Richard Rosson
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Richard Rosson is a British contortionist who has come to some prominence in the British media in recent years. He has appeared on a variety of television shows, including Channel 4 News
, The Richard and Judy Show, and the Saturday morning children's show Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow
. Rosson has also made it into print on numerous occasions, appearing in features in The Daily Mail, The Guardian
, and TNT magazine, among others.
Rosson has appeared in adverts and trailers for various products. Notably, in early 2006, Rosson acted as stunt double in a Walker's Crisps advert for ex-England footballer and BBC presenter Gary Lineker. Rosson has also had an impact on the big screen, shooting scenes as Avery the Death Eater for the blockbuster movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
.
at Covent Garden and was soon spotted by the Circus of Horrors
. After touring with them for a period, he went solo.
He has performed at festivals, cabarets, and all manner of other shows across Europe and Asia, including appearing at The Royal Opera House, with Swamp Circus, Circus of Horrors. He regularly appears on UK television on shows such as Richard and Judy (Channel 4), Channel 4 News, Let Me Entertain You
(BBC), Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow (BBC), and Prank Patrol (BBC).
When performing live, Rubber Ritchie has a variety of guises that he likes to adopt, some harking back to the oldest traditions of British vaudeville. The character he has adopted most frequently in recent times, that of his "Flex in the City" act, is a traditional bowler-hatted business gentleman. His hat and umbrella props give him the power to employ Chaplinesque slapstick into his act.
), during which time he developed his devotion to a yoga lifestyle. This consisted of daily yogic exercises or asanas, a vegan and drug-free diet, and meditation
. He developed his contortionist act out of a mixture of advanced yoga postures and city banking. Rubber Ritchie is also a qualified Sivananda Yoga
teacher. He is a strong advocate of veganism.
Channel 4 News
Channel 4 News is the news division of British television broadcaster Channel 4. It is produced by ITN, and has been in operation since the broadcaster's launch in 1982.-Channel 4 News:...
, The Richard and Judy Show, and the Saturday morning children's show Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow
Dick and Dom in da Bungalow
Dick and Dom in da Bungalow was a CBBC children's entertainment television series presented by the duo Dick and Dom...
. Rosson has also made it into print on numerous occasions, appearing in features in The Daily Mail, The Guardian
The Guardian
The Guardian, formerly known as The Manchester Guardian , is a British national daily newspaper in the Berliner format...
, and TNT magazine, among others.
Rosson has appeared in adverts and trailers for various products. Notably, in early 2006, Rosson acted as stunt double in a Walker's Crisps advert for ex-England footballer and BBC presenter Gary Lineker. Rosson has also had an impact on the big screen, shooting scenes as Avery the Death Eater for the blockbuster movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is the fourth novel in the Harry Potter series written by J. K. Rowling, published on 8 July 2000.The novel won a Hugo Award in 2001, the only Harry Potter novel to do so...
.
Live performances
As a live performer, Rubber Ritchie has worked on a variety of stages. He began by buskingBusking
Street performance or busking is the practice of performing in public places, for gratuities, which are generally in the form of money and edibles...
at Covent Garden and was soon spotted by the Circus of Horrors
Circus of Horrors
Circus of Horrors is a 1960 British horror film directed by Sidney Hayers. It starred Anton Diffring, Yvonne Monlaur, Erika Remberg, Kenneth Griffith, Jane Hylton, Conrad Phillips, Yvonne Romain and Donald Pleasence....
. After touring with them for a period, he went solo.
He has performed at festivals, cabarets, and all manner of other shows across Europe and Asia, including appearing at The Royal Opera House, with Swamp Circus, Circus of Horrors. He regularly appears on UK television on shows such as Richard and Judy (Channel 4), Channel 4 News, Let Me Entertain You
Let Me Entertain You (TV series)
Let Me Entertain You was a daytime variety show that aired on BBC Two from 21 August 2006 and ended on 22 June 2007. The show is presented by British funnyman, Brian Conley, with co-presenter Christine Bleakley.-Format:...
(BBC), Dick and Dom in Da Bungalow (BBC), and Prank Patrol (BBC).
When performing live, Rubber Ritchie has a variety of guises that he likes to adopt, some harking back to the oldest traditions of British vaudeville. The character he has adopted most frequently in recent times, that of his "Flex in the City" act, is a traditional bowler-hatted business gentleman. His hat and umbrella props give him the power to employ Chaplinesque slapstick into his act.
Fans
Rubber Ritchie has a loyal following, including some who show the level of fanaticism usually reserved for pop stars. One individual is known to have had Rosson's "Flex in the City" character tattooed on his forearm.Becoming "Rubber Ritchie"
Ritchie is a bass player and has performed hundreds of music shows playing rock and funk music. He studied Politics at University College Northampton (now University of NorthamptonUniversity of Northampton
The University of Northampton is a university in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England.-History:In 1924, Northampton Technical College was opened at St George's Avenue, site of the current Avenue Campus. A new building for the college was formally opened by the then Duke and Duchess of York in 1932...
), during which time he developed his devotion to a yoga lifestyle. This consisted of daily yogic exercises or asanas, a vegan and drug-free diet, and meditation
Meditation
Meditation is any form of a family of practices in which practitioners train their minds or self-induce a mode of consciousness to realize some benefit....
. He developed his contortionist act out of a mixture of advanced yoga postures and city banking. Rubber Ritchie is also a qualified Sivananda Yoga
Yoga
Yoga is a physical, mental, and spiritual discipline, originating in ancient India. The goal of yoga, or of the person practicing yoga, is the attainment of a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility while meditating on Supersoul...
teacher. He is a strong advocate of veganism.