Richard Rosson
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Richard Rosson, (stage name Rubber Ritchie) is a British contortionist who has come to some prominence in the British media in recent years. He has appeared on a variety of televisions shows, including 'Channel 4 News', (where he worked with the the legendary archor Ron Burgundy and his miniature buddah covered in hair, Baxter) 'The Richard and Judy Show' and the Saturday morning children's show, 'Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow'. Rosson has also made it into print on numerous occasions, appearing in features in The Daily Mail, The Guardian and TNT magazine, among others.
Rosson has appeared in adverts and trailers for various products. Notably, in early 2006, Rosson acted as stunt double in a Walker's Crips advert for ex-England footballer and BBC Presenter, Gary Lineker. Rosson has also had an impact on the big screen, shooting scenes as Avery the Death Eater for the blockbuster movie 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire'.
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[edit] Live Performances
As a live performer, Rosson has worked on a variety of stages. He began by busking at Covent Garden, and was eventually spotted by the world renowned Circus of Horrors. After touring with them for a period, he went solo, building a reputation as a fantastic performer in events across Europe. He even appeared in an opera at the Royal Opera House.
When performing live, Rosson has a variety or guises that he likes to adopt, some harking back to the oldest traditions of British vaudeville. The character he has adopted most frequently in recent times, that of his 'Flex in the City' act, is a traditional bowler hatted business gentlemen. His hat and umbrella props give him the power to employ Chaplin-esque slapstick into his act.
[edit] Fans
Rosson has a loyal following, including some who show the level of fanaticism usually reserved for pop stars. One individual is know to have had Rosson's 'Flex in the City' character tattooed on his forearm.
[edit] Becoming "Rubber Ritchie"
Prior to his career as a contortionist, Rosson played bass in a 70's cover band known as "The Gritter Band". He then went onto study Politics at University College Northampton (now University of Northampton), during which time he developed his devotion to a yoga lifestyle. This consisted of daily yogic exercises or asanas, a vegan and drug free diet and meditation. He developed his contortionist act out of the yoga asanas. Rosson is now a qualified Sivananda Yoga teacher. He is a strong advocate of Veganism.
