WILL ARMSTRONG
Photo by Patch Bell
Director, Actor, Comedian and Writer.
(he/they)
Will grew up in South West London, in the same suburb that both Keira Knightley and Julian Clary did; in many ways, he is their secret love child. Truthful and inventive with a distinct sense of queer irreverence, Will is a multifaceted actor, director, comedian and writer.
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For my acting CV and reels, head over to my Spotlight.
Will trained with the National Youth Theatre's 2021 REP company, and is an NYT emerging associate artist.
Praise for Will's performance in 'Animal Farm' in 2021...★ ★ ★ ★ ★ "…immaculately voiced by Will Armstrong who also does a simpering, comfort-loving pragmatic Mollie"
- sardinesmagazine.co.uk★ ★ ★ ★ ★
- The Stage★ ★ ★ ★ "Will Armstrong was excellent"
- therealchrisparkle.com
Adeola Yemitan and Will Armstrong in 'Animal Farm'
Photo by Ali Wright
Photo by Rikki Beadle-Blair
Praise for Will's performance in 'F. OFF' at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2019, for which Will also designed and performed illusions...
★ ★ ★ ★ "queasily entertaining"
- The Times"charismatic"
- broadwaybaby.com"radiates energy"
- edfestmag.com"hysterical"
- theplaysthethinguk.com
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Will has performed comedy with Soho Theatre, Pleasance and Underbelly. He was a finalist in the Max Turner prize for stand-up comedy.Will co-hosts the cult alternative comedy cabaret 'idiots. gay idiots.' as his posh bitch drag alter-ego Jennifer Schmennifer.
"London's Best Cliché-Free Drag Nights, 2022"
- Time Out
★★★★ "Tomfoolery at its finest!."
- A Young(ish) Perspective
★★★★ "Unique and unforgettable."
- Adventures In Theatreland
Photo by James Klug
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Will directed Lyndon Chapman's 'Is the WiFi Good in Hell?' at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024, following a run at Brixton House in July 2023. The show was produced by Grey Castle Productions, with sound design by Damian Pace.
Lyndon Chapman in 'Is the WiFi Good in Hell?'
Photos by Michael Aiden, Charles Flint Photography and The Other Richard
More reviews...
"The level of skill within Will’s directing can’t be taught. He has a natural gift for dramaturgy and directing which is self-aware, free from ego; and above all, filled with such passionate care. Will’s eye for detail is like no other - every inch of his work has meaning and substance, creating the ultimate level of trust."
- Lyndon Chapman, Writer/Performer of "Is the WiFi Good in Hell?"
Will directed Abby Vicky-Russell's acclaimed character comedy show 'GUSH', which premiered at the Camden People's Theatre as part of the Calm Down Dear Festival 2022. The show went on to have successful runs at the Soho Theatre, Vault Festival and the Edinburgh Fringe in 2023.
Abby Vicky-Russell in 'GUSH'
Photos by James Klug
Will's other projects include Simon Castle's 'Changeling' at the Nottingham Playhouse and 'The Climate Cabaret' with the National Youth Theatre, filmed in 2022.
Simon Castle, Abby Vicky-Russell and Will Armstrong in rehearsals for 'Changeling' - Photo by James Klug
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Production stills left to right: 'Animal Farm' (photos by Ali Wright), 'Ordinary Miracle' (photos by Helen Murray), 'Othello' (photo by Helen Murray),
'Fierce Monologues' (photo by Rikki Beadle-Blair), 'F. OFF' (photo by Helen Murray), 'Gingerline's TV Dinners!' (photo by Patrick Fysh), COP26 (photo by Gaëlle Beri)
Headshots by Patch Bell and Alessandra Davison
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Feel free to contact me for any work enquiries, or just for a chinwag x
Photo by Alessandra Davison
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