What the Professionals Say . . .
‘I had the pleasure of directing Miles Anderson as “Lemick” in Cry Freedom. I found him to be an extremely talented actor. He was most professional, creative and compelling in his approach to the project. I have a high regard for his talent as a leading actor…’ Lord Attenborough, director
‘I have had the privilege of working many times with Miles Anderson, an actor of great range and phenomenal skill, who has created a major reputation for himself in the demanding discipline of classical theatre as well as in popular television programmes…[His] capacity to create unique performance through a combination of imagination and courage remains the hallmark of this extraordinary actor.’ Trevor Nunn, director
‘Miles has a powerful presence on stage with enormous charisma and a surprisingly light touch with text…he is an actor of exceptional gifts…’ Sam Mendes, director
‘Miles Anderson is highly regarded in [the casting department of the BBC]. He is one of the leading actors of his age-range and has been cast regularly in major roles in our most popular productions…’ Jane Deitch, Head of Casting, BBC
‘In an overcrowded profession, Miles Anderson stands out as an individual with a rare combination of talents. He has segued from playing young leading men to mature character roles while retaining distinctively good looks and an almost unique sound to his voice… Miles has the ability to reveal a genuinely dark side to his character. That said, as an individual he has a warmth to his personality that shines through his work quite naturally…’ Nicholas Allott, Managing Director, Cameron Mackintosh, Ltd
‘Miles Anderson is an actor of immense talent and expertise, whose years of experience in all media, live and recorded, have placed him at the centre of his profession in this country.’ Max Stafford-Clark, director, Out of Joint
‘Throughout the series [of Ultimate Force], Miles’s performance as Dempsey has continued to be committed, witty, engaging, commanding and extremely well-observed. He is an excellent company member always bringing immense charm and professionalism to the working environment.’ Brian True-May, Managing Director, Bentley Productions
‘Miles Anderson is an actor whom I have greatly admired for several years, and when the opportunity arose to work with him [as Terry Fox in Holby City], I was truly delighted. He had to leave Holby City because the character’s arc was always going to include a developing cancer and a tragic end. But it is testament to his acting ability and the affection which the cast, crew and audience had for Miles that we seriously talked about changing the story or trying to bring him back. If we could have, we would have.’ Richard Stokes, Executive Producer, BBC Drama Series
What the Papers Say . . .
As Shylock in The Merchant of Venice at San Diego Old Globe Shakespeare Festival 2013, director Adrian Noble
'Both Mr Anderson's performances demonstrate how a master actor creates a character that is not only memorable but in synch with the director's vision for the production... Mr Anderson's Shylock anchors a merchant that is as beautiful to behold as it is unflinching in its portrayal of love, anti-Semetism and revenge in a mythical version of the centre of the universe.' (Talking Broadway.com)
'Noble's Shylock is Miles Anderson, an extraordinary actor, capable of isolating himself in any crowd and conjuring with a twitch worlds of complex choices.' (San Diego Story)
'The raw heart of the show is Anderson's assured performance as a tragically (but understandably) prideful Shylock.' (UT-San Diego)
'He's not in the Pacino-Liebman mold of a scenery-chewing, storming kind of guy. His Shylock is more low-key and reasonable, so it's much more shocking when he breaks.' (Barry Edelstein, Artistic Director, Old Globe San Diego)
'Miles Anderson delivers a soaring performance as Shylock...the full breadth of the performance largely overshadows everything else in this staging' (San Diego City Beat)
As Bottom in A Midsummer' Night's Dream at San Diego Old Globe Shakespeare Festival 2013, director Ian Talbot
'formidably funny...just about every cue to the tone of this show can be located in Anderson's bouncy, excitable Bottom' (UT-Tribune)
'Anderson wonderfully takes Bottom through endless singing, dancing and rollicking antics that keep the audience in stitches. (La Jolla Light)
As Salieri in Amadeus at San Diego Old Globe Shakespeare Festival 2011, director Adrian Noble:
'Salieri cements Anderson's star status at the Old Globe' (North County Times)
'Bracingly honest...animal cunning...simultaneously repels and seduces' (LA Times)
'Anderson offers up the sort of performance that seems, if not divinely inspired, at least some minor miracle' (San Diego Times)
'Anderson gives a masterful performance in one of theatre's most demanding roles...verges on the divine' (San Diego Reader)
As Prospero in The Tempest at San Diego Old Globe Shakespeare Festival, 2011, director Adrian Noble:
Nominated for San Diego Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, 2011.
'Anderson (as Prospero)...resourceful, commanding...emotionally the sum of all the play's characters' (LA Times)
'Prospero's urgent, aching humanity is so real' (San Diego.com)
'Anderson's terrific interpretation...performed brilliantly...a master move...this Prospero's so human' (San Diego Reader)
'Complex, wistful, assured' (Sign On San Diego)
As King George in The Madness of George III at San Diego Old Globe Shakespeare Festival, 2010, director Adrian Noble
Winner of San Diego Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, 2010
'Mr Anderson enacts with frightening exactness the stages of King George's descent into derangement' (The Wall Street Journal)
'Committed and commanding' (San Diego Union Tribune)
'A rare entertainment indeed...Anderson turns each appearance into another stirring transformation' (Variety)
'Hard to imagine any other actor anywhere besting Miles Anderson's astonishing performance...the transformation is so complete' (North Country Times)
'A haunting performance...his pained face is hard to shake' (My Local News.com)
'Miles Anderson plays the title role with a vast range of effect...imposing, frail, vulnerable...and always plausible and consistent' (culturevulture.net)
'Both Mr Anderson's performances demonstrate how a master actor creates a character that is not only memorable but in synch with the director's vision for the production... Mr Anderson's Shylock anchors a merchant that is as beautiful to behold as it is unflinching in its portrayal of love, anti-Semetism and revenge in a mythical version of the centre of the universe.' (Talking Broadway.com)
'Noble's Shylock is Miles Anderson, an extraordinary actor, capable of isolating himself in any crowd and conjuring with a twitch worlds of complex choices.' (San Diego Story)
'The raw heart of the show is Anderson's assured performance as a tragically (but understandably) prideful Shylock.' (UT-San Diego)
'He's not in the Pacino-Liebman mold of a scenery-chewing, storming kind of guy. His Shylock is more low-key and reasonable, so it's much more shocking when he breaks.' (Barry Edelstein, Artistic Director, Old Globe San Diego)
'Miles Anderson delivers a soaring performance as Shylock...the full breadth of the performance largely overshadows everything else in this staging' (San Diego City Beat)
As Bottom in A Midsummer' Night's Dream at San Diego Old Globe Shakespeare Festival 2013, director Ian Talbot
'formidably funny...just about every cue to the tone of this show can be located in Anderson's bouncy, excitable Bottom' (UT-Tribune)
'Anderson wonderfully takes Bottom through endless singing, dancing and rollicking antics that keep the audience in stitches. (La Jolla Light)
As Salieri in Amadeus at San Diego Old Globe Shakespeare Festival 2011, director Adrian Noble:
'Salieri cements Anderson's star status at the Old Globe' (North County Times)
'Bracingly honest...animal cunning...simultaneously repels and seduces' (LA Times)
'Anderson offers up the sort of performance that seems, if not divinely inspired, at least some minor miracle' (San Diego Times)
'Anderson gives a masterful performance in one of theatre's most demanding roles...verges on the divine' (San Diego Reader)
As Prospero in The Tempest at San Diego Old Globe Shakespeare Festival, 2011, director Adrian Noble:
Nominated for San Diego Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, 2011.
'Anderson (as Prospero)...resourceful, commanding...emotionally the sum of all the play's characters' (LA Times)
'Prospero's urgent, aching humanity is so real' (San Diego.com)
'Anderson's terrific interpretation...performed brilliantly...a master move...this Prospero's so human' (San Diego Reader)
'Complex, wistful, assured' (Sign On San Diego)
As King George in The Madness of George III at San Diego Old Globe Shakespeare Festival, 2010, director Adrian Noble
Winner of San Diego Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, 2010
'Mr Anderson enacts with frightening exactness the stages of King George's descent into derangement' (The Wall Street Journal)
'Committed and commanding' (San Diego Union Tribune)
'A rare entertainment indeed...Anderson turns each appearance into another stirring transformation' (Variety)
'Hard to imagine any other actor anywhere besting Miles Anderson's astonishing performance...the transformation is so complete' (North Country Times)
'A haunting performance...his pained face is hard to shake' (My Local News.com)
'Miles Anderson plays the title role with a vast range of effect...imposing, frail, vulnerable...and always plausible and consistent' (culturevulture.net)
