Gareth Armstrong, actor (TV, Radio and Theatre) with a connection to Wales (Swansea)

Gareth Armstrong

TV, radio and theatre career. Played two roles in 'The Archers'. Associated with Salisbury Playhouse and has performed his own play 'Shylock' at Stratford. Played Cassius in Ludlow Festival's 'Julius Caesar'.

Connection: Born in Wales 1948, raised in Swansea. Both parents Welsh. His is father was Presbyterian Minister of Argyl Chapel in St. Helens Road, Swansea in the 1960's and 1970's.

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comment by:skunk23
I think he might have dubbed the voice of 'Sandy' in the series of 'Monkey!'.

comment by:garetharmstron
Armstrong's book 'A case for Shylock - around the world with Shakespeare's Jew' was published by Nick Hern books, August 2004.

comment by:Tumblestar
I was in the same class as Gareth in Bishop Gore school in Swansea in the 1960's. Where are you now?

comment by:JDMilligan
Was Gareth ever at 'Leeds Playhouse' in the 1970's?

comment by:harlech71
Has written one-man play 'Shylock' based on The Merchant of Venice. (Researched and written when he was playing the role of Shylock).