Abiola Efunshile Bio
Latest News on Abiola Efunshile:
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Extends Booking to October 2025 (Sep 16, 2024)
Photos: Karis Anderson, Zoe Birkett, and Rolan Bell Join the Cast of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (Jul 16, 2024)
New Cast Members Set to Join TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in London Next Month (May 20, 2024)
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Extends Booking to October 2025 (Sep 16, 2024)
Photos: Karis Anderson, Zoe Birkett, and Rolan Bell Join the Cast of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL (Jul 16, 2024)
New Cast Members Set to Join TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in London Next Month (May 20, 2024)
BIO
Training: The Urdang Academy.
Theatre credits include: swing in Hairspray (UK & Ireland tour), Tia/understudy Dionne, Jeanie and Crissy in Hair: The Musical (50th Anniversary Production, The Vaults Theatre), Owl/understudy Rattie/Assistant Dance Captain in In The Willows (UK tour), Tia in Errol's Garden (UK tour), Aurora The Enchantress in Sleeping Beauty (QDOS), Nikki/Kitty in Hero (Theatre Royal Stratford East).
Other credits include: dancer for Dua Lipa at The BRIT Awards, dancer for Jax Jones at Capital FM's Jingle Bell Ball, dancer in Four Corners Dance Company(directed by Dean Lee), Hair: 50th Anniversary Cast Recording, performer on Blue Peter.
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TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Extends Booking to October 2025
The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will extend booking until 25 October 2025 with tickets on sale now.
The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will extend booking until 25 October 2025 with tickets on sale now.
Photos: Karis Anderson, Zoe Birkett, and Rolan Bell Join the Cast of TINA â€" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
All new production images have been released of Karis Anderson, Zoe Birkett, Rolan Bell and the new cast for the hit West End production  TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, based on the life of the legendary artist Tina Turner. Check out the photos here!
All new production images have been released of Karis Anderson, Zoe Birkett, Rolan Bell and the new cast for the hit West End production  TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, based on the life of the legendary artist Tina Turner. Check out the photos here!
New Cast Members Set to Join TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in London Next Month
The West End production  of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL has announced the full cast joining the previously announced Karis Anderson and Zoe Birkett who share the role of Tina Turner and Rolan Bell as Ike Turner. Learn more about the cast here!
The West End production  of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL has announced the full cast joining the previously announced Karis Anderson and Zoe Birkett who share the role of Tina Turner and Rolan Bell as Ike Turner. Learn more about the cast here!
Zoe Birkett and Rolan Bell Will Join The West End Cast of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, has announced new principal cast members joining the musical.
The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, has announced new principal cast members joining the musical.
TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Extends West End Booking Until 31 May 2025
The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, will extend booking until 31 May 2025, making it the longest running show ever to run at the Aldwych Theatre.
The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, will extend booking until 31 May 2025, making it the longest running show ever to run at the Aldwych Theatre.
Photos: Celebs Turn Out to Celebrate the New Cast of TINA â€" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL
Last night, celebrities gathered to celebrate the new cast of the West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself. See photos from the evening!
Last night, celebrities gathered to celebrate the new cast of the West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself. See photos from the evening!
TINA: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL Extends Booking in the West End
The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, will extend booking until 14 September 2024. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets for the new dates here!
The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, will extend booking until 14 September 2024. Learn more about the musical and find out how to get tickets for the new dates here!
Karis Anderson and Elesha Paul Moses Will Share the Title Role in TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in the West End
The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, announces new cast members joining the musical, which has been running in the West End for 5 years.Â
The hit West End production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL which is based on the life of legendary artist Tina Turner and was produced in association with Tina Turner herself, announces new cast members joining the musical, which has been running in the West End for 5 years.Â
NOUGHTS & CROSSES Returns To The Belgrade This Month
Pilot Theatre will be returning to Coventry this month with their award-winning 2019 production of Sabrina Mahfouz's exciting adaptation of Malorie Blackman's critically acclaimed young adult novel of first love in a dangerous fictional dystopia. Noughts & Crosses will play at The Belgrade from Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 January, with a press performance on Tuesday 24 January.
Pilot Theatre will be returning to Coventry this month with their award-winning 2019 production of Sabrina Mahfouz's exciting adaptation of Malorie Blackman's critically acclaimed young adult novel of first love in a dangerous fictional dystopia. Noughts & Crosses will play at The Belgrade from Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 January, with a press performance on Tuesday 24 January.
Guest Blog: Actor Abiola Efunshile on the Past, Current and Future Impact of Malorie Blackman's NOUGHTS & CROSSES
My introduction to Noughts & Crosses was as a Year 8 student being a part of a long waiting list to check one of the two copies, we had of the book out of our school library. It was the book to read, and my excitement grew week by week the closer I got to the front of the queue as I narrowly dodged spoilers from my friends.
My introduction to Noughts & Crosses was as a Year 8 student being a part of a long waiting list to check one of the two copies, we had of the book out of our school library. It was the book to read, and my excitement grew week by week the closer I got to the front of the queue as I narrowly dodged spoilers from my friends.
Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of NOUGHTS & CROSSES
Pilot Theatre has released production photos for their forthcoming tour of Sabrina Mahfouz’s adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s critically acclaimed young adult novel of first love in a dangerous fictional dystopia – Noughts & Crosses.
Pilot Theatre has released production photos for their forthcoming tour of Sabrina Mahfouz’s adaptation of Malorie Blackman’s critically acclaimed young adult novel of first love in a dangerous fictional dystopia – Noughts & Crosses.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Pilot Theatre's Tour of NOUGHTS AND CROSSES
Rehearsal photos have been released for the forthcoming tour of Pilot Theatre’s award-winning production of Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses
Rehearsal photos have been released for the forthcoming tour of Pilot Theatre’s award-winning production of Malorie Blackman’s Noughts & Crosses
IN THE WILLOWS Comes to The Belgrade
Coventry audiences will be amongst the first to experience a brand new hip hop musical when Metta Theatre's and Exeter Northcott Theatre's In The Willows arrives at the Belgrade Theatre this March.
Coventry audiences will be amongst the first to experience a brand new hip hop musical when Metta Theatre's and Exeter Northcott Theatre's In The Willows arrives at the Belgrade Theatre this March.
Join HAIR's Hippie New Year Party
Come #JoinTheTribe one final time on Friday 12 January 2018 with their Hippie New Year/Closing Party post show from 2215hrs! After a hugely successful run at The Vaults, the 50th Anniversary production of HAIR is celebrating with a huge late night party the night before it closes.
Come #JoinTheTribe one final time on Friday 12 January 2018 with their Hippie New Year/Closing Party post show from 2215hrs! After a hugely successful run at The Vaults, the 50th Anniversary production of HAIR is celebrating with a huge late night party the night before it closes.
James Rado Nods to Current Politics with Additions to 50th Anniversary HAIR at The Vaults
Opening tonight 11 October is the new production of the first protest musical HAIR at The Vaults. 85-year-old Tony- and Grammy Award-winning writer/lyricist of HAIR, James Rado, told young producer Katy Lipson and young director of HAIR Jonathan O'Boyle, 'I'd like this production to have the definitive script of HAIR - there's never been one in 50 years.' Scroll down to see some of the new script lines, as well as programme notes from both O'Boyle and Rado!
Opening tonight 11 October is the new production of the first protest musical HAIR at The Vaults. 85-year-old Tony- and Grammy Award-winning writer/lyricist of HAIR, James Rado, told young producer Katy Lipson and young director of HAIR Jonathan O'Boyle, 'I'd like this production to have the definitive script of HAIR - there's never been one in 50 years.' Scroll down to see some of the new script lines, as well as programme notes from both O'Boyle and Rado!
Photo Flash: First Look at 50th Anniversary, Immersive HAIR at The Vaults
Andy Coxon plays the iconic role of Berger in the new 50th anniversary production of HAIR. The rock musical HAIR opened at London's fully immersive Off-West-End theatre, The Vaults, from Wednesday 4 October 2017 and is now to run to Saturday 13 January 2018 (Press Night Wednesday 11 October 2017 at 7.30pm & 50th Anniversary Gala Tuesday 17 October at 7.30pm). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Andy Coxon plays the iconic role of Berger in the new 50th anniversary production of HAIR. The rock musical HAIR opened at London's fully immersive Off-West-End theatre, The Vaults, from Wednesday 4 October 2017 and is now to run to Saturday 13 January 2018 (Press Night Wednesday 11 October 2017 at 7.30pm & 50th Anniversary Gala Tuesday 17 October at 7.30pm). BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal for HAIR's Immersive 50th Anniversary Production at The Vaults
The rock musical HAIR opens at London's fully immersive Off-West-End theatre, The Vaults, from Wednesday 4 October 2017 and is now to run to Saturday 13 January 2018. Opening night will be on Wednesday 11 October 2017, and the 50th Anniversary Gala will be held on Tuesday 17 October. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
The rock musical HAIR opens at London's fully immersive Off-West-End theatre, The Vaults, from Wednesday 4 October 2017 and is now to run to Saturday 13 January 2018. Opening night will be on Wednesday 11 October 2017, and the 50th Anniversary Gala will be held on Tuesday 17 October. BroadwayWorld has a sneak peek at the company in rehearsal below!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Abiola Efunshile been in?
Abiola Efunshile has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Abiola Efunshile been in?
Abiola Efunshile has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.
What was Abiola Efunshile's first West End show?
Abiola Efunshile's first West End show was Tina - The Tina Turner Musical which opened in 2018
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