Damian Thorne was 12 when he did his first show and hasn't stopped since. He has worked in all areas of the arts - performing, directing, producing and promoting.
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Review: Celebration a gift that kept giving
Seize the Day was an absolute delight to watch.
Review: We were rocked - in best possible way
Jason Chasland has a range and quality to his voice necessary for the Freddie Mercuryisms.
Review: Young actor stamps his mark in adult world
Long's Mrs Edwards would have benefited from being less maniacal and more menacing.
Review: Performers do Palmy proud
It is impossible not to get marionette lines from all the smiling.
Duck-loving comedian returns to Palmy
The Silencer features Chopper running a machete through the jungle of bulls**t.
Review: Hitchcock hard to find
At times I struggled to follow the goings on, even in The 39 Steps
Review: Elton a comedian without boundaries
British comedian targets his audience precisely.
Review: Overblown do-gooder needs workshopping
Incredible cast of Sing to Me let down by bizarre sound design and too many themes.