Gareth Brierley Author

Gareth Brierley is a writer, performer, director and theatre and filmmaker based in London. Gareth has worked as an actor for hire for companies such as the RSC, The Really Useful Company, Manchester Royal Exchange, Lone Twin, Stan’s Cafe, Theatre Rites, Forced Entertainment and Stationhouse Opera. He has performed across the UK in repertory theatres, arts centres and pubs, as well as in places like India, South America, Canada, Romania, USA, Germany and Basingstoke. TV and Film acting credits include The Diplomat, Marriage, Stanley Pickle, I, DOG and BENCH. 

As a long-term member of People Show, Gareth has devised and appeared in most of the company's recent productions and short films, as well as carrying out education and community work. Gareth wrote the award-winning Nice People that was shown on Sky Arts. He has also written and co-written over 50 theatre pieces including 366 Days of Kindness and Four-Minute Mile. Short films directed by Gareth include Pitches, LAST DAY and SNEEZE – together they have won over 60 awards at film festivals, including Best Screenplay and Direction. Gareth’s most recent short BENCH was completed in June 2025 and is currently showing at film festivals around the world.