Lee Simpson
Lee Simpson is a British actor and comedian best known as a member of The Comedy Store Players, which he joined in 1990 after his first performance with the group in 1989. He played a key role in co-devising and narrating The Masterson Inheritance, an improvised comedy series on BBC Radio 4 that ran from 1993 to 1995. He also appeared in the 1994 stage production Paul Merton Live At The London Palladium alongside fellow Comedy Store Players Paul Merton and Richard Vranch.
Recommended Reading
Books are ordered from the strongest direct connection outward to broader relevance.
Devising Performance
A Critical History
Deirdre Heddon; Jane Milling
The Improv Handbook
The Ultimate Guide to Improvising in Comedy, Theatre, and Beyond
Tom Salinsky; Deborah Frances-White
Applied Improvisation
Leading, Collaborating, and Creating Beyond the Theatre
Theresa Robbins Dudeck; Caitlin McClure
The Applied Improvisation Mindset
Tools for Transforming Individuals, Organizations, and Communities
Theresa Robbins Dudeck; Caitlin McClure
Chicago Comedy
A Fairly Serious History
Margaret Hicks; Mick Napier
Improv Comedy (20th Anniversary Edition)
Andy Goldberg
References
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