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Rikki Beadle-Blair
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Rikki Beadle-Blair in 2007
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| Born | 25 July 1961 age 63 |
| Occupation | Actor, film director, writer |
| Parent(s) | Monica Beadle |
| Relatives | Gary Beadle (brother) |
Richard Barrington "Rikki" Beadle-Blair is a British actor, director, and writer who has received a special award from the Queen for his work. He was born on July 25, 1961. He is the artistic director of a company called Team Angelica, which creates films, plays, and other media.
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Early Life and Education
Rikki Beadle-Blair was born in Camberwell, a part of south London. He and his brother, Gary Beadle (who is also an actor), and sister were raised by their mother, Monica.
As a young person, Rikki was interested in acting and drama. He went to a special school called the Bermondsey Lampost Free School. Later, he joined the Old Vic Youth Theatre to develop his acting skills.
Career in Film and Theatre
Rikki Beadle-Blair is known for writing and directing many creative projects. His work often tells important stories and helps people understand each other better.
Famous Works
In 1995, he wrote the script for the movie Stonewall. The film is about an important event in the history of gay rights. Later, he turned the movie into a stage play. He directed the play and even designed the sets and costumes. The play was praised for the great teamwork of its actors.
He also created a play for young people called FIT. It was made to tour schools in the United Kingdom to encourage kindness and respect among students. Rikki later adapted the play into a movie in 2010.
Receiving a Royal Honour
In 2016, Rikki Beadle-Blair was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). This is a special honour given to people in the UK for making a positive difference. He received the award for his amazing contributions to drama.
Selected Plays
Rikki Beadle-Blair has written many plays. Here are a few of them:
- Kick-Off
- Fit
- Home
- Touch
- Familyman
- Stonewall
- Taken In
- Ask and Tell
Team Angelica Publishing
In 2011, Rikki Beadle-Blair started a publishing company called Team Angelica Publishing with his creative partner, John R. Gordon. The company focuses on publishing books by writers from many different backgrounds. Their goal is to share unique stories and voices with the world.
See also
- London Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
