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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2017 19:28:43 GMT
Now this is a thread I can get behind. Wonderland UK tour:
Alice: Jessica Croll Jack: Benjamin Yates Ellie: Phoebe May Newman Mad Hatter: Francesca Lara Gordon Queen of Hearts: Bree Smith White Rabbit: Michael Morgan Caterpillar: Toyan Thomas-Browne Cheshire Cat: Sharif Afifi March Hare: Benjamin McMillan With Michelle Pentecost as alternate Alice/Hatter. I assume there are second covers, but they're not listed and none of them have been on as far as I'm aware. I'd hazard a guess Jessica and Francesca are 2nd Covers to the opposite roles too.
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Post by alison on May 24, 2017 19:30:51 GMT
Assuming that it doesn't change between Manchester and when it opens at the Coliseum next week ...
Bat Out of Hell:
Strat: Benjamin Purkiss (alt), Ruben Van keer Raven: Georgia Carling, Eve Norris Falco: Tim Oxbrow, Stuart Boother Sloane: Jemma Alexander, Hannah Ducharme Tink: Anthony Selwyn, Jordan Lee Davies Zahara: Rosalind James, Emily Benjamin Jagwire: Olly Dobson, Patrick Sullivan Ledoux: Olly Dobson, Jordan Lee Davies Blake: Andrew Patrick-Walker, Jonathan Cordin
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Post by alison on May 24, 2017 19:33:47 GMT
Now this is a thread I can get behind. Wonderland UK tour:
Alice: Jessica Croll Jack: Benjamin Yates Ellie: Phoebe May Newman Mad Hatter: Francesca Lara Gordon Queen of Hearts: Bree Smith White Rabbit: Michael Morgan Caterpillar: Toyan Thomas-Browne Cheshire Cat: Sharif Afifi March Hare: Benjamin McMillan With Michelle Pentecost as alternate Alice/Hatter. I assume there are second covers, but they're not listed and none of them have been on as far as I'm aware. I'd hazard a guess Jessica and Francesca are 2nd Covers to the opposite roles too. That sounds sensible. I'd guess Francesca as 2nd Ellie too, since she's shorter and plays younger (although there's also the possibility of Collette Guitart, the female swing). I'd also guess that the Bens and Toyan/Sharif might be 2nd covers to each other. Although now that I think about it, I'm throwing in a wild guess at Ben Kerr (principal March Hare) as 2nd cover Jack, entirely because he plays slightly older than the rest of the male ensemble.
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Post by daniel on Jun 16, 2017 21:37:24 GMT
The Wind in the Willows - London Palladium
Mr Toad, Magistrate - Chris Aukett Badger - Adam Vaughan Mole - Joshua Gannon Rat - James Gant Chief Weasel - Evan James Mrs Otter, Barge Woman - Jenna Boyd Horse, Gaoler's Daughter - Bethany Linsdell Bucky, Lesser Weasel - Joel Baylis Cheryl Stoat - Nicole Deon Portia, Mrs Hedgehog - Georgie Westall Mr Hedgehog, Engine Driver, Car Driver - Michael Larcombe
Swings - Joel Baylis, Georgie Westall
Dance & Fight Captain - Ryan Pidgen Assistant Dance Captain - Abigail Brodie
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Post by sirdaniel on Jun 18, 2017 1:54:04 GMT
Grease UK Tour Danny: Michael Cortez/Tom Senior Sandy: Gabriella Williams/Rhiannon Chesterman Kenickie: Michael Cortez/Rory Phelan Rizzo: Alisa Davidson/Rhiannon Chesterman Doody: Rory Phelan/George Olney Roger: Anthony Hughes/George Olney Sonny: Rory Phelan/Grant Thresh Frenchy: Alessia McDerrmott/Charlotte Coggin Jan: Anna Murray/Alisa Davidson Marty: Gabriella Williams/Alessia McDerrmott Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel: George Olney/Rory Phelan Eugene: Anthony Hughes/Grant Thresh Patty: Natasha Mould/Anna Murray Miss Lynch: Anna Murray/Charlotte Coggin Cha Cha: Alessia McDermott/Charlotte Coggin Rory Phelan is off injured so Llandyll Gove is covering his track/cover roles also George Olney is more alternate Vince/Teen Angel since he does the weeks they don't have anyone famous Also might point out there that when I went to Grease at the start of the tour in Manc, Darren Day was both Vince and Teen Angel, but in Birmingham, Jimmy Osmond was only Teen Angel and George was Vince.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 2:31:06 GMT
Jason Capewell was on as Vince Fontaine on Opening Night in Birmingham, he is often Resident Director on a number of touring musicals but has played Vince on previous tours and wasn't listed in programme.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2017 2:41:33 GMT
Jason Capewell was on as Vince Fontaine on Opening Night in Birmingham, he is often Resident Director on a number of touring musicals but has played Vince on previous tours and wasn't listed in programme.
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Post by sirdaniel on Jun 18, 2017 2:46:05 GMT
Ah - may well have been him then. I just assumed George. Certainly wasn't Osmond anyway.
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Post by Kim on Jun 18, 2017 6:43:20 GMT
Jason only did the one show in Birmingham, George did all the others, I assume he was off and putting Llandyll on as Vince would've resulted in a very unbalanced ensemble (despite the powers that be clearly not considering this when they cut the ensemble originally)
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Post by daniel on Jun 22, 2017 22:15:07 GMT
Aladdin London, 2017-18 cast (alphabetical order)
Aladdin - Danny Becker, Antony Hewitt Genie - Leon Craig, Oliver Lidert (standby), Damien Winchester Jasmine - Lauren Chia, Monica Swayne Jafar - Cavin Cornwall (s/b), Dann Kharsa Iago - Kade Ferraiolo, Jermaine Woods Sultan - Cavin Cornwall (s/b), Dann Kharsa, Oliver Lidert (s/b) Babkak- Dann Kharsa, Oliver Lidert (s/b), Damien Winchester Kassim - Albey Brookes, Travis Kerry Omar - Kade Ferraiolo, Ricardo Spriggs
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Post by daniel on Jul 1, 2017 23:20:34 GMT
The Lion King - 2017/18 London Cast Alphabetical order:
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Post by sirdaniel on Jul 2, 2017 0:23:41 GMT
Aladdin London, 2017-18 cast (alphabetical order)Aladdin - Danny Becker, Antony Hewitt Genie - Leon Craig, Oliver Lidert (standby), Damien Winchester Jasmine - Lauren Chia, Monica Swayne Jafar - Cavin Cornwall (s/b), Dann Kharsa Iago - Kade Ferraiolo, Jermaine Woods Sultan - Cavin Cornwall (s/b), Dann Kharsa, Oliver Lidert (s/b) Babkak- Dann Kharsa, Oliver Lidert (s/b), Damien Winchester Kassim - Albey Brookes, Travis Kerry Omar - Kade Ferraiolo, Ricardo Spriggs Cover order for Aladdin: Aladdin - Antony Hewitt, Danny Becker Genie - Oliver Lidert, Leon Craig, Damien Winchester Jasmine - Lauren Chia, Monica Swayne Jafar - Cavin Cornwall, Dann Kharsa Iago - Jermaine Woods, Kade Ferraiolo Sultan - Cavin Cornwall, Dann Kharsa, Oliver Lidert Babkak - Oliver Lidert, Damien Winchester, Dann Kharsa Kassim - Albey Brooks, Travis Kerry Omar - Kade Ferraiolo, Ricardo Spriggs
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Post by daniel on Sept 12, 2017 0:40:51 GMT
Shrek U.K. Tour (Alphabetical order):
Shrek - Adam Baker, Michael Carolan Fiona - Amy Oxley, Jemma Revell Donkey - Adam Taylor, Kevin Yates Lord Farquaad - William Hawksworth, Reece Kerridge Dragon - Jennifer Tierney, Sophie Wallis Pinocchio - Ethan Bradshaw, Joseph Dockree, Thomas-Lee Kidd
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Post by Kim_Bahorel on Sept 12, 2017 8:08:41 GMT
I forgot to put this up.
Covers for Les Mis 2017-18 Cast
JVJ - Adam Bayjou / Antony Hansen / Oliver Brenin Javert - Shaq Taylor / Lee Van Geleen Fantine - Alice Wright / Sophie Feek / Emma Barr Cosette - Holly Hull / Catherine Hannay Eponine - Alice Wright / Lauren Soley / Rebecca Lafferty Thenardier - James Hume / Hugo Chairella Mme Thenardier - Katie Kerr / Anna McGarahan Enjolras - Jonny Purchase / Danny Whitehead Marius - John Lumsden / Ciaran Joyce
Bishop - Lee Van Geleen / Antony Hansen Factory Foreman - Lee Van Geleen / Oliver Brenin / Ciaran Bowling Factory Girl - Emma Barr / Sarah Lark Bamatabois - Hugo Chairella / Danny Whitehead Grantaire - Andy Conaghan / Ciaran Joyce
All the other ensemble are covered by the swings Oliver Brenin Sarah Lark Ciaran Bowling George Tebbutt, Rebecca Lafferty and on occassion other ensemble cast.
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Post by sirdaniel on Sept 12, 2017 12:28:21 GMT
The Band (as listed in programme)
Maddy Banks - Understudy Heather/Claire/Debbie Claudia Bradley - Understudy Zoe and Heather Harry Brown - Understudy to The Boys Jamie Corner - Understudy to The Boys Claire Eden - Understudy Rachel and Claire Michael Geary - Understudy Jeff and Every Dave Catherine Higgins - Understudy Rachel and Zoe
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2017 14:45:06 GMT
I always find it slightly disrespectful when it isn't announced or a notice put up that an understudy may be on. Last week at B'ham Rep in Jane Eyre, Melanie Marshall wasn't on one night and her understudy Dami Olukoya was on. As there was no photo of Dami in the program, a lot of people would not have known it was her, as she is a fair bit younger than Melanie a few of us in the audience were talking and saying "We don't think that's Melanie" at the interval.
It was only a couple of days later when I was at theatre again to see The Whip Hand in the Door, I saw Dami walking through the concourse and said "Nice performance the other night". She said "Thanks, oh you must have seen the night I was on" that it was confirmed I'd seen her perform.
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Post by cheesy116 on May 1, 2018 23:27:54 GMT
Just to bump my own thread up a bit, does anyone know the understudy lists for any shows opened in the last 6 months or new casts ? It can be London/Tour/Regional. It's always interesting to keep track and to maybe get the chance to see people we may not know about in other roles.
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Post by d'James on May 1, 2018 23:31:57 GMT
I posted this in the Titanic thread:
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Post by ensembleswings on May 2, 2018 14:46:00 GMT
Wicked 2018/19 UK&Ireland Tour
Elphaba - Nikki Bentley (Standby), Amy Webb, Amy Goodwin Glinda - Charli Baptie, Grace Chapman, Amy Goodwin Fiyero - Benjamin Yates, Charlie Karlsen Wizard - Howard Ellis, Stuart MacIver Madame Morrible - Helen Walsh, Emily Olive Boyd Doctor Dillamond - Howard Ellis, Stuart MacIver Nessarose - Grace Chapman, Hannah Cadec Boq - Jason Broderick, Jack Harrison-Cooper
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Post by ensembleswings on May 2, 2018 14:50:36 GMT
The Book of Mormon 2018/19 Cast
Elder Cunningham - Tom Xander, Philip Catchpole Elder Price - Alex Lodge, Stephen Rolley Nabulungi - Robyn Rose, Demi Goodman Price'd Dad/Joseph Smith/Mission President - Alex Lodge, Stephen Rolley Moroni/Elder McKinley - Stephen Rolley, David McMullan Mafala Hatimbi - Michael Moulton, Christopher Copeland General - Sackie Osakonor, Lejaun Sheppard
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Post by ensembleswings on May 2, 2018 14:58:38 GMT
Strictly Ballroom
Scott Hastings - Liam Marcellino, Dale White Fran - Selina Hamilton, Gabriela Garcia Wally Strand - Ivan De Freitas, Justin-Lee Jones Pam Short/Natalie/Charm - Leanne Pinder, Hannah Fairclough Merv - Christopher D Hunt, Robin Kent Shirley Hastings - Michelle Bishop, Leanne Pinder Vanessa Cronin - Hannah Fairclough, Leanne Pinder Les Kendall - Chris Bennett, Christopher D Hunt Barry Fife - Chris Bennett, Christopher D Hunt Wayne Burns - Jacob Maynard, Dale White Doug Hastings - Christopher D Hunt, Chris Bennett Rico - Ivan De Freitas, Christopher D Hunt Abuela - Michelle Bishop, Leanne Pinder Liz Holt - Leanne Pinder, Chrissy Brooke Ken Railings - Luke Jackson, Chris Bennett
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Post by Deleted on May 2, 2018 22:05:57 GMT
Young Frankenstein (London) (from the programme when I went mid-March, so I don't think anything has changed)
Frederick Frankenstein - Josh Wilmott, Matthew Whennell-Clark Frau Blucher - Kelly Ewins-Prouse, Imogen Brooke Igor - Aron Wild, Matt Crandon Elizabeth Benning- Emily Squibb, Sammy Kelly Inga - Gemma Scholes, Bethan Downing Inspector Kemp / Hermit - Matthew Whennell-Clark, Oerry O'Dea The Monster - Nathan Elwick, Andrew Gordon-Watkins
Fat Friends The Musical (UK tour) (from the Birmingham run last month, although there are cast changes at different venues anyway i.e. Freddie Flintoff and Sam Bailey)
Kelly - Chloe Hart, Lizzie Bea Kevin - Ryan Pidgen, Paul Brangan Betty - Ellie Leah, Lizzie Bea, Christiana Meehan Fergus - Craig Armstrong, Neil Hurst Julia - Laura Mansell, Ellie Leah, Christina Meehan Lauren - Emma Crossley, Ellie Leah Paul - Paul Brangan, Ryan Pidgen Alan - Craig Armstrong, Ryan Pidgen Val - Laura Mansell, Lizzie Bea, Christina Meehan Joanne - Emma Crossley, Laura Mansell
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Post by Kim on May 3, 2018 16:24:54 GMT
Understudy list for An Officer & A Gentleman tour
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Post by kimbahorel on Jun 11, 2018 11:24:18 GMT
2018 - 2019 Covers at Les Mis
Valjean - Adam Bayjou / Antony Hansen /Oliver Brenin Javert - James Hume / Barnaby Hughes Eponine - Jessica Lee / Tegan Bannister Fantine - Grace Farrell / Sophie Feek / Emma Barr Thenardier - Raymond Walsh / James Hume Mme Thenardier - Katie Kerr / Anna McGararhan Cosette - Hannah Lawson / Grace Farrell Marius - Ben Tyler / James Nicholson Enjolras - Joe Vetch / Barnaby Hughes
Bishop - Andrew York / Antony Hansen / Ben Tyler Foreman - Antony Hansen / Oliver Brenin / Ciaran Bowling Factory Girl - Jo Loxton (on maternity) / Emma Barr / Sophie Feek Bamatabois - Ciaran Bowling / Adam Filipe / James Nicholson Grantaire - Adam Filipe / Ciaran Joyce
***May be additional covers when I see the show tonight I will update it because few double covers.
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Post by ensembleswings on Jun 11, 2018 12:10:56 GMT
Kinky Boots 2018-19 Lola - Momar Diagne, Jemal Felix Charlie - Jordan Fox, Jonathan Carlton Lauren - Suzie McAdam, Hannah Price Don - Keith Higham, David Haydn Nicola - Suzie McAdam, Olivia Winterflood George - David Haydn, Keith Higham
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