A long-haired man looking out of the window on a train

Joseph Rutland

Joseph has been in love with acting since he was a child, and has acted in stage productions of The Venetian Twins; Swing In The Willows; The Radicalisation Of Bradley Manning; Scorch; and numerous other plays. He has also written, acted in, and directed, his own web series.

Joseph is currently in his second year of study at Liverpool John Moores University.

A man with a scarred face wearing glasses

October 1, 2022

The Satan Cube

The Satan Cube: How far would you go to save the life of a loved one? Noah Atherton (Played by Joseph Rutland) is an online cuber with a minor cult following, and is willing to risk a deal with the devil, " I have recently…

June 22, 2022

Black Dog of Bouley Bay

I have recently starred in 'Black Dog of Bouley Bay', directed by Liam Cottington - A spooky caper set in the channel islands, but filmed in Manchester. Here I played a man delivering a mysterious package, but getting interrupted and attacked by the mysterious Black…

Four actors crouched in a cave on the cliffside

April 1, 2022

Demon of the woods - an independent production by Joseph Rutland

I have finally finished the short movie Demon of the Woods I wrote, directed and starred in the short horror, alongside other actors who I cast. The film took two years to complete due to COVID-19 although you wouldn’t be able to tell (apart for…

A black and white dog lying on sand at the beach

June 28, 2021

Projected Results Day - PLUS new dog!

I’ve been at LIPA sixth form for two years now and thank God it’s over. Just kidding - I’ve had a great time and I’ve made some fab friends. Overall, I pulled a Merit (subject to exam board verification), although my portfolio earned me a…

June 22, 2021

Feeling a bit horse

Actors need many skills. Sure, if I’m ever in a big budget production, they can CGI my face onto a stuntman who does all of the action stuff for me, but where’s the fun in that? Also, as I am not currently in any big…

A man recieving a ladle of food from a woman

May 29, 2021

Tipping The Velvet at LIPA Sixth Form

For my final piece at LIPA Sixth Form College, my group performed the Sarah Waters play, Tipping the Velvet. I played a number of parts including 'Father,'Ralph, and an umbrella salesman. It was great fun and hard work, and we performed the play over three…

February 28, 2021

Hitting the beach on a cold February morning.

With the third lockdown nearly at an end, I felt secure enough to take my daily, government-sanctioned exercise at New Brighton promenade. There were quite a few people around but not too many. Note my colour coordinated mask, jumper, and jacket. Am I really that…