Tom Machell
Tom Machell | |
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| Born | Newcastle upon Tyne |
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| Spouse | Holly Khan |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Charlie Machell (brother) |
Thomas James Renwick Machell is a British actor, writer and comedy performer.
Career
[edit]In 2013 Machell was cast in News Revue at The Canal Cafe Theatre whose alumni include Alistair McGowan, Reece Shearsmith, Bill Bailey & Sara Pascoe. After a successful run, he, along with his cast mates formed narrative sketch group zazU[1] who went on to perform five sell out shows at Edinburgh Fringe and Soho Theatre. zazU was a character and narrative based comedy show built from a host of absurd inhabitants, alternative laws and epic goings on. The group won The Three Weeks Editors Choice award for Best Show in 2016.[2]
In 2019 Machell wrote and starred in his debut play Ticker after losing a high school friend to an undiagnosed heart condition. The play was published by Playdead Press[3] achieving critical acclaim.[4]
In 2019 Machell played Robert in the London revival of David Greig's play Outlying Islands[5] the production was nominated for the Offie for Best Production.[6]
In 2020, Machell won the Uk Film Festival Best Short Script for 'A Spoonful' [7]
Television and film acting credits for Machell include Vera,[8] Hullraisers,[9] The Emily Atack Show, Doctors and Emmerdale. He was part of the modern cast of BBC Radio 4's revival of Our Friends in The North.[10]
In 2024, it was announced that Machell will write and star in a four part sitcom 'Tom and Lauren are going OOT' for BBC Radio 4 alongside fellow Geordie Lauren Pattison.[11] The series also guest stars Julian Clarey and Louise Young.[12] In August 2025 it was announced that Radio 4 commissioned a second series.[13]
Machell alongside Co-writer Pattison were nominated for the North East Culture Awards 2025 for Best Writer for Series 1 of Tom and Lauren are Going OOT.[14] Machell was shortlisted for Best Comedy Performance of the Year at the BBC Audio Drama Awards 2026.[15]
References
[edit]- ↑ "zazU | United Agents". www.unitedagents.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ "ED2016 | Editors' Awards | ThreeWeeks Edinburgh". Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ Press, Playdead. "TICKER". Playdead Press. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ Thomas, Max (2019-09-03). "Review: Ticker, Underbelly Cowgate, Edinburgh Fringe". A Younger Theatre. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ "REVIEW: Outlying Islands, King's Head Theatre ✭✭✭✭". British Theatre. 2019-01-18. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ "Atticist | OUTLYING ISLANDS". atticist. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ Woodfield, Murray (2021-03-23). "The wait is over. The Short Script Winners for 20/21 are announced". UK Film Festival. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ Debnath, Neela (2023-02-06). "Vera will be welcoming a brand new character to replace Dr Malcolm". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ Guide, British Comedy. "Hullraisers Series 1, Episode 3 – Mucky". British Comedy Guide. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ "BBC Radio 4 – Our Friends in the North, Episode 10: 2022". BBC. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
- ↑ https://www.comedy.co.uk/radio/news/7866/radio-4-sitcom-tom-and-lauren-are-going-oot/
- ↑ Screen, North East (2024-08-14). "New BBC radio comedy show "Tom and Lauren Are Going OOT!" produced by Candle and Bell airs". North East Screen. Retrieved 2024-08-19.
- ↑ Bennett, Steve. "Second series for Tom and Lauren Are Going OOT! : News 2025 : Chortle : The UK Comedy Guide". www.chortle.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-08-06.
- ↑ plc, Reach. "North East Culture Awards 2025 - Finalists". necultureawards.com. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ↑ "BBC Radio 4 - BBC Audio Drama Awards - The 2026 Shortlist". BBC. Retrieved 2025-12-05.