Ashley Knight
Birth Place: Sutton. UK
Latest News on Ashley Knight:
Feature: FRANK SANDERS MET THE ROZETTES TERUG IN BETTY ASFALT! (May 23, 2023)
BWW Review: FUNNY GIRL at Théâtre Marigny (Nov 17, 2019)
Photo Flash: First Look At Christina Bianco in FUNNY GIRL in Paris (Nov 7, 2019)
Feature: FRANK SANDERS MET THE ROZETTES TERUG IN BETTY ASFALT! (May 23, 2023)
BWW Review: FUNNY GIRL at Théâtre Marigny (Nov 17, 2019)
Photo Flash: First Look At Christina Bianco in FUNNY GIRL in Paris (Nov 7, 2019)
BIO
Currently appearing as Hospital Ghost in "Ghost the musical" Piccadilly Theatre and will soon play Henry Labisse in the upcoming production of "Victor Victoria" at the Vault ,Southwark Playhouse
Ashley Knight started his career aged four in his parents' variety act. His father was a stand-up comedian and his mother a fire-eater!
As a child in the 60s he was seen in dozens of television commercials and played Terry Scott's 'Bruver' in a series of ads for Curlywurly.
Recent theatre includes: Frontiers of Farce (Old Vic); Bar Mitzvah Boy (Her Majesty's); George Strunk in Grand Hotel (Dominion); Whoop De Do (King's Head); cover Sipos in She Loves Me (Savoy); Cogsworth in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (UK Productions); Larry in Stephen Sondheim's Company (Barons Court Theatre) to celebrate the composer's 80th birthday; and Buddy Plummer in the London Fringe Revival of Follies (Pleasance Theatre). Most recently Ashley played Drake in the UK tour of Annie.
Other theatre credits include: Eugene in Grease; Brad in The Rocky Horror Show; Benjamin in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Noël Coward in Cowardy Custard; Michael in Matilda; Charlie Chaplin in Bertie; Cookie in Return to the Forbidden Planet and Godspell.
Television and film includes: Warlords of Atlantis; SWALK; Circus; Softly Softly; Chester Mystery Plays; Much Ado About Nothing; The Swish of the Curtain; Hale and Pace; Young Claudius in I; Claudius; Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island and Ken, the inventor of Metal Mickey, the three-year cult 80s series for LWT (just released on DVD).
Ashley taught himself piano by ear, and from 1997 to present he has worked as a jazz and cabaret pianist/vocalist worldwide on many luxury cruise lines and in most of London's prestigious hotels and nightspots.
In 2002 he played at Sir Elton John's Windsor home for his celebrity-packed White Tie and Tiara Ball.
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TV: New Trailer Released for West End's X Factor Musical, I CAN'T SING!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 13, 2013
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Feature: FRANK SANDERS MET THE ROZETTES TERUG IN BETTY ASFALT!
Na het grote succes van The Rozettes in 2014 en 2015, De Grande Finale in 2016 en The Rozettes 4 Ever in 2019, keert Frank Sanders in juni terug in het theater met The Rozettes Somewhere over the Rainbow. Met een script van Allard Blom en in regie van Bas Groenenberg is de The Rozettes Somewhere over the Rainbow slechts negen keer te zien in het Betty Asfalt Complex in Amsterdam.
Na het grote succes van The Rozettes in 2014 en 2015, De Grande Finale in 2016 en The Rozettes 4 Ever in 2019, keert Frank Sanders in juni terug in het theater met The Rozettes Somewhere over the Rainbow. Met een script van Allard Blom en in regie van Bas Groenenberg is de The Rozettes Somewhere over the Rainbow slechts negen keer te zien in het Betty Asfalt Complex in Amsterdam.
Photo Flash: First Look At Christina Bianco in FUNNY GIRL in Paris
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Christina Bianco in Funny Girl in Paris, which will began performances at Théâtre Marigny November 7th, 2019.
BroadwayWorld has a first look at Christina Bianco in Funny Girl in Paris, which will began performances at Théâtre Marigny November 7th, 2019.
Full Casting Announced For 2018's World Renowned From Page To Stage At Southwark Playhouse
With rehearsals starting today, the full cast has been announced for Aria Entertainment's prestigious festival of new musical theatre, From Page To Stage (FPTS), which returns with gusto for a 6th successful year from September 2018 at London's Southwark Playhouse. Jane Deitch has cast the 37-strong company, who will each star in one of the seven brand new musicals featured in the 2018 festival.
With rehearsals starting today, the full cast has been announced for Aria Entertainment's prestigious festival of new musical theatre, From Page To Stage (FPTS), which returns with gusto for a 6th successful year from September 2018 at London's Southwark Playhouse. Jane Deitch has cast the 37-strong company, who will each star in one of the seven brand new musicals featured in the 2018 festival.
Photo Flash: '60s White House Musical Play HOT LIPS AND COLD WAR Opens This Week
HOT LIPS AND COLD WAR is a brand new sophisticated musical play set in the White House during the 1960s - a time of the Cold War, civil rights, protest movements, social and class unrest and the evolving musical revolution. Directed by Tim McArthur, the unusual filmic inspired interpretation of one of the most fascinating love stories in history is set to captivate audiences. President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe return to the White House in style!
HOT LIPS AND COLD WAR is a brand new sophisticated musical play set in the White House during the 1960s - a time of the Cold War, civil rights, protest movements, social and class unrest and the evolving musical revolution. Directed by Tim McArthur, the unusual filmic inspired interpretation of one of the most fascinating love stories in history is set to captivate audiences. President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe return to the White House in style!
Cast Complete for UK Debut of Winnie Holzman's BIRDS OF PARADISE
Full casting is now announced for the UK Premiere of Winnie Holzman's musical Birds of Paradise.
Full casting is now announced for the UK Premiere of Winnie Holzman's musical Birds of Paradise.
Ash Knight's 'Unintentional Levitation' Sculpture to Be Featured at ArtPrize Eight Art Competition, Today
The sculpture “Unintentional Levitation” by Ash Knight, an art instructor at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), has been selected to be displayed during ArtPrize® Eight, an international art competition held each fall in western Michigan. This year's event, being held Sept. 21 – Oct. 9, will feature more than 1,450 artists and is expected to attract more than 400,000 arts enthusiasts to the downtown streets of Grand Rapids.
The sculpture “Unintentional Levitation” by Ash Knight
Ash Knight's 'Unintentional Levitation' Sculpture to Be Featured at ArtPrize Eight Art Competition, Today
The sculpture “Unintentional Levitation” by Ash Knight, an art instructor at Central Piedmont Community College (CPCC), has been selected to be displayed during ArtPrize® Eight, an international art competition held each fall in western Michigan. This year's event, being held Sept. 21 – Oct. 9, will feature more than 1,450 artists and is expected to attract more than 400,000 arts enthusiasts to the downtown streets of Grand Rapids.
The sculpture “Unintentional Levitation” by Ash Knight
Tommy Steele Returning to Wolverhampton with New Show
From Monday 19 - Sat 24 October, music legend Tommy Steele will take to the stage in a spectacular new imagining of the extraordinary tale of the world's most famous big band leader - in THE GLENN MILLER STORY at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
From Monday 19 - Sat 24 October, music legend Tommy Steele will take to the stage in a spectacular new imagining of the extraordinary tale of the world's most famous big band leader - in THE GLENN MILLER STORY at Wolverhampton Grand Theatre.
BWW Reviews: MOLLY WOBBLY, Leicester Square Theatre, January 29 2015
Gary Naylor sees a show that tltillates, tickles and ultimately triumphs with a potent mix of superb songs and dubious jokes, as Rocky Horror meets the Carry-Ons.
Gary Naylor sees a show that tltillates, tickles and ultimately triumphs with a potent mix of superb songs and dubious jokes, as Rocky Horror meets the Carry-Ons.
Paul Boyd's Cult Musical MOLLY WOBBLY Gets 7-Week West End Run at Leicester Square Theatre
Paul Boyd's cult musical MOLLY WOBBLY is to get a 7-week West End run for at Leicester Square Theatre, Jan. 27-Mar. 14.
Paul Boyd's cult musical MOLLY WOBBLY is to get a 7-week West End run for at Leicester Square Theatre, Jan. 27-Mar. 14.
FEELGOOD ACADEMY to Premiere at Stratford Circus
The curtain is about to rise on the world premiere performances of Feelgood Academy, a new British musical that vibrantly mashes up the classic show-style of Gothic Opera with a thoroughly modern West End vibe.
The curtain is about to rise on the world premiere performances of Feelgood Academy, a new British musical that vibrantly mashes up the classic show-style of Gothic Opera with a thoroughly modern West End vibe.
BWW Reviews: I CAN'T SING!, London Palladium, March 26 2014
Gary Naylor sees a wonderfully entertaining musical about young love - and the X Factor - with an hilarious book from Harry Hill.
Gary Naylor sees a wonderfully entertaining musical about young love - and the X Factor - with an hilarious book from Harry Hill.
First Production Photos Of I CAN'T SING: THE X FACTOR MUSICAL Unveiled
A preliminary sneak peek at the highly anticipated new West End musical based on the international hit reality competition series created by Simon Cowell, THE X FACTOR, titled I CAN'T SING, is now available to view via a series of new production photos.
A preliminary sneak peek at the highly anticipated new West End musical based on the international hit reality competition series created by Simon Cowell, THE X FACTOR, titled I CAN'T SING, is now available to view via a series of new production photos.
Official Poster For I CAN'T SING: THE X FACTOR MUSICAL Unveiled
The official poster for the highly anticipated new West End musical based on the international hit reality competition series created by Simon Cowell, THE X FACTOR, titled I CAN'T SING, is now available to view.
The official poster for the highly anticipated new West End musical based on the international hit reality competition series created by Simon Cowell, THE X FACTOR, titled I CAN'T SING, is now available to view.
TV: New Trailer Released for West End's X Factor Musical, I CAN'T SING!
I CAN'T SING!, the brand new musical comedy from Harry Hill & Steve Brown, opens in the West End next Spring. As previously announced, Olivier Award-winner Nigel Harman will play X Factor supremo Simon, with CYNTHIA ERIVO (recent Evening Standard Award nominee for The Color Purple) and Alan Morrissey as lovestruck contestants Chenice and Max. Joining Nigel on the judging panel will be Ashley Knight as the ever-positive boyband manager Louis and VICTORIA ELLIOT as pop queen Jordy. Simon Bailey will play the overly affectionate X Factor host Liam O'Deary, with Billy Carter as Executive Producer and Simon's right hand man, Gerard Smalls. BroadwayWorld brings you a just-released trailer below!
I CAN'T SING!, the brand new musical comedy from Harry Hill & Steve Brown, opens in the West End next Spring. As previously announced, Olivier Award-winner Nigel Harman will play X Factor supremo Simon, with CYNTHIA ERIVO (recent Evening Standard Award nominee for The Color Purple) and Alan Morrissey as lovestruck contestants Chenice and Max. Joining Nigel on the judging panel will be Ashley Knight as the ever-positive boyband manager Louis and VICTORIA ELLIOT as pop queen Jordy. Simon Bailey will play the overly affectionate X Factor host Liam O'Deary, with Billy Carter as Executive Producer and Simon's right hand man, Gerard Smalls. BroadwayWorld brings you a just-released trailer below!
Ashley Knight, Victoria Elliott & More Join West End X FACTOR Musical I CAN'T SING!; Full Cast Announced
Ahead of a performance by cast members on next Monday's broadcast of the Royal Variety Performance, Stage Entertainment and Syco Entertainment have announced full casting for I CAN'T SING!, the brand new musical comedy from Harry Hill & Steve Brown which opens in the West End next Spring.
Ahead of a performance by cast members on next Monday's broadcast of the Royal Variety Performance, Stage Entertainment and Syco Entertainment have announced full casting for I CAN'T SING!, the brand new musical comedy from Harry Hill & Steve Brown which opens in the West End next Spring.
TELL-TALE HEART and VAN GOGH Set for Long Beach Opera Double Bill, Now thru 5/19
Long Beach Opera's new double bill explores creative minds on the border between genius and madness. Former rocker Stewart Copeland delves into the twisted psyche of Edgar Allan Poe's manic murderer in the US premiere of Tell-Tale Heart and Bang on a Can composer, Michael Gordon, observes the anguished spirit of a brilliant artist in the West Coast stage premiere of Van Gogh. Featuring music at the edge of rock, jazz and classical modernism, this double bill of delusion and illusion, paranoia and inspiration begins tonight, May 11 and continues on May 18 and 19, 2013 at theEXPO Art Center, 4321 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Long Beach Opera's new double bill explores creative minds on the border between genius and madness. Former rocker Stewart Copeland delves into the twisted psyche of Edgar Allan Poe's manic murderer in the US premiere of Tell-Tale Heart and Bang on a Can composer, Michael Gordon, observes the anguished spirit of a brilliant artist in the West Coast stage premiere of Van Gogh. Featuring music at the edge of rock, jazz and classical modernism, this double bill of delusion and illusion, paranoia and inspiration begins tonight, May 11 and continues on May 18 and 19, 2013 at theEXPO Art Center, 4321 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
TELL-TALE HEART and VAN GOGH Set for Long Beach Opera Double Bill, 5/11-19
Long Beach Opera's new double bill explores creative minds on the border between genius and madness. Former rocker Stewart Copeland delves into the twisted psyche of Edgar Allan Poe's manic murderer in the US premiere of Tell-Tale Heart and Bang on a Can composer, Michael Gordon, observes the anguished spirit of a brilliant artist in the West Coast stage premiere of Van Gogh. Featuring music at the edge of rock, jazz and classical modernism, this double bill of delusion and illusion, paranoia and inspiration begins May 11 and continues on May 18 and 19, 2013 at theEXPO Art Center, 4321 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
Long Beach Opera's new double bill explores creative minds on the border between genius and madness. Former rocker Stewart Copeland delves into the twisted psyche of Edgar Allan Poe's manic murderer in the US premiere of Tell-Tale Heart and Bang on a Can composer, Michael Gordon, observes the anguished spirit of a brilliant artist in the West Coast stage premiere of Van Gogh. Featuring music at the edge of rock, jazz and classical modernism, this double bill of delusion and illusion, paranoia and inspiration begins May 11 and continues on May 18 and 19, 2013 at theEXPO Art Center, 4321 Atlantic Avenue, Long Beach, CA.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Ashley Knight been in?
Ashley Knight has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Ashley Knight been in?
Ashley Knight has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.
What was Ashley Knight's first West End show?
Ashley Knight's first West End show was Bar Mitzvah Boy which opened in 1978
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