Who I Am
Who I Am
Hi, I’m Ed. I’m a multi-discipline performer, specialising in action and comedy. I live in my mobile Guild Hall on the roads of the UK, touring the country making TV and films, playing live music, filming documentary content, competing in feats of strength and spreading the word of The Guild.
I’m a member of various stunt, action and performance groups, and I teach and train other people in my (increasingly limited) spare time.
Frank Turner, Musician
Ed held my hand through my first ever experience of wrestling, or indeed any serious form of combat, staged or otherwise. He made me feel tough enough to hold my own in the ring with CM Punk, which is quite something.
Jonathon Higgs, Everything Everything
Working with Ed was a delight. He brought the fire til I was soaking in my seat. Primal, visceral, real. A warrior.
Tony Lucken, Stunt Co-ordinator: The Dark Knight
Ed Gamester is without doubt one of the most talented, entertaining and inspiring people I have ever had the honour and privilege to work with. I would recommend him for just about anything, such is my confidence in his abilities.
Hakon Fram Stokka, Athlete
Ed is less of a trainer and more of a brother. When I run a marathon, he is there with water and gel packs: when I do a strongman contest, he's there bellowing at me until I set new personal records. He has my back no matter what.
Scott Keneally, Writer/Director
I’ve spent my entire adult life chasing extraordinary people and I’ve rarely encountered anyone as enriching and enlightening as Ed Gamester. He makes me wish I lived in England. If you have the chance to spend time with this character, do it – and thank me later.
Debbie Scanlan, Director
Ed is a fucking legend. Poetry in motion: a beast and a beauty to behold.
Al Veryard, Photographer
Ed's passion for performance is matched only by his drive to create perfect results. The boy is a pleasure to work with.
What I Do
Acting and Stunts
TV, Film and Audio
I am primarily an actor, stunt performer and fight arranger. I have been performing for 16 years and working in TV and film for 10 years, during which time I have been involved in over 50 productions. More recently I have also started motion and performance capture for video games, and voice work.
I also take part in action-packed music videos across all genres of music, sometimes in front of the camera (like in Distant Past by Everything Everything, Love Is Not Control by To Kill a King or Bleed by Never the Saint) and other times behind the camera stunt directing (Heart of the Matter by The Libertines) or training the cast (The Next Storm by Frank Turner).
Music, Wrestling and Chaos
I am primarily an actor, stunt performer and Director of the Mythological Theatre: my production company that specialises in high impact live action theatre.
I am also a professional wrestler and frontman of the comedy band known as The Bum. I perform around the UK in independent music and wrestling shows, as well as my own live stage shows, Mythos, Guild Quest and Slam Skalds, which I wrote to bring together all my favourite things about performing live.
Instructing
I have been a stage/screen combat instructor for over seven years, training adults with British Action Academy, teenagers with Squire Stage Combat, and children from 5 – 12 with Young Titans.
FOR THE GUILD!
Natural Strongman
My sport of choice is natural strongman, which I use as strength training and conditioning for stunt work and professional wrestling. I have also had a small degree of success in competition which, combined with ten years of personal fitness training experience, makes me a very experienced coach.
Some Successes
- World’s Strongest Natural Man U85kg (2019): 6th
- Britain’s Strongest Natural Man U80kg (2019): 2nd
- South England’s Strongest Natural Man U80kg (2019): 1st
- England’s Strongest Man (2018): 4th
- Champion’s Strongest Man (2018): 1st
- England’s Strongest Novice (2017): 1st
Under 80kg Bests (kg)
0
Deadlift
0
Squat
0
Log Press
Writing
I have written two little books, one rather large book, and a variety of live shows and theatre pieces. I also create magical bindrunes, which I paint in weird and wonderful locations. The majority of my writing and artwork is Guild-themed, and my upcoming podcast will explore the practical application of the Nine Big Faces of the Guild, by talking to those who use them to incredible effect.
Guildsman’s Handbook
The definitive introduction to Guildliness and the nine guiding ‘principles’ around which my fellow Guildsfolk and I try to live. It's not the best way to live, but it is the most Guildly - and it might just help you through some of life's crappier bits.
- Book
£15
The Sexy Adventures
Undoubtedly the worst piece of erotic fiction ever written, this book makes 50 Shades of Grey look like Shakespeare. It is the absolute pinnacle of literoticomedy: a genre invented and subsequently therefore dominated by me.
- Book
£15
Guildrunes
Lovingly hand-painted bindrunes, created using acrylic and canvas in spectacular locations on my adventures, then carefully carried home in a valiant effort not to destroy them. Each one is entirely different, so hunt about for photos of the one you want - or get in touch for something bespoke.
Buy online here.- Paintings
£50
Contact
Contact
Drop Me A Line
I’m always on the lookout for new projects: films to make, adventures to have, audiobooks to read, people to interview, contests to crush, beers to quaff, cakes to devour – you get the idea. Just hit me up with your ideas!