Richard Grieve
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Richard Grieve is an Australian actor
Richard began his career in 1988 studying drama and dance at Victoria University in Melbourne. He then completed his formal training in Sydney, at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). Since then he has worked extensively in film, television, theatre and musical theatre.
He is perhaps best known for his roles in two hit Australian television series; firstly in Neighbours, playing Sam Kratz (1994-1996) and then as Dr Lachlan Frazer in Home & Away (1996-1997). Richard's other television credits include: The Man From Snowy River, the series, Newlyweds, E Street, State Coroner, and Wintertime for the Australian Broadcasting Commission.
More recently Richard has been performing with the State theatre companies of Australia. He played Julian in the Melbourne Theatre Company's production of Moliere's The Misanthrope, the role of Otto in Noel Cowards' Design For Living for the Sydney Theatre Company, and Chavalier in The Will for the Harold Park Theatre, also by Moliere.
Richard has also performed in several musical theatre productions in Australia. Namely as Older Patrick in Mame, as Greg Connell in the world premiere of The Boy From Oz (directed by Gale Edwards), as Prince Charming in Cinderella, and as Ovington in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying.
Richard came to the UK in October 2003 to play the role of Gaston in Beauty & The Beast, and has since performed in the London premiere of Europe by Australian playwright Michael Gow at the Finborough Theatre, and in a showcase of a new musical Paradise By The Dashboard Lights.
Richard toured the UK in a new stage production of Dial M For Murder by Frederick Knott. He appeared in the lead role of Frederick Winterbourne in Daisy Miller (UK tour, directed by Christopher Morahan).
In 2006, he guest starred in the Doctor Who audio adventure, The Gathering.
Most recently Richard has appeared in the world premiere of Teen Scream at the Theatre Royal, Lincoln and also at the 2006 Edinburgh Festival.
[edit] "No Place Like Home" UK tour
In September - December 2006 Richard toured the UK as the character of John Brotherston in the play "There's No Place Like A Home" - co-starring alongside 'Allo Allo' actor Gordon Kaye, Joan Savage, Ken Morley (Coronation Street), Tony Adams (Crossroads), Ray Allen, Peter Byrne, Brian Cant & Sue Hodge ('Allo 'Allo).
The play was about a bunch of elderly residents to a retirement home for performers, which unfortunately was due to close because of lack of funds. But the residents hatch a plan to kidnap Lord Jeffrey Archer and claim ransom money in order to keep the retirement home running.
