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'''Robert Neil Evans''' is a Welsh [[scriptwriter]] and [[actor]]. |
'''Robert Neil Evans''' is a Welsh [[scriptwriter]] and [[actor]]. |
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Robert Neil Evans (born 30 April 1976) is a Welsh playwright and actor. Born in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, in southeast Wales, he graduated in English and publishing at Oxford Brookes University, completed a postgraduate degree in English and drama at Cardiff University, then trained as an actor at the Central School of Speech and Drama where he gained his masters. |
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In 2002, he began writing professionally. His first play, Leslie's Electric Video, was developed by Sgript Cymru in 2002. Mary's in the Shed was produced and published by the same company in 2003. His first TV comedy miniseries, The Watkins Report, was produced by Bethan Jones and directed by Rhys Powys for BBC 2W in 2005. In 2007, Evans's comedy mockumentary series, Cynthia, was produced and directed by Gareth Gwenlan for BBC Wales. He also wrote for the hit BBC One sitcom Green Green Grass and edited the script for the new series of the BAFTA and RTS award-winning children's comedy Young Dracula (also for BBC One). |
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==Career == |
==Career == |
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In 2010, a series of thirteen 30 minute episodes of Evans's sitcom, ''[[Sadie J]]'', was commissioned by CBBC<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sadie J - CBBC - BBC|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/sadie-j|access-date=2021-12-17|website=www.bbc.co.uk|language=en}}</ref>. Series one of ''Sadie J'' began transmitting on 14 January 2011 on the CBBC Channel. Series two started on 25 January 2012, also on CBBC. Series three was commissioned shortly afterwards and began transmitting in January 2013. This brings the total episode count to 39. In September 2012, it was announced that ''Sadie J'' had been sold to the US cable channel Starz.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BBC inks new broadcasting deals for kids titles|url=https://kidscreen.com/2012/10/04/bbc-inks-new-broadcasting-deals-for-kids-titles/|access-date=2021-12-17}}</ref>.The series began transmitting there in autumn 2013. Evans is also an actor and has made several cameo appearances in the show as Captain Skylo, star of the fictional TV sci-fi show Space Cargo.{{cn|date=December 2021}} |
In 2010, a series of thirteen 30 minute episodes of Evans's sitcom, ''[[Sadie J]]'', was commissioned by CBBC<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sadie J - CBBC - BBC|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/shows/sadie-j|access-date=2021-12-17|website=www.bbc.co.uk|language=en}}</ref>. Series one of ''Sadie J'' began transmitting on 14 January 2011 on the CBBC Channel. Series two started on 25 January 2012, also on CBBC. Series three was commissioned shortly afterwards and began transmitting in January 2013. This brings the total episode count to 39. In September 2012, it was announced that ''Sadie J'' had been sold to the US cable channel Starz.<ref>{{Cite web|title=BBC inks new broadcasting deals for kids titles|url=https://kidscreen.com/2012/10/04/bbc-inks-new-broadcasting-deals-for-kids-titles/|access-date=2021-12-17}}</ref>.The series began transmitting there in autumn 2013. Evans is also an actor and has made several cameo appearances in the show as Captain Skylo, star of the fictional TV sci-fi show Space Cargo.{{cn|date=December 2021}} |
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Evans was a writer on ''[[Stella (British TV series)|Stella]]'' for the first four seasons and season 6.<ref>{{cite web | title=Stella Cast and Crew Credits | website=British Comedy Guide | date=December 17, 2021 | url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/stella/cast_crew/ | access-date=December 17, 2021}}</ref> |
In January 2011, Evans revealed in an interview with The Western Mail that he had been commissioned to write two episodes of Stella, a new comedy drama created by and starring Ruth Jones of Gavin & Stacey. Following the success of the first series of Stella, a second series was commissioned in January 2012 and televised in January 2013. Series three was televised in January 2014. Evans also appears in the series (from season two onwards) as the funeral director, Gwyn Thomas. Evans was a writer on ''[[Stella (British TV series)|Stella]]'' for the first four seasons and season 6.<ref>{{cite web | title=Stella Cast and Crew Credits | website=British Comedy Guide | date=December 17, 2021 | url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/stella/cast_crew/ | access-date=December 17, 2021}}</ref> |
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In 2014, Evans created, wrote, and appeared in his own series of six 60-minute shows for ITV, ''[[Edge of Heaven]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kanter2013-06-20T08:00:00|first=Jake|title=ITV checks in for B&B sitcom|url=https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-checks-in-for-bandb-sitcom/5057542.article|access-date=2021-12-17|website=Broadcast|language=en}}</ref> The show is set in a 1980s' inspired B&B in Margate.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-06-20|title='Inbetweeners' star for new ITV comedy|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a491772/doctor-who-inbetweeners-stars-for-new-itv-comedy-edge-of-heaven/|access-date=2021-12-17|website=Digital Spy|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Guide|first=British Comedy|date=2013-06-20|title=ITV orders Margate bed and breakfast comedy drama - News|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/1183/itv_margate_comedy_drama_bed_breakfast_edge_heaven/|access-date=2021-12-17|website=British Comedy Guide|language=en}}</ref> |
In 2014, Evans created, wrote, and appeared in his own series of six 60-minute shows for ITV, ''[[Edge of Heaven]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kanter2013-06-20T08:00:00|first=Jake|title=ITV checks in for B&B sitcom|url=https://www.broadcastnow.co.uk/itv-checks-in-for-bandb-sitcom/5057542.article|access-date=2021-12-17|website=Broadcast|language=en}}</ref> The show is set in a 1980s' inspired B&B in Margate.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-06-20|title='Inbetweeners' star for new ITV comedy|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a491772/doctor-who-inbetweeners-stars-for-new-itv-comedy-edge-of-heaven/|access-date=2021-12-17|website=Digital Spy|language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Guide|first=British Comedy|date=2013-06-20|title=ITV orders Margate bed and breakfast comedy drama - News|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/news/1183/itv_margate_comedy_drama_bed_breakfast_edge_heaven/|access-date=2021-12-17|website=British Comedy Guide|language=en}}</ref> |
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In 2018, Evans joined the writing team for the continuing drama, ''[[Eastenders]]''.{{cn|date=December 2021}} In the same year he was commissioned to write his first feature-length film script for the Welsh language TV channel S4C. The 90-minute film, Pluen Eira (Snow Feather), stars Matthew Gravelle and Kate Jarman and made its debut on Christmas Day 2018<ref>{{Cite web|last=Williams|first=Kathryn|date=2018-11-27|title=The top Christmas TV for 2018|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/top-christmas-tv-2018-including-15451386|access-date=2021-12-17|website=WalesOnline|language=en}}</ref>. The film was chosen to close out the Into Film Festival in Cardiff. S4C's content commissioner, Amanda Rees, said: "We are very proud of the film Pluen Eira that traces the history of Clive and Rhi, and their first Christmas with their new son Frank, who is eleven years old. This is a lovely family movie that is sure to bring a smile to the face and a tear to the eye.”<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gregory|first=Rhys|date=2018-11-28|title=Early Christmas for Cardiff pupils at Into Film Festival finale|url=https://www.wales247.co.uk/early-christmas-for-cardiff-pupils-at-into-film-festival-finale|access-date=2021-12-17|language=en-US}}</ref> |
In 2018, Evans joined the writing team for the continuing drama, ''[[Eastenders]]''.{{cn|date=December 2021}} In the same year he was commissioned to write his first feature-length film script for the Welsh language TV channel S4C. The 90-minute film, Pluen Eira (Snow Feather), stars Matthew Gravelle and Kate Jarman and made its debut on Christmas Day 2018<ref>{{Cite web|last=Williams|first=Kathryn|date=2018-11-27|title=The top Christmas TV for 2018|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/top-christmas-tv-2018-including-15451386|access-date=2021-12-17|website=WalesOnline|language=en}}</ref>. The film was chosen to close out the Into Film Festival in Cardiff. S4C's content commissioner, Amanda Rees, said: "We are very proud of the film Pluen Eira that traces the history of Clive and Rhi, and their first Christmas with their new son Frank, who is eleven years old. This is a lovely family movie that is sure to bring a smile to the face and a tear to the eye.”<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gregory|first=Rhys|date=2018-11-28|title=Early Christmas for Cardiff pupils at Into Film Festival finale|url=https://www.wales247.co.uk/early-christmas-for-cardiff-pupils-at-into-film-festival-finale|access-date=2021-12-17|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 2020, Evans was commissioned by the BBC to adapt [[Julia Donaldson]]'s popular book series [[Princess Mirror-Belle]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=BBC to bring back cult TV show Crackerjack|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2019/bbc.com/mediacentre/latestnews/2019/crackerjack/|access-date=2021-12-17|website=www.bbc.co.uk|language=en}}</ref>. |
In 2020, Evans was commissioned by the BBC to adapt [[Julia Donaldson]]'s popular book series [[Princess Mirror-Belle]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=BBC to bring back cult TV show The live action drama follows Ellen and her mischievous mirror double, a magical princess from another land called Mirror-Belle, who often leaves a trail of chaos in her wake. Based on the best-selling Princess Mirror-Belle books by the renowned author, this 13-part series will feature both new adventures and classic stories from the books. Evans wrote 5 of the 13 episodes, including the launch episode and the finale. Crackerjack|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2019/bbc.com/mediacentre/latestnews/2019/crackerjack/|access-date=2021-12-17|website=www.bbc.co.uk|language=en}}</ref>. |
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== Recognition == |
== Recognition == |
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Robert Neil Evans is a Welsh scriptwriter and actor.
Robert Neil Evans (born 30 April 1976) is a Welsh playwright and actor. Born in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, in southeast Wales, he graduated in English and publishing at Oxford Brookes University, completed a postgraduate degree in English and drama at Cardiff University, then trained as an actor at the Central School of Speech and Drama where he gained his masters.
In 2002, he began writing professionally. His first play, Leslie's Electric Video, was developed by Sgript Cymru in 2002. Mary's in the Shed was produced and published by the same company in 2003. His first TV comedy miniseries, The Watkins Report, was produced by Bethan Jones and directed by Rhys Powys for BBC 2W in 2005. In 2007, Evans's comedy mockumentary series, Cynthia, was produced and directed by Gareth Gwenlan for BBC Wales. He also wrote for the hit BBC One sitcom Green Green Grass and edited the script for the new series of the BAFTA and RTS award-winning children's comedy Young Dracula (also for BBC One).
Career
In 2010, a series of thirteen 30 minute episodes of Evans's sitcom, Sadie J, was commissioned by CBBC[1]. Series one of Sadie J began transmitting on 14 January 2011 on the CBBC Channel. Series two started on 25 January 2012, also on CBBC. Series three was commissioned shortly afterwards and began transmitting in January 2013. This brings the total episode count to 39. In September 2012, it was announced that Sadie J had been sold to the US cable channel Starz.[2].The series began transmitting there in autumn 2013. Evans is also an actor and has made several cameo appearances in the show as Captain Skylo, star of the fictional TV sci-fi show Space Cargo.[citation needed]
In January 2011, Evans revealed in an interview with The Western Mail that he had been commissioned to write two episodes of Stella, a new comedy drama created by and starring Ruth Jones of Gavin & Stacey. Following the success of the first series of Stella, a second series was commissioned in January 2012 and televised in January 2013. Series three was televised in January 2014. Evans also appears in the series (from season two onwards) as the funeral director, Gwyn Thomas. Evans was a writer on Stella for the first four seasons and season 6.[3]
In 2014, Evans created, wrote, and appeared in his own series of six 60-minute shows for ITV, Edge of Heaven.[4] The show is set in a 1980s' inspired B&B in Margate.[5][6]
After writing on the hit Disney series The Lodge in 2016, Evans teamed up with comedy writer and star Miranda Hart to create a show for Disney Europe. It was announced on 13 February 2017 on the British Comedy Guide website that Evans and Hart had collaborated on a ten-part comedy series. Miranda Hart says of the show: "I hope kids everywhere will be enchanted by lovely, funny Sammy who gets herself into many silly scrapes and adventures, much to our delight. With the show set in the intriguing world of tween vlogging, it is a perfect fit that So Sammy has its platform on the Disney Channel app."[7]
In 2018, Evans joined the writing team for the continuing drama, Eastenders.[citation needed] In the same year he was commissioned to write his first feature-length film script for the Welsh language TV channel S4C. The 90-minute film, Pluen Eira (Snow Feather), stars Matthew Gravelle and Kate Jarman and made its debut on Christmas Day 2018[8]. The film was chosen to close out the Into Film Festival in Cardiff. S4C's content commissioner, Amanda Rees, said: "We are very proud of the film Pluen Eira that traces the history of Clive and Rhi, and their first Christmas with their new son Frank, who is eleven years old. This is a lovely family movie that is sure to bring a smile to the face and a tear to the eye.”[9]
In 2020, Evans was commissioned by the BBC to adapt Julia Donaldson's popular book series Princess Mirror-Belle[10].
Recognition
Sadie J was nominated for a children's BAFTA in the best comedy category in 2011[11][12].
Stella has multiple BAFTA award nomination and wins[13], and nominations for RTS and Broadcasting Press Guild Awards[14].
Secret Life of Boys - In 2019 Evans was part of the writing team for Season 2, which was nominated for a Kids International EMMY[15].
References
- ^ "Sadie J - CBBC - BBC". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ "BBC inks new broadcasting deals for kids titles". Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ "Stella Cast and Crew Credits". British Comedy Guide. December 17, 2021. Retrieved December 17, 2021.
- ^ Kanter2013-06-20T08:00:00, Jake. "ITV checks in for B&B sitcom". Broadcast. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "'Inbetweeners' star for new ITV comedy". Digital Spy. 2013-06-20. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy (2013-06-20). "ITV orders Margate bed and breakfast comedy drama - News". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ Guide, British Comedy (2017-02-13). "Miranda Hart makes So Sammy series for Disney app - News". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ Williams, Kathryn (2018-11-27). "The top Christmas TV for 2018". WalesOnline. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ Gregory, Rhys (2018-11-28). "Early Christmas for Cardiff pupils at Into Film Festival finale". Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ "BBC to bring back cult TV show The live action drama follows Ellen and her mischievous mirror double, a magical princess from another land called Mirror-Belle, who often leaves a trail of chaos in her wake. Based on the best-selling Princess Mirror-Belle books by the renowned author, this 13-part series will feature both new adventures and classic stories from the books. Evans wrote 5 of the 13 episodes, including the launch episode and the finale. Crackerjack". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ "BAFTA Awards Search | BAFTA Awards". awards.bafta.org. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ Secret Life of Boys (Comedy), Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), CBBC, Zodiak Kids Studio, 2015-11-02, retrieved 2021-12-17
- ^ Stella - IMDb, retrieved 2021-12-17
- ^ "Stella Awards". TVGEEK. Retrieved 2021-12-17.
- ^ "2018 INTERNATIONAL EMMY® KIDS AWARDS NOMINEES ANNOUNCED – International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences". Retrieved 2021-12-17.