Odysseus in odyssey - words and music of fnding home, jermyn street theatre 2021

After graduating from Exeter University with a First in English and Drama, Christopher appeared extensively in theatre, television and radio before taking a break from live performance in 2003 to establish the voiceover recording and project management company CKUK Media Ltd.

He returned to the stage in 2016 with Never Such Innocence, his acclaimed narrative recital of words and music from the First World War with the pianist Gamal Khamis. Subsequent collaborations with Gamal Khamis include Odyssey, Enoch Arden by Tennyson/Strauss (also released as a critically-acclaimed CD by SOMM Recordings) and An Exquisite Harmony about the lives, loves and music of Robert & Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, also featuring actress Fenella Norman.

Christopher also has a regular recital partnership with the Bridge String Quartet.

Acting CV Contact Forthcoming Appearances

Recital programmes

An Exquisite Harmony tells the story of the lives, loves and music of Robert & Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms, featuring letters, diaries and music by all three composers. Actress Fenella Norman joined Christopher Kent and Gamal Khamis for the live and live-streamed premiere in November 2022, which was warmly received by a packed audience at St Mary’s Perivale. Further performances will take place in London during summer 2023.

Enoch Arden is the rarely heard and deeply touching epic 1864 poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, set to music for speaker and piano by Richard Strauss in 1897. Following an acclaimed livestream performance in November 2020 Christopher Kent and Gamal Khamis gave further performances during 2021 and 2022 and released Enoch Arden as a critically applauded CD and download album on the SOMM Recordings label in 2022. More info about the recording

Odyssey - Words and Music of Finding Home tells the story of the aftermath of war, with the legend of Odysseus’s epic journey home from Troy to Ithaca interwoven with themes of journey, diaspora and migration explored through words and music, including specially commissioned works by six award-winning contemporary poets and composers. Performed by Christopher Kent (actor) and Gamal Khamis (piano).

Never Such Innocence is a narrative recital of diaries, letters, poems and music from the First World War, featuring the story of Christopher’s great uncle Private Percy O’Key. It was performed in London’s West End and on tour 2016-19 as well as being featured on BBC Radio 3 when it was described as "an incredibly moving performance". Performed by Christopher Kent (actor) and Gamal Khamis (piano).

Gallery

AN EXQUISITE HARMONY, JERMYN STREET THEATRE, LONDON 2023

ODYSSEY, LONDON/TOUR 2019-21

ODYSSEY, LONDON/TOUR 2019-21

NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE, London/tour, 2016-18

NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE, London/tour, 2016-18

rAINBOW ISLAND, LONDON 2017

rAINBOW ISLAND, LONDON 2017

A FLAWED AND WOUNDED MAN, RYAN GANDER ART INSTALLATION, 2011

A FLAWED AND WOUNDED MAN, RYAN GANDER ART INSTALLATION, 2011

DOCTOR RANK IN A DOLL’S HOUSE, STADSSCHOUWBURG AMSTERDAM, 1994

DOCTOR RANK IN A DOLL’S HOUSE, STADSSCHOUWBURG AMSTERDAM, 1994

GARRY LEJEUNE IN NOISES OFF, DERBY, 1989 (WITH SUSAN GARDNER)

GARRY LEJEUNE IN NOISES OFF, DERBY, 1989 (WITH SUSAN GARDNER)

BBC Radio 3 in tune, 2021

BBC Radio 3 in tune, 2021

BBC Radio 3 IN TUNE, 2018

BBC Radio 3 IN TUNE, 2018

noye’s fludde, london, 2017

noye’s fludde, london, 2017

PRESENTING MALTA FASHION AWARDS, 2013

PRESENTING MALTA FASHION AWARDS (on left), 2013

A FLAWED AND WOUNDED MAN, RYAN GANDER ART INSTALLATION, 2011

A FLAWED AND WOUNDED MAN, RYAN GANDER ART INSTALLATION, 2011

ON THE RED CARPET, MALTA FASHION AWARDS, 2013

ON THE RED CARPET, MALTA FASHION AWARDS, 2013

ODYSSEY, LONDON/TOUR 2019-21

ODYSSEY, LONDON/TOUR 2019-21

MEETING HM QUEEN AS CASTERAC DE CAHUZAC, CYRANO DE BERGERAC, THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET 1992

MEETING HM QUEEN AS CASTERAC DE CAHUZAC, CYRANO DE BERGERAC, THEATRE ROYAL HAYMARKET 1992

RECORDING Enoch Arden AT WITH Gamal Khamis AT MENUHIN HALL, 2021

RECORDING Enoch Arden AT WITH Gamal Khamis AT MENUHIN HALL, 2021

THE COMPOSER IS DEAD, LONDON, 2019 (with west london sinfonia)

THE COMPOSER IS DEAD, LONDON, 2019 (with west london sinfonia)

NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE, London/tour, 2016-18

NEVER SUCH INNOCENCE, London/tour, 2016-18

cASTERAC DE CAHUZAC IN CYRANO DE BERGERAC, west end 1992 (WITH ALAN BARKER)

cASTERAC DE CAHUZAC IN CYRANO DE BERGERAC, west end 1992 (WITH ALAN BARKER)

ALGERNON IN THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, OLDHAM, 1987 (WITH MALCOLM SCATES)

ALGERNON IN THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, OLDHAM, 1987 (WITH MALCOLM SCATES)

MORRY BURROWS IN EPSOM DOWNS, YORK, 1988

MORRY BURROWS IN EPSOM DOWNS, YORK, 1988

STEED IN EPSOM DOWNS, YORK, 1988 (WITH RAY MURTAGH)

STEED IN EPSOM DOWNS, YORK, 1988 (WITH RAY MURTAGH)

lysander IN A MISDUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, OLDHAM, 1986 (WITH MERIEL SCHOFIELD)

lysander IN A MISDUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, OLDHAM, 1986 (WITH MERIEL SCHOFIELD)

REV DR HARPER IN ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, DERBY, 1989 (WITH MIRIAM KARLIN)

REV DR HARPER IN ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, DERBY, 1989 (WITH MIRIAM KARLIN)

ERNST LUDWIG IN CABARET, LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN, 1987

ERNST LUDWIG IN CABARET, LIVERPOOL EVERYMAN, 1987

LieutenanT ROONEY IN ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, DERBY, 1989

LieutenanT ROONEY IN ARSENIC AND OLD LACE, DERBY, 1989

lysander IN A MISDUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, OLDHAM, 1986 (WITH SADIE SHIMMIN)

lysander IN A MISDUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM, OLDHAM, 1986 (WITH SADIE SHIMMIN)

PAUL NEGREL IN GERMINAL, PAINES PLOUGH, 1988 (WITH lois baxter, catherine cusack, godfrey jackman)

PAUL NEGREL IN GERMINAL, PAINES PLOUGH, 1988 (WITH lois baxter, catherine cusack, godfrey jackman)