Updated January 18, 2004

BACKGROUND Sylvester McCoy has done a lot of stage work in his lifetime. So much so that I couldn't tell you them all. However, the goal of this page is to give a bit of an overview of his work as well as share a few scant pictures (and one sound). Please do not consider this list to be complete and if you know of other productions and their dates, please let me know and I'll update them.

Dick Wittington (12Dec2003-4Jan2004: Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, Guilford)

Comments Sylvester McCoy and Bonnie Langford reunite (again), but this time not as the Doctor and Mel. Bonnie is the panto classic hero, Dick Wittington, while Sylv plays the evil King Rat. Charles Spencer of telegraph.co.uk said that Sylv played "a memorably evil King Rat who not only delivers his villainous lines with orotund relish but also plays a mean pair of spoons."

 

Noises Off (Feb-Jul2003: National Tour, Aug-Oct2003: Piccadilly Theatre, London)

Review While on its national tour, I caught Noises Off in Cheltenham. Noises Off is the Michael Frayn play which celebrates farce with farce. The play Nothing On is being performed by a second-rate theatre troupe and we, the audience, see the last rehearsal and two other performances both back stage and front. Sylv's character is a former well known Shakespearean actor, Selsdon Mowbray, who was brought on as a Name, but is more interested in drinking than in acting. He's also a bit hard of hearing. Sylv is a delight to watch, and so are the rest of the cast.

 

The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe (Dec2001-Jan2002: Sadler's Wells Theatre).

Review This was the first live performance I'd seen Sylvester McCoy in. It's become a yearly tradition by the RSC now, and 2001 was Sylv's first time in the producation. He played Mr. Beaver, the kindly animal who helps the children through Narnia on their search for Aslan. Sylv's wonderful performance (singing, dancing, gurning, etc.) was only part of the fabulous production. Regardless of who will be performing in later productions, get yourself there. It's one of the most impressive stage performances I've seen. Certain to entertain every child of every age.

The Dead Move Fast (Aug2001: Gilded Ballroom Edinburgh)

Comments I wasn't quite able to get to the UK in time to see this production, but a friend of mine (Sarah MacIntosh) bought me the script book. Thanks Sarah! So I read the script and found it enjoyable. I could see the part of Doctor Mallinson being played by Sylv - quite fitting. It's just a shame I couldn't see it in person.

The Hypochondriak (Sep-Oct2000: Royal Lyceum Theatre)

Comments My favorite actor in a play by my favorite playwright (Moliere)! Oh to be in Scotland, back when Sylv was there... This production was apparently done in full Scots brogue. Sarah (see above) said she even had trouble understanding some of it for the thick accents. Perhaps Sylv will perform some Moliere at a time when I can watch him perform.

Robin Hood

Comments Sylv played the Sherrif of Nottingham in this Pantomime. Love the hat!

The Pirates of Penzance

Comments Tim Curry and Sylvester McCoy on stage together.

The Pied Piper of Hamelin

Comments Very colorful production - a part written for McCoy. Below you can find a wav of an excerpt from the Pied Piper rap, as sung by Sylv.

For the regular 11,025 Hz, 16 bit, Mono sound, click on the button. For the compressed MPEG Layer-3 sound, click on the button.

The Pied Piper Rap, as performed by Sylvester McCoy. A long wav, but worth the download time.

Sylv as King Rat in Dick Wittington

Sylv as Selsdon Mowbray in Noises Off.

Sylvester McCoy in The Dead Move Fast.

Sylvester McCoy in the Hypochondriak.

Andy Gray and Sylvester McCoy in the Hypochondriak.

Sylv as the Sherrif of Nottingham.

Tim Curry and Sylvester McCoy in The Pirates of Penzance.

Another Pirates of Penzance picture.

Sylv as the Pied Piper.

Another shot of the Pied Piper.