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Richard "Kid" Strange is an English writer, actor, musician, curator, teacher, adventurer and the founder and front man of seminal mid-1970s protopunk art rock band Doctors of Madness.

Strange's first band was Doctors of Madness, formed in 1975, recording three influential but non-commercial albums. The band was supported by the Sex Pistols, the Jam and Joy Division. He disbanded the band in 1978, after Dave Vanian of the Damned briefly joined him on vocals.] He subsequently recorded as a solo artist, releasing two albums The Live Rise of Richard Strange (Ze Records 1981) and The Phenomenal Rise of Richard Strange (Virgin Records 1981) before further releases with the Engine Room up to the early 1990s.

In 2017 the entire recorded works of the Doctors of Madness were re-released to great critical acclaim by Cherry Red Records as the 3-CD set Perfect Past. The Guardian hailed the release and called the band "The missing link between David Bowie and the Sex Pistols”.

Check out Richard's new radio show @darktimesradio

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Lori Stott is a 19 year old student, actress and musician from Edinburgh. She is currently in her second year of studying Theatre: Writing, Directing & Performance at the University of York and aspires to have a varied career in the arts sector.

Lori has appeared in CBBC’s ‘The Demon Headmaster’ as Angelika Maron, as well as Grant McPhee’s original feature film, ‘Lori & The Six, Six, Sixties’; a psychedelic pop fairytale due to be released this coming year. She has recently been credited as a co-writer for this feature as well as lead actress, since a large part of the feature was devised. Lori is also an aspiring playwright and director, her latest piece ‘Femzine’ is currently in production and is due to be performed May 31st this year.

As well as theatre & film, a large part of Lori’s life is music. She is currently guitarist and vocalist in Edinburgh based, all-girl, punk quartet; Liquorice. They have been playing together for under a year but have already created an eclectic of songs, inspired by the likes of Blondie, PJ Harvey & Bikini Kill. They have various gigs lined up and are looking forward to releasing music in the coming year. Keep up to date by following their page (@liquoricetheband).

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Oliver Brignall - is a composer and a tenor. He read music at Canterbury Christchurch University and holds a PhD from Brunel University.

As a composer he has been resident at Britten-Pears (2013), Mahogany Opera (Various-Stages 2017), the V&A (as artist in residence 2017/18) and been an LSO Soundhub Associate (2017-19). He has had music performed by some of the most exciting ensembles in the UK including Distractfold and the Riot Ensemble (most recently on Radio 3 in joint comission with PRS and the Zeitgeist gallery).

As a singer he has performed as a soloist across Europe including roles at the Bayerische Staatsoper (in L’Orfeo) and Opera De Rouen, with Ensemble Variances (World premier of Nahasdzáán by Thierry Pecou). In the UK he has appeared regularly as a principal at Opera Holland Park and also worked with Opera North, Nevil Holt, Mid Wales Opera, and Longborough festival.

As a committed new music performer, Oliver has given a number of premiers both in concert and on the stage (often as part of the Tete a Tete opera festival), with ensembles such as Plus-Minus ensemble, Filthy Lucre and Lydenskab Ensmble. He enjoys working in collaboration and continues to work closely with composers Stephen Crowe and Neil Luck.

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Kevin Kyle is a graduate and former scholar of the Royal Academy of Music, where he studied under the tutelage of Joy Mammen. During his time at the Academy, he won the EMI award, the British Land Award, and the Norah Mary Turner Prize. He made his solo BBC Proms debut in 2004, under the Baton of Sir John Eliot Gardiner, and in the same year was a finalist in the London Handel Singing Competition.

Kevin went on to sing the title role in the world premiere of Howard Goodall’s Jason and the Argonauts, and also worked on extensive projects at Opéra de Lille and Châtelet Opera. In 2006 and 2007, he toured South Africa and the USA with the Carl Rosa Opera Company as Frederic in the Pirates of Penzance. He also featured in the Channel 4 film War Oratorio, with music composed by Dominic Muldowney. Kevin made his English National Opera debut as Eurimaco in Monteverdi’s Il ritorno d'Ulisse in patria. Additionally, Kevin has had the pleasure of working on projects with Sir Colin Davis, Marin Alsop, Emanuelle Haïm, Sir Mark Elder, Sir Antonio Pappano, and Sir Charles Mackerras.

Kevin has participated in numerous recordings, live broadcasts, and television series, and has also recorded two solo discs: Dichterliebe (2007), and Songs (2009). Other performing highlights include two years as a member of the cast of The Phantom of the Opera, performances for The Queen and Prince Phillip, Lord Andrew LLoyd-Webber, recital music for Opera North, an invitation to perform for Prince Charles at Clarence House, and two performances for the Prime Minister at 10 Downing Street.

Other career highlights have included conducting The Huddersfield Choral Society Youth Choir and Grimethorpe Colliery Band for BBC Songs of Praise, working as Associate Director for Chantage (BBC Choir of the Year 2006), Vocal coach for the Surrey Youth Choir (Winner of Sainsbury’s Youth Choir of the Year 2002), directing community operatic projects in collaboration with The Royal Opera House.

In 2014, Kevin took up the post of Director of Musical Performance at Mill Hill School, having taught previously for The National Youth Choir; King’s College, London; the University of Surrey, the Eton Choral Courses, Westminster School, and Eton College.

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