Oliver Darley is a singer and actor. After training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, and performing with the Royal Shakespeare Company, his 2002 debut album as a singer was produced by Arif Mardin, and featured Aretha Franklin's acclaimed rhythm section, comprising Bernard Purdie, Cornell Dupree, and David "Fathead" Newman, with The Impressions performing on one track.[1] Jools Holland also appears on the album.[2] A track from the album, "Rescue Me", was used as the opening theme for the BBC TV series Rescue me.
Oliver Darley | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Pop, soul |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actor |
| Instrument(s) | vocals |
His song "She's a Killer", co-written with Peter Cunnah, features in the 2002 film Whacked.[3]
He was in the original West End cast (2004–05) of the Andrew Lloyd Webber/David Zippel musical The Woman in White, directed by Trevor Nunn.[4]
He recently appeared as 'The Voice' in Dance 'til Dawn, alongside Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace.
Theatre edit
With the Royal Shakespeare Company
- 1992: The Alchemist[5]
- 1992: Romeo & Juliet[6]
- 1992: Antigone[7]
- 1992: Columbus: The Discovery of Japan[8]
With the New Shakespeare Company
Television edit
Discography edit
- 2002: Introducing Oliver Darley (East West Records)[9]
- 2006: Sweet Sinner (Sony BMG)[10]
- 2010: Still Crazy (Amber and Blue)
- 2014: Mindin' My Business (Amber and Blue)
- 2016: Simply Bowie (Amber and Blue)
References edit
- ^ "Oliver Darley Stirring Souls in U.K." Billboard, at Google Books. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ “Sign of the times” The Guardian. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ Whacked at IMDb IMDb. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ “Original London cast 2004” Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ "Archive Catalogue" Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ "Archive Catalogue" Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ "Archive Catalogue" Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ "Archive Catalogue" Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ Introducing Oliver Darley at allmusic AllMusic. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
- ^ Sweet Sinner at allmusic AllMusic. Retrieved 12 May 2013.