Rex Obano
Online Tutor, Comedy Writing MA
Rex Obano trained as an actor at Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art where he was the recipient of the Laurence Olivier Bursary. As a writer he has written for the stage, television, radio and film. His theatre includes Slaves (Theatre 503) and The Door Never Closes (Almeida Theatre). His radio includes Someone's Making A Killing In Nigeria; Burned To Nothing; Oil on Water; Faith, Hope and Glory – Series 1 (BBC Radio 4) and Lover's Rock; City College, As Innocent As You Can Get and The Moors of England (BBC Radio 3). His current commissions are Faith, Hope and Glory (BBC Radio 4) and Rex has a feature film in development with Pencil Trick Productions and is a writer for the television series Shakespeare and Hathaway (BBC).
Qualifications
Qualifications
| Year | Qualification | Awarding body |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Masters Degree in Feature Film Screenwriting | Royal Holloway, University of London |
Teaching
Areas of teaching
- Comedy
- Screenwriting
Professional Engagement
Engagement with professional associations and societies
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