“As a producer, I want to change the face of British musical theatre and show the world what we can do on this little island with this great art form. No small task, ha, but somebody has got to do it!” Michael Peavoy is a young actor who recently made his West End debut in the hit musical Billy Elliot and is playing the title character’s older brother Tony. He originally trained as a chef but soon realised that acting was what he really wanted to do. He subsequently trained at RADA and received the Stephen Sondheim Society Student Performer of … more »
Interview with Hadley Fraser: Javert in Les Miserables
“I span the genres. I cycle, I cook, I grow things, I read. And then I sit in front of the telly like most of us and pretend I’m a Welsh rugby player, or a mafia boss or Ned Stark for an hour or two.” Hadley Fraser is a very popular and incredibly talented young actor. He trained at the Royal Academy of Music and was made an Associate in 2011. Hadley made his West End debut as Marius in Les Miserables, played Grantaire in the Les Miserables 25th Anniversary Concert at the 02 Arena in 2010 and has returned to this long-running West … more »
Interview with Jonathan Bailey: South Downs
Jonathan Bailey is currently appearing as Jeremy Duffield in South Downs, which is part of a Double Bill with The Browning Version playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre until July 2012. “They’re two gems that are quite simple but also great writing, two brilliant stories that are really moving, that are told, I think, touch wood, really well.” Jonathan has many television credits to his name including playing the lead role of Leonardo da Vinci in BBC1’s Leonardo. He has also performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing Prince Arthur in King John. Jonathan took some time out from … more »
Interview with Matt Wycliffe: Bob Gaudio in Jersey Boys
Matt Wycliffe is currently starring as Bob Gaudio in the musical Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre. “It’s such a good script, such a fascinating (true) story and Bob is such a great part, there’s so much to it and playing a real person is always interesting.” Coming from a creative family, Matt joined the Stage 2 Youth Theatre at the age of 12 and appeared in numerous productions, including Faustus, Little Shop of Horrors, Equus and Godspell. Immediately on graduating Matt performed in This is Elvis on a UK tour playing bass player Jerry Scheff. Before joining … more »
Interview with Sophie Evans: Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz
Sophie Evans is currently starring as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium. “I love Emerald City because the whole cast are on stage and it’s so much fun and colourful.” Sophie’s early singing career gained a solid foundation with the Mid-Rhondda Operatic Society where she not only enjoyed herself but also expanded her knowledge of musicals. As her career developed, and following several television appearances with CCBC, S4C, BBC Wales and also X Factor on ITV, Sophie was a finalist on BBC’s Over The Rainbow where she achieved success in being recognised as a potential … more »
Interview with Nicola Brazil: Mary Delgado in Jersey Boys
Nicola Brazil is currently performing as Mary Delgado in Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre, of which she says: “I am exceptionally excited to be playing Mary Delgado as I haven’t played a role as gritty and tragic as this before.” Nicola started singing at the age of four and during her school years performed as Tallulah in Bugsy Malone and Nancy in Oliver. During her training at Mountview she appeared in many productions and subsequently made her West End debut in Wicked. Since that time Nicola has starred as Sandy in Grease and Amber von Tussle in … more »
Intervew with Jack Holden: Albert in War Horse at The New London Theatre
“We ask the audience to invest a lot of faith in us – believe that the puppets are real horses, believe that we’re in a muddy field, believe that we’re now in France, try and work out what they are saying in French and German. [...]You’ll feel part of a shared experience if you see the show.” Jack Holden trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and played the title character of David Copperfield in a tour of the West Country. He also toured schools in the Bristol area as Prospero with a special educational production of Shakespeare’s … more »
Interview with Rebecca Caine
Rebecca Caine is an international singer and recording artist, performing in opera and musical theatre in Europe, USA and Canada. In Toronto she made her North American debut in the title role of the opera Lulu, and in London’s West End she has performed leading roles in Phantom of The Opera and Les Miserables. When asked what the experience was like appearing in The Three Phantoms tour, Rebecca replied: “Like being Shirley Maclaine in The Rat Pack, like being a crouton floating in a testosterone soup. Wonderful! Singing with those men, how lucky am I? It’s the best gig … more »
Interview with David Shannon
David Shannon will return to the Queen’s Theatre as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables from Tuesday 3rd April to Saturday 16th June, 2012. David has appeared in numerous concerts and musicals, and also has many recordings to his name as well as film and television appearances. David took time out from his busy schedule this week to answer some questions about himself and his career. I hope you enjoy reading what he has to say. You went to school and grew up in Ireland. At what age did someone realise that you had a talent for singing? My mother … more »
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