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Ricky Hunt - UK Writer, Director & Actor
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Ricky is a London-based writer, director and actor specialising in new genre defying works. Born to working class parents, comedy was always central to his upbringing in the English county of Essex. Ricky strives to use his unique voice to tell poignant, purposeful stories and champions LGBTQI+ voices.
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Riding the success of his five star, sold-out adaptation of 'Earth To Kurt - A Grunge Opera' Ricky is about to have his WestEnd directing debut with a production of 'Wayne Wayneson's Rock Hard' and 'Fisherman Jon what's on the end of my rod?' playing at Soho theatre.
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Previously having been a professional dancer for a decade travelling around the world, Ricky’s knees started to give out. In a profound power move, he hung up his Irish dance clogs and picked up a pen and started to write and direct comedy scripts.
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A natural fit, combining his already hands on approach to creating and the challenges that narrative storytelling provides, he found his groove.
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Ricky writes and directs multiple facets of entertainment, pursuing a bright scriptwriting career, with his first feature film in development;
'*Make it Count'
*shortlist for the Soho House script writing competition
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Having successfully written and directed four Edinburgh fringe shows (Two Faced Bitchin, Beg Borrow & Bitch, Fisherman Jon - What's on the end of my rod? and Rock hard)​
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Ricky's current slate includes clown consulting for Garsington Opera on Ariadne Auf Naxos. A run of 'Fisherman jon' at Soho Theatre and a week run of 'Rock Hard' in the WestEnd.
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Ricky is also a co-writer and director on an up coming festive production of 'NutCrack' - A naughty twist on the classic Christmas tale of the Nutcracker.
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Praise for Ricky's Work:
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- 'a work of art, possessing huge amounts of originality, this is one of the most unique, exciting, and fully realised shows I’ve seen at the Vaults this year.'
LOST IN THEATRELAND
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"Ricky Hunt’s direction never assumes too little of the audience, offering them the chance to reflect onto the piece rather than jutter out into obscurity"
BINGE FRINGE
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"Fisherman Jon is a powerfully silly and masterfully crafted hour of drag, clowning, and character comedy "
LOST IN THEATRELAND.
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"This is a joyfully funny piece of work with a huge heart and whiskers!"
EVERYTHING THEATRE
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"Beneath the layers of laughter and theatrics lies a touching exploration of self-love."
THE REVIEWS HUB
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"Simply put, a masterpiece. Each aspect of the piece is fine-tuned, perfectly polished, and it's a truly magical experience to watch so many talented artists, experts at their crafts, put on a show which is out of this world."
THEATRE WEEKLY
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