| Dramatis | |
| Origin: | London, England |
| Genre: | Synth-pop, new wave |
| Years Active: | 1981–1982, 2013–present |
| Label: | The Rocket Record Company |
| Associated Acts: | Gary Numan |
| Current Members: | Chris Payne Rrussell Bell Denis Haines |
| Past Members: | Cedric Sharpley |
Dramatis are an English synth-pop band formed in the early 1980s. Chris Payne (vocals, keyboards), Russell Bell (guitars, keyboards), Cedric Sharpley (drums), and Denis Haines (keyboards) were all originally members of Gary Numan's backing band. They formed Dramatis following Numan's announced (but short-lived) retirement from touring in April 1981.
They released seven singles and one album before disbanding in 1982. Two of their singles reached the UK Singles Chart: the 1981 single with Numan "Love Needs No Disguise" which reached number 33, and the 1982 single "I Can See Her Now" which reached number 57.[1] [2]
In 2012, plans to reunite Dramatis were cancelled following the passing of Cedric Sharpley, who died from a heart attack on 13 March 2012.[3] [4]
In 2019, Russell Bell and Chris Payne announced a new Dramatis single called "The Torment of Angels", and that they were working on a second Dramatis album.
| Year | Title | UK chart position | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | "Ex Luna Scientia" | — | For Future Reference |
| "Oh! Twenty Twenty Five" | — | ||
| "No-One Lives Forever" | — | ||
| "Love Needs No Disguise" (with Gary Numan) | 33 | ||
| 1982 | "Face on the Wall" | — | Non-album singles |
| "The Shame" | — | ||
| "I Can See Her Now" | 57 | ||
| 2020 | "A Torrent of Angels" | — |
| 1982 | Gary Numan | New Man Numan - The Best of Gary Numan | 45 | "Love Needs No Disguise" features as part of compilation album |
| 1987 | Exhibition | 43 | ||
| 1990 | Asylum 2 (Japan-only release) | — | ||
| 1993 | Best of Gary Numan 1978-83 | 70 | ||
| 1996 | The Premier Hits | 21 | ||
| 2002 | Exposure | 44 | ||
| 2012 | Machine Music Live | — | "Love Needs No Disguise" was performed live with the original lineup of Dramatis with the exception of Cedric Sharpley who passed away only a few months prior. It was played in dedication of his passing. |