At the time of the interview, Alice was performing as Sugar Plum Fairy and Gingy, together with being understudy for Princess Fiona in Shrek the Musical at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane. She has performed the role of Princess Fiona on several occasions, with notable comments from people that have been lucky enough to see her. Having played several types of musical instrument at school, Alice’s stage career began when she joined the Mountview Theatre School in North London. When she … [Read more...]
London Theatre Interviews with Cast and Creatives
Here is our collection of interviews with cast and creatives from the world of theatre. Browse our website for London Theatre Tickets for London West End Theatres. Book tickets for shows, musicals, plays, drama, opera, dance, comedy & more!
Interview with Scott McKenzie: Billy Elliot the Musical
Scott McKenzie from Dumbarton, Scotland is 13 years old. He likes maths and swimming. His favourite actor is Gerard Butler and his favourite film is ‘Law Abiding Citizen’. He has got an 11-year-old (!) ‘hook a duck’ funfair goldfish called Frankie. His favourite meal? “My Mum’s homemade chicken fajitas.” A lovely and, I’d like to add, very polite young lad - but why am I writing this article? What’s so special? Scott has a dream. He wants to dance. To be more precise, he wants to be a … [Read more...]
Interview with John Owen-Jones The Phantom of The Opera
John is an award-winning and record-breaking West End and Broadway performer probably best known for his performances as The Phantom in The Phantom of The Opera and as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables. This week I had the pleasure of asking John some questions, I hope that you enjoy an insight into - John Owen-Jones. When you graduated in 1994 with a Degree in Acting, what were your ambitions then? My ambitions were to play Valjean in the West End, work at the National Theatre and work with … [Read more...]
Interview with Joanna Forest
Born in Epping, Essex in 1977, Joanna Forest is an established British actress, having made her London West End debut at the age of 13 she has worked on national theatrical tours, appeared in many regional theatres and also toured Europe as a soloist singer. She has also starred as the leading actress in film and also on television programmes, advertising commercials, music videos, as well as being a voice-over artist. I recently asked Joanna about her career. How old were you when you … [Read more...]
Interview with Kevin Kennedy: We Will Rock You
At the time of the interview, Kevin Kennedy was starring as Pop in We Will Rock You at the Dominion Theatre. I chatted with Kevin this week and asked him some questions about his life and career. You started playing classical guitar at the age of 11, but soon switched to performing pop and rock songs. Was there a particular rock star you wanted to be like? It wasn’t a question of being like a particular rock star it was more about the lifestyle, including teenage ladies who loved being … [Read more...]
Interview with Kate Golledge
At the time of the interview, Kate Golledge was the resident director of The Wizard of Oz at the London Palladium, and has been with the show since its early conception, working alongside Jeremy Sams the director through the workshop period, rehearsals and previews. Kate’s enthusiasm for the performing arts was apparent at an early age, attending school in Brighton her favourite subject was of course drama. Of her time there, Kate says; “Although it was a very academic school I did also … [Read more...]
Interview with James Doherty
At the time of the interview, James was appearing as Amos Hart in the musical Chicago at the Cambridge Theatre London. Chicago is the winner of the 1998 Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Production and is the longest ever running Broadway musical revival in London's West End. James was born on 17th December 1966 in Guildford, Surrey. His mother loved the theatre and perhaps seeing James’ potential enrolled him in drama classes at the age of six. He went to Felsted School in Essex and … [Read more...]