Richard Lovegrove is an accomplished actor, producer, director, and combat instructor with a diverse career spanning over two decades in the entertainment industry.
Born and raised in New South Wales, Australia, Lovegrove embarked on his artistic journey with a passion for dance, mastering contemporary, tap, and ballroom styles.
This early foray into the performing arts set the stage for a career that would take him around the globe, performing for audiences far and wide.
Transitioning into acting in the late 1990s, Lovegrove quickly established himself as a versatile performer. His notable stage roles include engaging performances in "Reefer Madness," where he showcased his range by playing both Jack and Jesus, and other productions such as "Singin' In The Rain," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "As You Like It." His talents also led him to the screen, where he appeared in a variety of short films and television series, including the long-running true crime series "Deadly Women." In 2011, Lovegrove took on the role of serial killer Danny Miller in the feature film "Submerged," a performance that highlighted his ability to delve into complex characters.
Beyond his work in front of the camera, Lovegrove has made significant contributions as a producer and director. He is the creative force behind "QUIZarenaLIVE," an interactive trivia show launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. This innovative project, produced through his company Rushcutter Entertainment, showcases Lovegrove's versatility and adaptability, engaging audiences with a mix of horror movie trivia, music, literature, and pop culture knowledge. "QUIZarenaLIVE" and its special events, such as "Escaping Halloween" and the "Xmastravaganza," have become beloved fixtures for viewers, further cementing Lovegrove's reputation as a dynamic and creative force in the industry.
As a combat instructor, Lovegrove has imparted his knowledge of stage combat and fight choreography to others in the industry, contributing to productions such as the "Ben-Hur Stadium Spectacular." His expertise in this area is a testament to his commitment to the craft of acting and his desire to enhance the skills of fellow performers. Lovegrove's multifaceted career reflects his dedication to the arts and his continuous pursuit of excellence in every aspect of his work. His contributions to the Australian entertainment landscape are significant, showcasing his talent, creativity, and passion.
Richard Lovegrove (Jack), Lucas Hall (PC) and Barry Crocker (Narrator)
Shooting the Coca Cola short commercial at Somersby Falls, with Chris Hilderbrandt, Scott herdman and Nick MacDougall
Richard Lovegrove (Jack), Lucas Hall (PC) and Barry Crocker (Narrator)
Skills
- Stilt Walking
- Fire Dancing
- Fire Breathing
- Singing
- Standard American Dialect
Stage Combat:
Proficient in Heavy Schlager Rapier, Transitional Rapier, Rapier & Dagger, Rapier & Gauntlet, Short Sword & Buckler, Long sword,
Chain, Gentleman's Cane, French Small Sword, Martial arts.
Dancing:
Jazz, Tap, Modern Contemporary, Ballet
Early Age Educator
Education and understanding of our surrounding environment has always been a focus for a positive future potential and Richard has kept this trajectory in mind as he has educated the young and old alike from teaching children and teens in identifying their strengths and weakness' by developing their own superhero at stage2screen.
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Armed & Unarmed Stage Combat
Choreographing and coordinating 200 actors in safe gladiatorial combat and mock sea pirate battles in the BEN HUR STADIUM SPECTACULAR at Allianz Stadium for Stade de France. Being trained as an instructor with the Sydney Stage Combat School and trained under Kyle Rowling in advanced stage combatant for stage and screen having taught at prestigious institutions such as NIDA.
Stage Combat:
Proficient in Heavy Schlager Rapier, Transitional Rapier, Rapier & Dagger, Rapier & Gauntlet, Short Sword & Buckler, Long sword,
Chain, Gentleman's Cane, French Small Sword, Martial arts.
Combat Co-ordinator & Fight Captain for Ben Hur Stadium Spectacular Stade de France
Improvisation Motivator
Encouraging positive reinforcement of mental faculties by bringing fun, comedic improvisational games to individuals who may be cautious of waving memory or stimulus. Emulating and identifying what makes us laugh, recording the processes and exploiting for the most humorous punchline.
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Instructor and Mentor
Being a complete idiot by forcing the internet to relive silly moments of film and tv nostalgia with fun games emulating family panel shows of the nineties. QUIZarenaLIVE is a guilty pleasure for the darkest of times, starting in the pandemic we attempt to combat by distracting us with everything we love about this crazy world of ours.
Master of Ceremonies
Often called upon to host and stage manage concerts, variety nights, corporate functions and special events Richard is always ready to pull something from thin air to cause a positive reaction. Combining years of theatrical training, behavioural analysis, NPL and hypnosis with a little bit of magic the evening will be sure to be night that will live within a happy memory.
Dance & Musical Theatre
Trained in Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Modern Contemporary and performed around the world at Disneyland, Universal Studios, Warner Bros. Movie World, Dreamworld, Sea World and Wet 'n' Wild.
Playing lead roles in Bugsy Malone, Singin' in the Rain, The Wizard of Oz, Reefer Madness, Grease and more, Richard continues to not let car accidents stop a performance.
Dancing:
Jazz, Tap, Modern Contemporary, Ballet
Theatre
From Shakespeare to contemporary plays that have been banned in some countries, Being able to multitask and portray a broad gambit of performance techniques, Richard has performed in comedies, dramas, classics and adaptations.
In front of & behind-the-scenes
Often called upon to quickly fill in to drag out time and offer a good ol' philibuster when there are technical challanges backstage, luckily the understanding of multiple roles in my sorded carreer has gifted my the timing as well oomph required to make the evening go off without the punters knowing Nun: The Wiser.
Highly sprung character
When life's a bit up and down better bounce off those blues by entertaining the public at sports games for Allianz or Westfield with a variety of crazy characters from 80's Glam Rockers and Life Savers throughout the world or stealing chips by the beach we still call Australia home with Icarus Productions and the original bouncing kangaroo troupe, Roo'd
ROVING ENTERTAINER
- Stilt Walking
- Fire Dancing
- Fire Breathing
- Singing
- Standard American Dialect
QUIZarenaLIVE
Being a complete idiot by forcing the internet to relive silly moments of film and tv nostalgia with fun games emulating family panel shows of the nineties. QUIZarenaLIVE is a guilty pleasure for the darkest of times, starting in the pandemic we attempt to combat by distracting us with everything we love about this crazy world of ours.
Jack of all trades, Master of Puns
Producing staged theatrical experiences, choreographing dance, combat, aerial acts, lights, cameras and sometimes even unsuspecting audience members has never found a dull moment in this idiots life, or if one was to be found, quickly distracted by slapstick, clowning, Red Carpet Paparzzi
Sudden Impact Entertainment took the hottest TV show at the time and re-imagined it as a live , scary, immersive adventure. ‘Find your own way out!’ we harked - this was truly a very frightening experience and a world-first for us and FOX Television in the USA, Australia, and Malaysia. Prison Break Live! also won Best Major Attraction at the Royal Adelaide Show while touring Australia.
Richard is founder, owner and manager of Rushcutter Entertainment a film and digital media business which has produced award winning short films, television shows, title graphics, internet promos and show reels for international clients.
FEAST
Mother daughter duo who love to FEAST, follows Play School Cabaret Mum Monica Trapaga share some of her secret family recipes as she leaves home for her big journey as an aerial circus artist.
Bullet Pudding and ARSE (Another Random Sketch Ensemble)
As part of the writers room at Foxtel, Bullet Pudding conceived, wrote, performed and filmed a plethora of sketch comedy videos on across social media, commissioned works and film festival awarding shorts.
A Fish For Christmas
Together with Manic Bunny Films this award winning short film puzzles with the gift giving morals of the silly season
The Audience
The second teaser trailer for the thriller film, "The Audience". With Stephen Hirst, Anthony Howes and Richard Lovegrove.
A Dick About Europe
A conceptual pilot for a travel show, historical documentary, culinary adventure following Richard across the globe sharing exciting facts with a hidden night life
Richard has been an actor & performer for over 15 years in Australia and abroad. After studying dance and musical theatre, he then went on to graduate from the NIDA Actors Studio and Screenwise, majoring in screen performance. Richard is an Advanced Combatant for Stage & Screen and is also an ASCA certified Fight Instructor with the Sydney Stage Combat School. He has taught at many prestigious institutions such as NIDA, Screenwise & throughout public & private schools
Richard has entertained audiences in numerous theatrical performances, has directed numerous shows and dance seqences for productions such as Disney's Aladdin Jnr., Sparkleshark and Alice The Physical Theatre Experience. Behind the camera, Richard was the first assistant director on the film Fish for Xmas and Love Always, which was screened at the Cannes Short Film Corner. Currently producing film works through his own production company, Richard also enjoys playing Theatresports both on the Central Coast and in Sydney.
Richard owns and manages a film and digital media business, Rushcutter Entertainment which has produced TV pilots, internet promos and showreels for international clients. Check us out at rushcutterentertainment.com
Private or group drama, physical comedy and/or film classes are available at patreon.com/TheRushcutters