Ben Cooper

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Full Name: Benedict Cooper
Date of Birth: 26th April, 1988
Specialisms: Performing, Teching, Singing, Writing
Education: 2001-2006:
Ardingly College Senior School 8 GCSEs & 3 A-levels
2006-2009:
Central School of Speech and Drama BA Theatre Practice (Performance Arts)
Hobbies & Other Skills: Films, Philosophy, French Language, French Food & Wine
Favourite Sport: Table Tennis
Not otherwise known as: Benjamin 'The Hands' Copper

With experience both on and off-stage in performance, singing, technical management and directing, Ben has worked on a number of exciting projects over the years. Notable performances include the Beast in Beauty and the Beast at the Brighton Theatre Royal and an ensemble role in No-Pass, a site specific opera at The Space, Canary Wharf - in collaboration with the Punchdrunk. As well as devising music for No-Pass, he also recently directed a performance of Phaedra's Love by Sarah Kane, and toured France with his choir, delivering a fine Bass Solo in The Nelson Mass.

Ben joined Three's Company for their 2007 summer tour of Play on Words, as technical operator 'Jonnie' – “the most vocal lighting technician at the Fringe” (Fest). In 2008 he will be working as Head of Administration and Finance for The Accidental Festival in London.