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BIO

Training: Guildford School of Acting (BA Hons Musical Theatre)



Theatre: Ronald Clifford in Cruel Intensions (Bill Kenwright Ltd); Ben in Night Of The Living Dead - Live (Pleasance Theatre); Roy, Mark, Pete, Bobby Jeremy in original London cast of Fun Home (Young Vic Theatre); Stevie Wonder/1st cover Berry Gordy in Motown The Musical (Shaftesbury Theatre); Doctor in The Book of Mormon (Prince Of Wales Theatre); Black Dude in the original London cast of The Toxic Avenger (Southwark Playhouse); Man 2 in The World Goes Round (Stephen Joseph Theatre); The Olivier Awards (Royal Opera House)

Television: ‘Sing On!’ (Netflix); ‘This Morning’ (ITV); 'Sing it Kitty' commercial

Workshop: The Osmonds, Zombies & Marcus in Pattie Shop Diaries (The Other Palace); Back to the Future: The Musical (American Church); Adam in Cult (Southwark Playhouse)

Rehearsed Readings: Michael in Throne; Mark in The Beach House (Stephen Joseph Theatre)

Other work includes: Season Launch 2018 (Nottingham Playhouse); Louise Dearman: This Is Me (Concert); Motown West End Live 2017; Concert soloist (The Other Palace & The Electric Theatre)

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
Agwe [Replacement]

[West End]
2022
Referee Angel [Replacement]

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2021
Ensemble

[West End]
London Revival, 2021
Seaweed J Stubbs [Replacement]

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Ensemble [Replacement]


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Photos: SOMETHING ROTTEN! IN CONCERT in Rehearsal

All new photos have been released of the cast in rehearsals for the UK premiere concert of the hit Broadway musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! which plays Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 5 and Tuesday 6 August. Check out the photos here!
Complete Cast Set for SOMETHING ROTTEN! in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The complete cast has been revealed for the UK premiere of the hit Broadway musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN! at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Richard Fleeshman, Marisha Wallace, and Steve Furst Join SOMETHING ROTTEN! in Concert

Further casting has been announced for the UK premiere of the hit Broadway musical comedy SOMETHING ROTTEN!, which plays Theatre Royal Drury Lane on Monday 5 August and Tuesday 6 August. 
Photos: First Look at THE BIG LIFE at Stratford East

All new photos have been released from The Big Life at Stratford East. Check out the photos here!
Review: THE BIG LIFE - THE SKA MUSICAL, Stratford East

Returning to Stratford East after two decades, the vibrant ska musical The Big Life mixes the plot of Love's Labour's Lost with the arrival of the Windrush generation to London. With a big heart and a sense of fun, it takes an original approach to highlighting the plight of the new migrants who see their dreams collapse.
Interview: 'I Hope it Gets People Talking': Actors Rachel John and Ashley Samuels on the Return of THE BIG LIFE at Stratford East

Recently, we chatted with Rachel John and Ashley Samuels, who play Zulieka and Ferdy in The Big Life. We discussed the different paths they took to get into the theatre industry, the roles they play within the show and what it is like being a part of the revival twenty years after.
Stratford East Reveals Principal Cast and Creatives For THE BIG LIFE

Stratford East has announced the cast and creative team for its revival of hit Windrush Ska musical The Big Life, with book by Paul Sirett and Tameka Empson, lyrics by Paul Sirett, and music by Paul Joseph.
Chaka Khan Will Attend a Staged Reading of I'M EVERY WOMAN - THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL in London

Music legend Chaka Khan is set to attend a staged reading of ‘I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical' on Friday 1 December in London.
Cast Set For The Workshop Presentation Of I'M EVERY WOMAN - THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL

An industry  workshop presentation of I'm Every Woman - The Chaka Khan Musical will take place with two 80-minute performances at Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts, London, on Friday 10th November - show times 11.00am and 2:30pm.
Photos: First Look at ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Get a first look at photos of Once On This Island at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for ONCE ON THIS ISLAND at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Check out rehearsal photos for Once on This Island at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre.
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Sets Cast and Creative Team For ONCE ON THIS ISLAND

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast and creative team for their forthcoming production of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical Once On This Island.
VIDEO: See a Sneak Peek of Ivano Turco Singing 'Let's Dance' From FOOTBALLERS' WIVES THE MUSICAL

Celebrating the 20-year anniversary of its premiere on ITV in 2002 and ahead of a planned stage musical production, Big Broad Productions are next month releasing an 18-track studio cast recording of Footballers’ Wives The Musical. Listen to Ivano Turco singing a taster of ‘Let’s Dance’ here!
Photos: First Look at KINKY BOOTS-THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Kinky Boots is the feel-good musical by Harvey Fierstein and Cyndi Lauper, based on the popular 2005 film of the same name. Leading the cast is Cedric Neal (Back To The Future, Motown The Musical) as Lola/Simon, Joel Harper-Jackson (C O C K, Chess The Musical In Concert) as Charlie Price and Courtney Bowman (Legally Blonde, SIX) as Lauren. Kinky Boots the Musical in Concert will be stepping out and painting the town red for an extra night and we have photos of the cast in action!
Review: KINKY BOOTS - THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Boy, has the West End missed the wit and sparkle of Kinky Boots! As part of the concert series at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, last night saw the first in two special concert-versions of the show, that served to remind audiences just what they had been missing.
Daisy Wood-Davis and Hannah Lowther Join KINKY BOOTS Concert, Plus Additional Date Added

Kinky Boots the Musical in Concert will be stepping out and painting the town red for an extra night on Tuesday 9 August at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane this summer. 
Photos: All New Photos From OKLAHOMA! at the Young Vic

A second selection of all new production images have been released for the UK premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Daniel Fish’s striking revival of the classic musical which originally premiered at the Richard B. Fisher Center in 2015 ahead of its New York premiere at St. Ann’s Warehouse in 2018. 
Photos: Get a First Look at OKLAHOMA! at the West End's Young Vic Theatre

Initial production images are today released for the UK premiere of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma!  Daniel Fish’s striking revival of the classic musical which originally premiered at the Richard B. Fisher Center in 2015 ahead of its New York premiere at St. Ann’s Warehouse in 2018.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For OKLAHOMA! at the Young Vic

All new rehearsal images have been released today for the UK premiere of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! Daniel Fish’s striking revival of the classic musical.
JERUSALEM Leads April's Top 10 New London Shows

London is never short of temptations, whether epic West End shows, engrossing dramas or bold fringe offerings. From a juicy revival to a new political play and a classic musical reborn, here are some of this month’s most eye-catching openings. Don’t forget to check back for BroadwayWorld’s reviews, interviews and features!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ashley Samuels been in?

Ashley Samuels has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Ashley Samuels been in?

Ashley Samuels has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Ashley Samuels's first West End show?

Ashley Samuels's first West End show was Motown the Musical which opened in 2016

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