Steven Rumbelow
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Steven Rumbelow born in Bristol
, England
, has been a director in the entertainment industry for decades. He began in theatre in London
and then started on films
. His career has been a melange between media productions and theatre ever since. Rumbelow now runs his own production company
in Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
, Renegade Motion Pictures.
and the Royal Shakespeare Company
. From this start he adapted Christopher Marlowe's Dr. Faustus into a 60 minute play that was so successful, he began the show in 1971 and toured all over the world with it until the late nineties. Eye Weekly, September 11, 1997
Bristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
, has been a director in the entertainment industry for decades. He began in theatre in London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
and then started on films
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
. His career has been a melange between media productions and theatre ever since. Rumbelow now runs his own production company
Production company
A production company provides the physical basis for works in the realms of the performing arts, new media art, film, television, radio, and video.- Tasks and functions :...
in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
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, Renegade Motion Pictures.
Theatre
Rumbelow has directed around 150 theatre productions around the world. He started his notable career in theatre working for Bristol Old VicBristol Old Vic
The Bristol Old Vic is a theatre company based at the Theatre Royal, King Street, in Bristol, England. The theatre complex includes the 1766 Theatre Royal, which claims to be the oldest continually-operating theatre in England, along with a 1970s studio theatre , offices and backstage facilities...
and the Royal Shakespeare Company
Royal Shakespeare Company
The Royal Shakespeare Company is a major British theatre company, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, England. The company employs 700 staff and produces around 20 productions a year from its home in Stratford-upon-Avon and plays regularly in London, Newcastle-upon-Tyne and on tour across...
. From this start he adapted Christopher Marlowe's Dr. Faustus into a 60 minute play that was so successful, he began the show in 1971 and toured all over the world with it until the late nineties. Eye Weekly, September 11, 1997
Renegade filmography
- Autumn - (announced) 2008 - adapted from the novel by David MoodyDavid MoodyDavid Moody is an English horror writer. He first came to public attention with his book Autumn, published freely on-line in 2001...
- Beyond, The Series - 2005 - 2007 - currently airing on Space
- The Deed (previously titled The Covenant) - (post-production) 2007
- Lost Souls - (post-production) 2007
- Queen City Blowout - (re-release) 2007
- Rocking Horse Dreams - (full length documentary) - 2004
- Ghosts - (90 minute documentary) 1998 - aired on Space
- The Proteus Chronicles - (feature film) 1999
Independent filmography
- King Lear - (feature film) 1976
- Saint Joan - (feature film) 1977
- Faust - (feature film) 1980