Draft:Peter Moreton - Actor
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{{Infobox person
| name = Peter Moreton
| birth_date = March 28, 1968
| birth_place = Hertfordshire, England, UK
| occupation = Actor, director, writer, musician, producer
| website = www
Peter Moreton (born 28 March 1968) is a British actor, director, writer, musician, and producer. He is known for his Shakespearean stage work with Cheek by Jowl, his role in the Royal Shakespeare Company's *Henry VI*, and as Barnabas in the 2025 television drama Testament.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Born in Hertfordshire, Moreton trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama.[2]
Theatre career
[edit]Cheek by Jowl
[edit]Moreton is a core ensemble member of Cheek by Jowl. Critics praised:
- His portrayal of **Antigonus** and **The Old Shepherd** in The Winter’s Tale (2016–17) as “unusually dignified and even heroic”.[3]
- The production received favorable reviews from *Lux Times*, noting its balance and theatrical success.[4]
He also appeared in *Hamlet*, *As You Like It*, and *‘Tis Pity She’s a Whore*.[5]
Royal Shakespeare Company
[edit]In 2022 he portrayed **Salisbury** in the RSC’s *Henry VI: Rebellion* and *Wars of the Roses*.[6][7][8]
Applecart Arts
[edit]Moreton co-founded **Palaver Productions** (1994) and was Artistic Director of **Applecart Arts**, a London community theatre.[9] https://www.equity.org.uk/news/2024/equity-calls-on-newham-council-to-save-applecart-arts
Television and Film
[edit]He plays **Barnabas** in the series Testament (2025).[10] Other credits include:
- *The Secret Garden* (1993) – Will
- *As Time Goes By* (1992) – Protester
- *Lovejoy* (1992) – Jonathan Waddock
- *Wake – Up* (2021) – Producer[11]
Writing, music and discography
[edit]A member of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain and BASCA, he writes and composes. His music includes:
Discography
[edit]- *Songs from the Applecart* (2020)
- *Peter Moreton, Live at St Paul’s* (2022)
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]- *The Secret Garden* (1993) – Will
- *Wake – Up* (2021) – Uncredited
Television
[edit]- *Testament* (2025) – Barnabas (3 episodes)
- [RSC Henry VI productions] (2022–23) – Salisbury / Father
- *Cuckoo* (2019) – Rufus’ Parent
- *Vexed* (2010) – Robert
- *Bodywork* (2001) – Buddy Leer
- *Van der Valk* (1992) – Johan Wurtz
- *As Time Goes By* (1992) – Protester
- *Lovejoy* (1992) – Jonathan Waddock[15]
Representation
[edit]Represented by **Leslie Duff** at Diamond Management, London.[16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Peter Moreton". Wikipedia. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "About Peter Moreton". PeterMoreton.com. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "The Winter's Tale – Cheek by Jowl @ The Barbican". Nottingham Bardathon. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Split‑personality classic review". Lux Times. 2 March 2016. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Cheek by Jowl – Archive". CheekbyJowl.com. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Henry VI: Rebellion at the RSC". StageTalk. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Henry VI review". The Stage. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "The Wars of the Roses @ RSC". Nottingham Bardathon. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Our Team". Equity. 17 December 2024. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Testament – Cast & Crew". IMDb. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Peter Moreton – IMDb". IMDb. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Songs from the Applecart – Amazon". Amazon Music. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Songs from the Applecart – Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Peter Moreton discography – AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Peter Moreton – IMDb Filmography". IMDb. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ^ "Contact – Peter Moreton". PeterMoreton.com. Retrieved 25 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Official website
- IMDb profile
- Amazon: Songs from the Applecart
- Apple Music: Songs from the Applecart
- AllMusic discography
- Apple Music: Live at St Paul’s