Richard Grieve

Richard Grieve (born January 25, 1970) is an Australian actor, who has worked extensively in film, television, theatre and musical theatre, but is perhaps best known for his roles in the two hit Australian television series; "Neighbours" and "Home and Away".

Career

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). He joined the cast of "Neighbours" in 1994, playing the part of Sam Kratz until 1996 when he joined "Home and Away" playing Dr Lachlan Frazer. Richard's other television credits include: The Man From Snowy River, the series, Newlyweds, E Street, State Coroner, and Wintertime for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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 2005, Richard filmed a cameo in London for Neighbours' 20th Anniversary.

In 2006, he guest starred as James Clarke, a Forge operative, 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.

"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 ('Play Away') & 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.

2007 TV comeback

Richard made a TV comeback on UK screens in February 2007 when he landed the role of farrier, Jonny Foster in rural-based Yorkshire soap "Emmerdale". His character, who is homosexual, set his sights on barman Paul Lambert almost immediately on arrival and the two have been together for several months. However, Richard has recently had the privilege of being the centre of Emmerdale's first gay proposal when he asked Paul to marry him.

"Footloose" UK tour

Richard is currently touring the UK in Footloose.FOOTLOOSE explodes onto the stage with classic ‘80s anthems including Holding Out For A Hero, Almost Paradise, Let’s Hear It For The Boy, and of course the title track, Footloose. Life in small-town Bomont is peaceful – until City boy, Ren, arrives. Breaking every taboo, Ren brings dance back to the heart of a town held back by the memory of a tragedy. Directed and choreographed by Olivier Award winner KAREN BRUCE (Fame, The Wedding Singer, Saturday Night Fever), FOOTLOOSE stars MAUREEN NOLAN and RICHARD GRIEVE (Emmerdale). Based on the hit ‘80s movie (which launched the careers of Kevin Bacon, Sarah Jessica Parker and Jon Lithgow), FOOTLOOSE has become a stage musical phenomenon. From Broadway to the West End and touring across the , it is packed full of electrifying dance routines, guaranteed to get you to your feet.