A
few weeks ago, I came across quite the "Bruce Rarity" with finding the
programme to Steven Berkoff's 1988 production of " Greek", where Bruce
was a member of the cast, at the Wyndham's Theatre. You can read more about Berkoff's
plays in the stage section of AGWLBP. This giggling girl
was already in eternal research finding bliss when a second and even more fabulous
find crossed my path. The programme to Berkoff's 1983 production of "West"
was also found. Time magazine had given Bruce a grand review of his performance
in "West". Quite a compliment indeed. I am very pleased to share these
rare finds. I think the "heavy" Berkoff fans would be envious of such
finds. If you happen to be such a fan please email me and I'll share the Berkoff
wealth ;)
 | Bruce
Payne (who plays Bruce) left RADA in 1982 and went to Nottingham Playhouse for
a season. He appeared in "No Names - No Medals" in London. Since then
he has appeared in Piaf at York and as Frank 'N' Furter in "The Rocky Horror
Show" at Westcliff. Film work includes a leading role in "Privates on
Parade", "The Keep" and "Birth of a Nation" to be seen
on Central Television. |
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leaving RADA in 1982, Bruce Payne approached two different roles, his first film
"Privates on Parade" was followed by a major part in Berkoff's "West"
at London's Donmar Warehouse. He went swiftly on to play a major role in David
Leland's "Tales Out of School" and the role of Frank'n'Furter in "The
Rocky Horror Show" on stage. In 1984 he played an undercover detective in
the acclaimed Tyne Tees TV production "Operation Julie". Payne continued
film work with the role of the arrogant "T.O." in the musical "Billy
the Kid and the Green Baize Vampire" and Flikker in "Absolute Beginners".
1986 saw Payne as Lawrence Macneice in the BBC movie premiere "Smart Money"
and a major part in the BBC production of Agatha Christie's "Nemesis".
The year ended with two more films "Oxford Blues" and the Mel Brooks
production "Solarwarriors". In the Autumn of 1988 he can be seen in
no less than three new feature films - "For Queen and Country, The Bell Run,
and The Fruit Machine". |  |
Photo Taken by Nobby Clark taken during "Greek"
rehearsal.
