Paul Bridger

Paul Bridger

Writer
Actor

Paul
Bridger

Paul Bridger is a Kent based Writer and Actor, who pushes the boundaries placed by modern society, taking on storylines which challenge not only himself and his casts, but audiences alike.

From his 2016 five-star Camden Fringe debut - Captive Hearts, a retelling of the captivity of Brian Keenan and John McCarthy in the mid 1980's, to the struggle of sleeping rough in the frozen streets Homeless Comforts 2017 or the heart-breaking affect on those living with Alzheimer's Coercive 2018, Paul continues to evolve.

Idolatry dealing with the sexual abuse in football at the Union Theatre was not only given another five-star review, but was also in Peter Yates' top three reviewed shows of 2022. Quite an accolade for this man of Kent.

Writing credits and reviews

Paul's previous London productions and reviews.

Idolatry

Set against the backdrop of football, Idolatry exposes the dark side of the beautiful game and the sexual abuse of young boys hungry for footballing glory. A biographical, one-man play, which Paul performed to five-star perfection.

https://www.londontheatre1.com/reviews/idolatry-by-paul-bridger-union-theatre/

Coercive

22nd December 1963 saw the tragic events of the Greek cruise liner Lakonia unfold off the coast of Madiera. 128 people lost their lives as fire took hold. Events that were witnessed by Paul's father-in-law, Anthony, and how Alzheimer's took control of his life.

https://www.viewsfromthegods.co.uk/coercive.shtml

Homeless comforts

In December 2016, Paul was inspired to write about the increasing homeless situation, in particular the deaths of two rough sleepers in the Medway towns during the freezing temperatures.

https://www.londontheatre1.com/reviews/review-homeless-comforts-three-way-productions/

Captive Hearts

Based on the captivity of Brian Keenan and John McCarthy in Beirut during the Lebanese hostage crisis. Awarded five-stars on its debut at the Etcetera Theatre , Camden, when it opened on the 25th anniversary of McCarthy's release in 2016, which John attended along with his former girlfriend and campaigner, Jill Morrell.

/https://londontheatre1.com/reviews/captive-hearts-etcetera-theatre/