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DARREN GRAY MANAGEMENT  Darren Gray Management is a theatrical agency/management company representing Australian actors in the UK including cast members from hit shows such as Neighbours, Home & Away, The Young Doctors, The Sullivans and Prisoner: Cell Block H. The agency deals in the areas of film, television, theatre, pantomime, commercial and corporate work as well as other associated fields. We represent performers such as Lyn James, Judy Nunn and Val Lehman. Other clients include the producer and director Alan Coleman, the casting consultant Sue Manger and playwrights including Doug Moody of Second Hand Dreams fame. Pictured left: Agency founder Darren Gray. TO CONTACT US:- Tel: +(0)23 92699973 Tel: +(0)7798 662889 (Darren Gray, Direct) Or You Can Write To: Darren Gray Management 2 Marston Lane Portsmouth Hampshire England, PO3 5TW E-Mail: darren.gray1@virgin.net AGENCY NEWS UPDATES.... A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALAN COLEMAN'S BOOK LAUNCH... ALL AUSTRALIA BASED SOAP FANS & THOSE WHO HAVE WORKED WITH ALAN COLEMAN ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO THE AUSTRALIAN LAUNCH OF ALAN COLEMAN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY "ONE DOOR SHUTS" (INCORPORATING "TAKE FIVE" - AN ACTORS GUIDE TO SUCCESS IN TELEVISION) AT 2PM ON SUNDAY 21ST FEBRUARY IN THE BAR OF THE HOTEL BONDI, 178 CAMPBELL PARADE, BONDI BEACH, SYDNEY If you've already purchased your book Alan will be happy to sign it on the day or you can buy a copy at the launch for $45.00 (cash sales only) PLEASE RSVP TO DARREN GRAY OF DARREN GRAY MANAGEMENT: darren.gray1@virgin.net ABOUT ALAN Alan Coleman has pioneered five nights a week fast turn around television drama around the world - the unique art form which is fondly referred to by viewers as 'soap.' In his autobiography which is entitled One Door Shuts, Alan lifts the lid on the serials which he has been associated with and also gives advice to actors wishing to break into this industry in a standalone section called Take Five which is based on the training workshops which he has run on the sets of hit shows such as Neighbours and Shortland Street. Learn about Alan's explosive early life in Birmingham, England when he saw his home being blown sky high and of his time spent in the air force and medical arena. Read how after staring death firmly in the face he joined ATV in the Midlands and became one of the original directors on Crossroads which was the UK's first five nights a week 'soap.' Alan talks about the acclaimed children's series Escape into Night, The Jensen Code and Kids from 47A which he produced before being headhunted by Reg Grundy and taken out to Australia to help establish the Grundy Drama Department. Alan was the driving force behind the hit Grundy series The Young Doctors and was also associated with other Grundy productions including Class of 74, Prisoner: Cell Block H, Secret Valley, Case for the Defence and many others. During his long and distinguished career he has Executive Produced serials including Neighbours in Australia, Shortland Street in New Zealand, Unter Uns in Germany and Goede Tijden - Slechte Tijden in the Netherlands. His other directing credits include Home & Away, Echo Point, Breakers, Above The Law, Going Home, The Adventures of the Bush Patrol and Family Affairs in the UK. One Door Shuts is essential reading for all 'soap' fans and also for actors wishing to learn more about this unique art form. Alan's is an inspiring story which proves that against all odds anything can be achieved if you put your mind to it. ALAN COLEMAN'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY PUBLISHED! Alan Coleman has pioneered five nights a week fast turn around television drama around the world - the unique art form which is fondly referred to by viewers as 'soap.' In his autobiography which is entitled One Door Shuts, Alan lifts the lid on the serials which he has been associated with and also gives advice to actors wishing to break into this industry in a standalone section called Take Five which is based on the training workshops which he has run on the sets of hit shows such as Neighbours and Shortland Street. Learn about Alan's explosive early life in Birmingham, England when he saw his home being blown sky high and of his time spent in the air force and medical arena. Read howafter staring death firmly in the face he joined ATV in the Midlands and became one of the original directors on Crossroads which was the UK's first five nights a week 'soap.' Alan talks about the acclaimed children's series Escape into Night, The Jensen Code and Kids from 47A which he produced before being headhunted by Reg Grundy and taken out to Australia to help establish the Grundy Drama Department. Alan was the driving force behind the hit Grundy series The Young Doctors and was also associated with other Grundy productions including Class of 74, Prisoner: Cell Block H, Secret Valley, Case for the Defence and many others. During his long and distinguished career he has Executive Produced serials including Neighbours in Australia, Shortland Street in New Zealand, Unter Uns in Germany and Goede Tijden - Slechte Tijden in the Netherlands. His other directing credits include Home & Away, Echo Point, Breakers, Above The Law, Going Home, The Adventures of the Bush Patrol and Family Affairs in the UK. One Door Shuts is essential reading for all 'soap' fans and also for actors wishing to learn more about this unique art form. Alan's is an inspiring story which proves that against all odds anything can be achieved if you put your mind to it. One Door Shuts has been released during 2009 to tie-in with the 45th anniversary of Crossroads and the 35th anniversary of Grundy TV Drama. One Door Shuts by Alan Coleman has been published by Trafford Publishing and can be ordered by heading to:- http://www.trafford.com/Bookstore/BookDetail.aspx?BookId=SKU-000141354 ***** WHY NOT CAST AN AUSSIE? - the autobiography of agency founder Darren Gray has been published by Trafford Publishing. The book covers his life and career and is essential reading for fans of Aussie soaps and actors who wish to work in the UK and/or Australia. Further details and information on how to order the book can be found at: www.trafford.com/05-2652 ***** VAL LEHMAN (top dog Bea Smith from Prisoner: Cell Block H) now has her own official website which is fantastic and certainly worth a visit: www.val-lehman.com ***** JUDY NUNN is best known in the UK as Ailsa Stewart from Home & Away but she is also Australia's best selling female novelist! To learn more about her incredible writing and acting career head to: www.judynunn.com |
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Darren Gray Management is a theatrical agency/management company representing Australian actors in the UK including cast members from hit shows such as Neighbours, Home & Away, The Young Doctors, The Sullivans and Prisoner: Cell Block H. The agency deals in the areas of film, television, theatre, pantomime, commercial and corporate work as well as other associated fields. We represent performers such as Lyn James, Judy Nunn and Val Lehman. Other clients include the producer and director Alan Coleman, the casting consultant Sue Manger and playwrights including Doug Moody of Second Hand Dreams fame. Pictured left: Agency founder Darren Gray. |