User:Stevenlloyd/Lloyd Bonson

Year	Notable Activity
1985	Attended Giffards Infants School, first tasate of acting through various school drama classes
1986	Attended Corringham County Primary School, joined the school's chior and played Joseph in the Nativity play
1989	Joined the Friday after school Drama Club
1990	Took part in the school's Drama Club partially-improvised play 'Green Hair', in May 1990. In December was one of three Master of Ceremonies, for the school's Old Time Music Hall.
1991	Formed the basic idea and helped co-write the Drama Club production of 'Sleeping Beauty'; with the story adapted to be set in the present day. This was performed in June 1991. Joined the Thameside Youth Theatre drama society. Orriginally for their summer school production of 'Ziga Zaga', although due to numbers of participants this production changed to a partially-improvised play 'What Is Love...Love Is...I Think I'm In Love', performed at the Thameside Theatre in September 1991. From September 1991, attended Gable Hall School for secondary enducation and joined their choir. Also played the 'Manager', in the school's production of 'Superstore' by Elizibeth Imms.
1992	Joined The Essex Group for their March production of 'Oliver' at the Thameside Theatre. This was repeated in September. September also saw the broadcast of Lloyd's appearance in London's Burning, in the first episode of the 1992/93 series. By the end of the year, Lloyd had also joined the Essex Youth Performing Arts part-time stage school as one of their founder students.
1993	Played 'Fat Sam' In Bugsy Malone at the Thameside Theatre in January. Adult chorus in 'Oliver' at the Civic Theatre in Chelmsford in July Deputy Stage Manage forthe World Premier of 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' at the Thameside Theatre in December.
1994	Deputy Stage Manager for 'Fiddler On The Roof' in March. Alrfed Doolitle in 'Pygmalion' at the Brentwood Theatre in June Adult Chorus in 'The Mikado', performed at Spa Pavilion in Felixstow, Civic Theatre in Chelmsofrd, Theatre Royal in Bury St. Edmunds, Royal Opera House in Buxton (as part of the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival) and Theatre Royal in Waterford, Ireland (As part of the Waterford International Festival of Music & Light Opera) Deputy Stage Manager for 'Calamity Jane' in October Sang and played keyboard as part of the Gable Hall School's 'Music Soiree' in December
1995	Co-wrote first msuical, 'A Weekend Away' with Gregory White for entry in the Vivian Ellis Award 'Mr Salford' in 'Half A Sixpence' at the Thameside Theatre in March Adult chorus in 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' at the Civic Theatre in April Adult chorus in 'Pirates of Penzance' at Brentwood Theatre, Spa Pavilion, Royal Opera House in Buxton (as part of the International Gilbert & Sullivan Festival), Thameside Theatre and Theatre Royal in Waterford, Ireland (As part of the Waterford International Festival of Music & Light Opera) 'Fat Sam' in Gable Hall School production of 'Bugsy Malone'
1996	Re-wrote 'A Weekend Away' for submission into the Vivian Ellis Award Formed rock band 'Masquerade', although the band never gigged there are many orriginal songs that orriginate from this band Deputy Stage Manager for 'The King & I' at the Civic Theatre in April Adult Chorus for 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' at Queen's Theatre in Hornchurch and Mermaid Theatre in London during July/August Stage Manager for 'Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' at the Thamside Theatre in December
1997	Left 'Masquerade' and joined the 'Harry Monk Experience' as keyboard player. Gigs:- April 1997 @ The Orsett Hall, Essex May 1997 @ Club Riga, Southend, Essex August 1997 @ Thurrock Music Festival, Essex September 1997 @ Club Riga, Southend, Essex September 1997 @ Towngate Theatre, Basildon, Essex October 1997 @ The Orsett Hall, Essex
1998	Left 'Harry Monk Experience' and joined both 'Black Fedora' and 'Crazy Sadie' as keyboard player. Gigs:- Black Fedora March 1998 @ Rainbow’s End, Stanford, Essex April 1998 @ Market Tavern, Basildon, Essex May 1998 @ Rainbow’s End, Stanford, Essex Crazy Sadie April 1998 @ Rainbow’s End, Stanford, Essex August 1998 @ Thurrock Music Festival, Essex August 1998 @ Rainbow’s End, Stanford, Essex October 1998 @ Rainbow’s End, Stanford, Essex Recorded the demo 'Dial C For Cazy' in October at Mushroom Studios
1999	Gigs with 'Crazy Sadie':- February 1999 @ Ruskin Arms, East Ham, London July 1999 @ Rainbow’s End, Stanford, Essex August 1999 @ Thurrock Music Festival, Essex September 1999 @ Club Riga, Southend, Essex October 1999 @ Castlemayne, Basildon, Essex October 1999 @ Pavillion, Woolwich, London November 1999 @ Ruskin Arms, East Ham, London Co-Wrote song 'Give A Little' with former Gidea Park vocalist Martin Lawford. Was a B-side track on his Japanese released single 'Women Are Wiser'. Stage Manager for 'Oliver' at Queens Theatre in July Joined 'Woodcock Brothers Racing' team as machanic as part of their Formula Saloons Championship campaign
2000	"Gigs with 'Crazy Sadie':- March 2000 @ Pavillion, Woolwich, London August 2000 @ Thurrock Music Festival, Essex November 2000 @ Rock Garden, Covent Garden, London December 2000 @ The Hermit, Brentwood, Essex Recorded demo 'How Can You Forgive?' in September at Nightfly Studios Reunion gig with 'Black Fedora':- August 2000 @ Thurrock Music Festival, Essex Adult Chorus in 'Calamity Jane' at the Civic Theatre in April 'Fyedka' in 'Fiddler On the Roof' in May for Thundersly Operatic and Dramatic Society (TOADS) Stage Manager for 'Underneath the Arches' at the Empire Theatre, Southend Took part in JDRF 'Walk To Cure Diabetes' in Richmond Part of the 'Woodcock Brothers Racing' team, which won the Formula Saloons Championship
2001	Gigs with 'Crazy Sadie':- January 2001 @ Civic Hall, Grays, Essex February 2001 @ Castlemayne, Basildon, Essex April 2001 @ Gossips, Soho, London April 2001 @ The Hermit, Brentwood, Essex May 2001 @ Fat Surfer, Grays, Essex August 2001 @ Thurrock Music Festival, Essex Wrote & Recorded demo CD 'SuperStarWars' under the guise of Dock Rd. Adult Chorus in 'Destiny' at Queens Theatre in Janaury, Thameside Theatre in September and Theatre Royal in Waterford, Ireland (As part of the Waterford International Festival of Music & Light Opera) Stage Manager for 'The Melody Lingers On', tour performing at Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea, Spa Pavilion, Felixstow, Civic Theatre, Chelmsford. Left 'Woodcock Brothers Racing' team due to lack of sponsorhip Took part in JDRF 'Walk To Cure Diabetes' in Trent Park
2002	Joined 'Phoenix FM' community radio station for their October RSL broadcast as a reporter for 'Entertainment 2002' program
2003	Gigs with 'The Harry Monk Experience':- February 2003 @ The White Hart, Brentwood, Essex March 2003 @ Jumpin' Jaks, Basildon, Essex April 2003 @ Hutton Community Centre, Hutton, Essex May 2003 @ The White Hart, Brentwood, Essex June 2003 @ Ford Research Centre, Dunton, Essex (100 Years Celebrations) Phoenix FM June RSL Eastgate FM December RSL 'Rock Show' – featuring local unsigned bands, with a strong emphasis on the alternative music scene. 'Top 20 Chart' - run down of the Top 20 charts provided by Virgin Meagstore
2004	Gigs with 'The Harry Monk Experience':- September 2004 @ Trent Park, Middlesex (JDRF Walk To Cure Diabetes) Phoenix FM May RSL 'Entertainment 2003' - co-host with Darren Bull 'Now and Then' – a show playing songs by artists with long carers, predominantly playing their hit tracks 'Alternate Times' – featuring local unsigned bands, with a strong emphasis on the alternative music scene. 'The Top 20' – a concept initially devised by Lloyd around the band Queen, to fill a slot in the stations May 2004 RSL schedule. Later adopted by the station for other artists. Eastgate FM December RSL 'Rock Show' – featuring local unsigned bands, with a strong emphasis on the alternative music scene
2005	Phoenix FM May RSL 'Alternate Times' – featuring local unsigned bands, with a strong emphasis on the alternative music scene. Eventually Co-hosted by Simon Foote from the band Whoremoan. 'Overdrive' – a short lived motoring show co-hosted with Steve Mead.
2006	Phoenix FM February RSL 'Weekend Breakfast' – a co-host with Darren Bull during the 2006 RSL 'Alternate Times' – featuring local unsigned bands, with a strong emphasis on the alternative music scene. Eventually Co-hosted by Simon Foote from the band Whoremoan. Joined AMG TV for their Race & Rally UK program, produced for Motors TV and Channel 5. Lloyd was with the production company as they covered Sports 2000, Formula Jedi, Ford Fiesta Championship and Pickups.
2007	Phoenix FM awared a full-time lisence, Lloyd steps down from Board of Directors. Makes a short appearance presenting "Around The World" during May and June. Re-appears as part of 'The Sautrday Kick About' sports show on Saturday's until 2009.
2008	Presents 'Sunday Jazz' on Phoenix FM from May until February 2009
2009	Kim Hollins from AJK TV, asked Lloyd to conduct some interviews on behalf of their bid to secure the contract to provide television coverage for the Ford Fiesta Championship.
2010	'Pistachio Tagliatelli' in 'The Chicago Mikado' for Thurrock Operatic Society Continued with AJK TV to cover the Ford Fiesta Championship and Castle Combe's 60th Anniversary Weekend.
2011	Contributer to Automobile.com website Jud Fry in 'Oklahoma!' for Thurrock Operatic Society. Elected to Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the society. Jeremy in TOPS production of 'The Melody Lingers On' Continued with AJK TV to cover the Ford Fiesta Championship

Lloyd Bonson

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