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...I'm John Banks - welcome to my website.
The majority of my working life has been spent in the theatre with companies including York Theatre Royal, Cheltenham Everyman, Sheffield Crucible, Bristol Old Vic, Manchester Royal Exchange and the National Theatre in London.
Television work includes Emmerdale, Coronation Street, and 'Allo, Allo!'. I have also worked on a number of radio drama and comedy productions with the BBC.
Since March 2009, I have enjoyed playing a huge variety of characters in numerous audio-drama stories for Big Finish Productions and Games Workshop, for whom I have performed in over 200 audio dramas*, details of which can be found in the postings below.
There are also details listed here of the more than 90 audio books* I've recorded since March 2013, including the unabridged New Revised Standard Version of The Bible, for companies including RNIB, audible.co.uk, Hachette, W.F. Howes, Little Brown Group, Penguin Random House, Games Workshop, Fantom Films & Ladbroke Audio.
(*figures at May 2017)
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Audible.co.uk: PM Hubbard
Here's a quick update on the latest releases from Audible.co.uk which I recorded in July:
Length: 5 hrs & 41 mins
Length:
4 hrs & 41 mins Length: 4 hrs & 57 mins
Release Date: 19.7.2013 Release Date:
09.08.2013 Release Date: 16.08.2013
I particularly enjoyed recording these stories as they gave me the opportunity to attempt to assimilate an author's style over a series of books rather than as individual novels. Again, if you decide to have a listen, I hope you'll find something to enjoy. Synopses and 'trailers' are available on the Audible.co.uk web site.
Reviews & comments:
The Malazan Empire
Over 7 books recorded since December, John Banks has had to create unique voices for 583 characters. Quite amazing!
Neil Gardner - producer
Mervyn Stone: The Axeman Cometh
John Banks is a voice genius...
Nev Fountain - writerMervyn Stone... played by the note-perfect John Banks.
Matt Hills - Reviews in Time and SpaceDr. Who: The Sleeping CityI also must draw attention to John Banks who is an exceptional voice artist and in this one story performs more characters that I can count. ... it is listening to episodes like this one that really do let his talents shine through.
Tony Jones - Red Rocket RisingHighlander:...playing several parts, was the brilliant Big Finish regular John Banks - it was as if there were about 40 different actors in the other booth.
James Moran - writerI went for the best of the best and brought in voice artiste extraordinaire John Banks.
Paul Spragg - producer
Vienna:...also features the mind - bogglingly versatile and reliable John Banks
Jonathan Morris - writer
Dead Funny:
The acting is first rate… wonderfully played by John Banks as Richard – his impersonation of Eric Morecambe is worth the admission money alone.
Beverly Greenberg: Bolton Evening News
A Spy Like No Other:
This is the best audio book ever.
The Cult Den
Mr. Happiness:
This early and unfamiliar play by David Mamet is a character study of a 1930s radio counsellor, dispensing suave advice to his devoted listeners. John Banks brings out the wry comedy of this – comedy quite unappreciated by the character – with a clever range of gesture and vocal tone.
Jeremy Kingston: The Times
All My Sons:This is a beautifully crafted piece ...and it affords a wonderful opportunity for John Readman* to do his All-American Boy act as Chris Keller. This most polished and well observed performance as the blighted son of a blighted father must rank as one of his finest accomplishments yet. ( * see Profile)
The Stage
The Ordeals of Sherlock HolmesKudos should also go to John Banks.
Lestrade can be a thankless part, but Banks rose to the challenge, playing a pivotal role in this decades long arc.
Raissa Devereux - SciFiPulse
The Judgement of Sherlock Holmes
John Banks is multi-tasking, both as the superb Lestrade and also the villainous and no doubt moustache twirling Sebastian Moran. They sound completely different and I bow to his talent.
Sue Davies - SFcrowsnest
Further reviews and comments are included with specific postings throughout the site.
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