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BIO

Since graduating from the National Film & Television School in 2008, director Michael Pearce has continued to refine his quietly powerful approach to storytelling with a series of critically acclaimed films and commercials

Nominated for a BAFTA and BIFA for his short film “Rite” in 2011, the film went on to win “Best Short” at Rushes Festival, Message2Man and Almeria Film Festival. As a distinguished writer and director Pearce’s personal and cinematic style when approaching complex stories has earned him a reputation as a truly compelling filmmaker. 2014 saw Michael win the “Best Thriller Short” award at the London Short Film Festival for “Keeping Up with the Joneses” which was also nominated for “Best British Short” by BAFTA.

STAGE CREDITS

[US Tour]
1st National Tour, 2006
Thug [Replacement]

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2007]
Electric Bass
 
[US Tour, 2006] [Replacement]
Bass[Replacement]

Movies

Beast
[ 2017 ] director
Encounter
[ 2021 ] director

News


TRIPLE ESPRESSO to be Presented This Holiday Season at the Plymouth Playhouse

TRIPLE ESPRESSO will return for the holiday season, bringing its signature blend of comedy, music, and magic back to the stage at Plymouth Playhouse. The all-star cast will feature all three original actors and creators, Michael Pearce Donley as Hugh Butternut, Bob Stromberg as Bobby Bean, and Bill Arnold as Buzz Maxwell. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Hinckley Native's New Production Commemorates 130th Anniversary Of The Great Hinckley Fire

Playwright and theater producer Jeremiah Gamble, originally from Hinckley, MN, was walking on the property where he grew up- feeling a deep connection to the land, to its history, and to his grandparents Howard and Marlene Gamble, who have passed.
Review: TRIPLE ESPRESSO at Plymouth Playhouse

What did our critic think of TRIPLE ESPRESSO at Plymouth Playhouse?
Edmund Donovan Cast in Apple Thriller ECHO VALLEY

Edmund Donovan, who was recently seen on Broadway in the play Clyde's, has been cast in the upcoming thriller Echo Valley from Apple. Donovan joins a stacked cast that includes Julianne Moore, Sydney Sweeney, Domhnall Gleeson, Kyle MacLachlan, and Fiona Shaw. The film is directed by Michael Pearce, who directed 2017's Beast starring Jessie Buckley and Geraldine James. Brad Ingelsby, of Mare of Easttown, wrote the screenplay.
BWW Review: BOY: A NEW MUSICAL Premieres at SDMT Stage with A Concert Fundraiser

“boy: a new musical” made it's stage debut in a concert fundraiser at SDMT stage on Monday, May 16th. “boy: a new musical” is still in the development stage, and the concert was a fundraiser to help them continue to work on the show and present it to industry professionals in New York. 
BAFTA Announces 2020 Jury Members for BAFTA BREAKTHROUGH

Today, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announces the U.S. and U.K Jury members for this year’s BAFTA Breakthrough initiative, supported by Netflix.
BAFTA Breakthrough Applications Open Globally For The First Time Across US And UK

Today the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) announced the global launch of BAFTA Breakthrough, its flagship new talent initiative that showcases and supports the next generation of creative talent in film, games and television.
United Solo Announces THE BEST OF Category, Celebrating Artistic Achievement

There has never been a lack of extraordinary talent at United Solo. Year by year, audiences have witnessed some of the most amazing solo artists from all over the world share their talents and stories. Some of these artists have made a particularly incredible mark on the audience's hearts through their performances on the United Solo stage at Theatre Row on 42nd Street in Manhattan. Therefore, during the first two weeks of the 10th anniversary season of United Solo, nearly thirty award-winning performers will be gracing the stage once again in THE BEST OF category.
BAFTA 'Breakthrough Brits' Announces Partnership with Netflix

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has today announced Netflix as the main supporting partner for their flagship new talent scheme 'Breakthrough Brits', which showcases and supports the next generation of creative talent across film, games and television.
ROMA Takes Home Top Prize at the BAFTA Awards - Full List!

The EE British Academy Film Awards took place on Sunday 10 February at the Royal Albert Hall, London. The ceremony was hosted by Joanna Lumley and broadcast exclusively on BBC One and BBC One HD.
THE FAVOURITE Leads Nominees for the London Critics' Circle Film Awards

The UK's leading film critics today announced the nominations for the 39th annual London Critics' Circle Film Awards presented by Dover Street Entertainment. Yorgos Lanthimos' black comedy The Favourite was out front with 10 nominations, including Film, Director, Screenwriter, Actress for Olivia Colman and Supporting Actress for Rachel Weisz. In addition, the film is nominated for British/Irish Film of the Year.
'Roma' and 'The Favourite' Lead London Critics' Circle Winners - Full List!

The London Critics Circle Awards were recently announced, with Roma and The Favourite taking home the top prizes of Film of the Year, and British/Irish Film of the Year, respectively. The former took home Director of the Year as well, and the latter took home Screenwriter of the Year, Actress of the Year, and Supporting Actress of the Year.
THE FAVOURITE Leads BAFTA Awards Nominations - See the Full List of Nominees!

BAFTA has announced the nominations for the EE British Academy Film Awards in 2019.
Jodie Whittaker, Hugh Grant Among BAFTA's 2018 New Members - See Full List

BAFTA has revealed the intake of new members for 2018.
TRIPLE ESPRESSO - A Highly Caffeinated Comedy Coming to Park Square's Boss Stage

Park Square Theatre has partnered with The Daniel Group to bring the 23-year phenomenon Triple Espresso-A Highly Caffeinated Comedy to Park Square's Andy Boss Thrust Stage November 9, 2018 - January 13, 2019. "This partnership will bring together two amazingly loyal audiences to experience downtown Saint Paul's parks, restaurants, music venues, skating rinks and hotels where they will be spangled with twinkling white lights and good cheer," says Park Square Executive Director Michael-jon Pease.
BAFTA Announces the Breakthrough Brits of 2018

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) has announced 2018's BAFTA Breakthrough Brits, in partnership with Burberry – Nineteen of the UK's most promising future stars of film, games and television.
The Toronto International Film Festival Announces 2018 Award Winners

The Toronto International Film Festival ® announced its award winners at the closing ceremony at TIFF Bell Lightbox today, hosted by Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of TIFF. The 43rd Festival wraps up this evening.
Rory Kinnear Presents The 2018 Theatre Book Prize Today

Actor and playwright, Rory Kinnear (National Theatre, RSC, James Bond franchise) will present the 2018 Society for Theatre Research Theatre Book Prize at a ceremony at the historic Theatre Royal Drury Lane today 21st June. Currently playing the role of Macbeth at the National Theatre, Kinnear has won and been nominated for multiple awards including an Olivier, two Evening Standard Awards and a British Independent Film Award.
Park Square Will Host TRIPLE ESPRESSO

Park Square Theatre is partnering with The Daniel Group to bring the 23-year phenomenon TRIPLE ESPRESSO--A HIGHLY CAFFEINATED COMEDY to Park Square's Andy Boss Thrust Stage November 9, 2018 - January 13, 2019. "This partnership brings together two amazingly loyal audiences to experience downtown Saint Paul's parks, skating rink, restaurants, music venues and hotels when they are spangled with white lights and good cheer," says Park Square Executive Director Michael-jon Pease. "Plus, this partnership makes great use of the Boss Stage during a time when we're otherwise only performing in the mornings for school groups."

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