Ian McCurrach

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Ian McCurrach (born c. 1959) is a British actor, director, journalist and author. Ian trained at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and he is probably best known for his portrayal of the lead character of

The Independent on Sunday
since 2009.

Theater and television

McCurrach's acting career took him on theatre world tours to many countries, including countries such as

Burma and the Oman where tourism was not permitted. His roles in theatre and TV were diverse. His interest also centred on direction and writing.[1]

In 1982, he played Newbugs in the TV series Young Sherlock: The Mystery of the Manor House opposite Andrew Johns and Michael Irwin.

Old Vic Theatre in London opposite Roy Dotrice, Sheila Burrell, Leon Greene and Tony Jay.[4][5] Country Life noted that Ian McCurrach's "glamorous-looking Pip narrates his childhood experiences as if engaged in a loud oratorical exercise."[6] In 1986 he appeared in Storyboard, and in 1987 played an editor in Ron Peck's crime thriller film Empire State. In 1988 he portrayed a Swedish student in an episode of Inspector Morse,[7] and in 1989 had a role as Adian Fielding in the series Mystery!: Campion. Interested in travel, McCurrach took full advantage of his appearances in theatre world tours, visiting unusual destinations such as Burma and Oman.[1]

McCurrach has since worked as a director, notably with Ann Cleary, who was a joint founder with McCurrach of the subsequently dissolved, Strathcona Theatre Company.[8] [9][10][11] He produced ten plays for the Young Vic Theatre of London.[1] McCurrach is also interested in working for children with special needs and behavioural problems and works for Artsreach.[11]

Journalism

After 2001, he shifted his interest to journalism. In May 2001 he launched a career as a freelance journalist, and has authored a weekly travel column in

Conde Nast's HSBC Premier.[1]

Publications

In 1999, McCurrach published the book Special Talents, Special Needs: Drama for People with Learning Disabilities with Barbara Darnley, which was published by Jessica Kingsley.[1][11] The book is an instructor's guide for the teachers and facilitators who work with those people who have learning disabilities; it is based on the experience of the two authors over a 15-year period in theatre.[12]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Ian McCurrach". Journalists Directory. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
  2. ^ Lentz 1994, p. 850.
  3. ^ Elyot 2004, p. 3.
  4. ^ Herbert 1985, p. 8.
  5. ^ Green 1985, p. 70.
  6. ^ "Rich Pickings". Country Life. London: 181. 1985.
  7. ^ "Inspector Morse:The Settling of the Sun". Radio Times. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
  8. ^ "Strathcona Theatre Company Limited". duedil.com. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  9. ^ Herbert 2000, p. 902.
  10. ^ Whitaker 1999, p. 1191.
  11. ^ a b c "Ian McCurrach". Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Retrieved 17 September 2013.
  12. ^ McCurrach & Darnley 1999, p. 8.

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