Richard Stirling

Richard Stirling is an English writer and actor, who has appeared on film, television and the West End theatre and Off-Broadway stage. He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). He has written arts features for newspapers and magazines. His 2009 play Seven Other Children was written as a response to Caryl Churchill's controversial play Seven Jewish Children. He adapted the diaries of Cecil Beaton for performance, and played the title role. Following performances at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2022, to favourable reviews,Cecil Beaton's Diaries was selected to be part of the 2023 Brits Off Broadway season, playing at New York's 59E59 Theaters in May, before touring the UK.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1962-09-06 · East End, London, England, UK
Known for
- The Crown (2016) — Showjumping Timekeeper
- Scoop (2006) — Tinsley's Fan
- The Princess Switch: Switched Again (2020) — City Hall Announcer
- The Man Who Fell to Earth (2022) — Bird Minder
- Jeeves and Wooster (1990) — Boko Fittleworth
- Mrs. Dalloway (1997) — Receptionist
- The Bill (1984)
- War Requiem (1989) — Soldier 3
- The Secret Agent (1992) — Stevie
- Great Expectations (1999) — Presiding Finch