Colin Kirton

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Colin Kirton
Colin Kirton

Colin Kirton is a Malaysian stage and television actor who trained in professional theatre at Rosebud School of the Arts and Rosebud Theatre in Canada.

He is also known for his work in the Malaysian arts and entertainment arena as a director, trainer, musician, singer, host/emcee and voiceover talent. He was nominated for Best Vocal Performance (Solo) at the 2007 BOH Cameronian Arts Awards for his leading role in the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre’s (KLPac) 2006 production of Broken Bridges – The Musical. [1][2][3]

In 2001, Kirton formed Footstool Players, a Christian theatre company whose touring productions are watched by thousands each year across Malaysia. Footstool Players' productions are typically minimalist with actors playing multiple roles by simply changing a costume piece, or their stance or accent. Kirton is currently the company's artistic director.[4]

He regularly teaches on issues pertaining to the arts and Christian spirituality, directs creative projects and conducts practical theatre skills workshops towards equipping and encouraging the church to restore the creative arts to the glory of God.[5]

In 2004, he was invited by the Lausanne Committee for World Evangelization to be part of their international focus group on “Redeeming the Arts: The Restoration of the Arts to God’s Creational Intention”.[6]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Malay Mail, 12 August 2006: Performing Arts: Tall, bald and smart: Retrieved on February 25, 2007
  2. ^ Kakiseni, 24 August 2006, The scenic bridge of Ipoh Retrieved on March 12, 2007
  3. ^ The Star, 28 August 2006, A slice of nostalgia Retrieved on March 12, 2007
  4. ^ Who are Footstool Players? Retrieved on March 12, 2007
  5. ^ NECF Research Commission, October 2006, Art for God’s sake Retrieved on March 12, 2007
  6. ^ Lausanne Committee for World Evangelisation, 2005, Redeeming the arts: The restoration of the arts to God’s creational intention Retrieved on March 12, 2007

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