd set, man to man with dean learner 2dvd set. He is best known for his role as the socially awkward it technician maurice moss in channel 4 sitcom the it crowd 200620, for which he won the 2014 bafta for best male comedy performance. Oct 24, 2018 the british director matthew holness made his first splash starring alongside richard ayoade in the endearingly silly horror tv satire darkplace. Richard ayoade, the director of submarine, discusses a scene from his film about an awkward teenager and his first love.
Matthew holness first rose to notoriety with his character of garth marenghi. During his time at cambridge, richard joined the illustrious footlights, becoming president. Holness received the honorary master of arts from cambridge, graduating in absentia due to his comedy work. As the cowriter and star of, garth marenghis darkplace hes indelibly linked to a golden period of british comedy, and for horror fans even more so, given the programmes heavy reliance on the genres tropes and trappings. Born in hammersmith, ayoade served as the president of footlights at st catharines college, cambridge 19981999. I can watch this shows opening credits again and again, and each time i am laughing. Richard ayoade a biography from wikipedia, the free. By 2004, garth marenghis character appeared on a channel 4 comedy show called garth marenghis darkplace.
Garth marenghi, dean learner and todd rivers are interviewed about working. He cocreated with matthew holness the 2004 cult tv show garth marenghis darkplace, which operates. Richard ayoades garth marenghi partner matthew holness to. Garth marenghi netherhead edinburgh or bust perrier award. Richard ayoade and matthew holness together wrote the stage show garth marenghis fright knight. Possum is an expertly clammy british thriller financial times. Richard ellef ayoade born 23 may 1977 is a british actor, comedian, singer, writer, director and television presenter. Garth marenghis darkplace, the best faux haunted hospital soap opera you will ever see. Imo, matt holness is a comic genius, as are his illustrious mates who populate the episodes, but the degree of silliness and political incorrectness in this set would probably offend about 99% of the population of earth. Richard ayoade ayoade in 2011 born richard ellef ayoade 12 june 1977 age 40 hammersmith, london, england occupation actor comedian writer director television presenter years active 1998present spouses lydia fox m. In 2005, rumours that film 4 had asked holness and ayoade for a script got fans excited, but it never came to fruition. Richard ellef ayoade, born 12 june 1977 is a british actor, comedian, writer, director and television presenter.
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