Actor and Author – Adrian Griffin “The Ward”

Our guest on this episode is Adrian Griffin. He has been a working actor in Toronto for over 30 years in Theatre, Film and Television.

Theatre credits include seasons at both the Shaw and Stratford festivals. Also working at/with Neptune, Sudbury, Port Dover, Magnus, The Grand, Shakespeare in the Rough, and Mump and Smoot. As well, creating two theatre companies On A Wing and A Prayer and THE CO. producing and acting in six plays.

Other highlights include two seasons on BBC America’s COPPER as well as recurring roles on REIGN and CONDOR, and over Fifty film and television credits to his name.

Also, he is an accomplished Meisner Technique teacher with ongoing classes in the city.

Mr. Griffin has just published his debut novel THE WARD. He is here to talk about his book along with acting and writing.

“In the mid-summer of the first year of the 20th century, a killer heatwave grips the city of Toronto. And it’s not the only killer out there.

A very public suicide and a gruesome murder trigger fear and panic that, after an 11-year hiatus, England’s notorious ‘Jack the Ripper’ has not only resurfaced but is now stalking Toronto’s melting-pot slum, St. John’s Ward, simply known as ‘The Ward’.”

We talk about the challenges and opportunities of being an actor, the importance of the creative process, and the evolution of detective stories in literature. Our conversation also touches on topics such as improvisation in acting, the construction of compelling stories, and the complexity of portraying different characters.

Adrian Griffin shares insights into his own experiences in theater and acting, highlighting the need for openness and adaptability in creative endeavors.

The discussion also delves into the historical context of detective fiction and the impact of media sensationalism on storytelling.

You can find Adrian Griffin on IMDb.