Richard Derrington
Born: 2005.
Nationality: European (British).
Origin: Wales.
Information: Driven from an early age, his father, David Brelan having died on the first Mars expedition in 2016, Charles Brelan always saw the values of discovery and discipline.
Deciding to major in science, as opposed to the classics, Charles went to many colleges including, the then high frontier, Moonstation University in 2029.
He soon became head of the Daedalus expedition which took him to the fledgeling Jupiter System. He was on the first scientific expedition to Io in 2042, although his commitment to Daedalus cost him his marriage.
Charles was soon given the title of Chief Scientific Officer, Jupiter System, which allowed him to deputise in the Commissioner's absence. He was also on the board that drew up the curriculum of Columbus College, where he also holds the post of Emeritus Professor of Astrophysics.
No time for any hobbies, although he is a devotee of the Sherlock Holmes stories of Arthur Conan Doyle, and he enjoys fine food and wine.
Richard started his career in repertory at Birmingham, then with Alan Ayckbourne's company in Scarborough. He followed this with seasons at Salisbury, Liverpool, St. Andrews and Nairobi before joining the Royal Shakespeare Company.
While in the RSC, Richard spent three years in Terry Hands' major cycle of History plays, which include two major international tours with Henry V and Coriolanus. Richard also played Alan in The Dance of Death at the Aldwych, and Awful Knawful at the Warehouse!
Richard then toured the world with the Old Vic Company in Derek Jacobi's production of Hamlet.
On radio he has played many of the classic roles including Puck, Feste, Osvald in Ghosts and Jacques in Jacques and his Master with Alan Bennett. He also played Mark Hebden in The Archers until the character's untimely death in 1994.
Television includes The New Avengers, Lovejoy, Poirot, and most recently EastEnders.
Taylor's Tickler, the one man play written specially for him by Anthony Naylor, has been seen at venues all over England, ranging from private drawing rooms to the National Theatre. In the USA it has played from Las Vegas, Nevada to Oklahoma City and Santa Fey. It has also been recorded by the BBC World Service as their Play of the Week.
The Campden Wonder, which he co-wrote with Roger Hume as a stageplay was adapted to be the afternoon theatre on BBC Radio 4.
Richard premiered another one man show Hovering, by Ron Aldridge, in May, 1994.
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