QUAD Derby

QUAD is proud to announce that Actor and film Director Paddy Considine has become a patron of the venue. Burton born Paddy Considine recently appeared at QUAD for a Q&A at a preview of his directorial debut Tyrannosaur.

Keith Jeffrey, CEO of QUAD said:

"QUAD is extremely proud that Paddy has agreed to be our patron. Paddy is an exceptionally passionate artist who is keen to share his skills with a new generation of aspiring film makers and performers. Paddy was struck by the diversity of the audience here at QUAD and the shared ideals of celebrating film culture and inspiring others explore their own creativity. Paddy will be dropping in on us whenever he has a gap in his incredibly busy filming schedule."

Paddy began his acting career with Director Shane Meadows in A Room For Romeo Brass and also features in subsequent Meadows films' Dead Man's Shoes and Le Donk & Scor-Zay-Zee. As well as roles in other independent films; Last Resort, 24 Hour Party People, In America and My Summer Of Love, Considine has starred in blockbuster features such as The Bourne Ultimatum, and acclaimed TV dramas Red Riding and The Suspicions Of Mr Whicher.

Paddy joins actor John Hurt CBE who is also a QUAD patron.