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BIO

Theatre Includes: Nine (Royal Festival Hall, London), Oliver (original 1994 revival cast, London Palladium), Cleopatra (Sadlers Wells, Houston Ballet Company), Topper and cover for Tom Jenkins in Scrooge (UK tour, playing opposite Tommy Steele). Charles spent 3 years covering the roles of Lumiere and Monsieur D'Arque in Disney's Beauty and the Beast (International tour), Chess (Royal Albert Hall), Squidward in Spongebob Squarepants: the musical (Hammersmith Apollo and UK tour), Dr Gangle in the West End production of Love Never Dies, and most recently covering and playing Miss Trunchbull in the West End production of the RSC's Matilda. Charles was then transferred to New York to perform in the Broadway production of 'Matilda'. Charles received a nomination in the Broadway World Awards for his performance as Miss Trunchbull. Charles is currently playing Eddie/Dr Scott cover Frank N Furter in the International Tour of 'The Rocky Horror Show'.

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
Gangle [Replacement]

[West End]
London Revival, 1994
Workhouse Child


News


Kerry Ellis Joins 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL as 'Cruella de Vil' at Select Performances

West End Musical Theatre star Kerry Ellis will play Cruella de Vil at the New Theatre Oxford 3- 7 December and Brighton Theatre Royal 17 December 2024 – 5 January 2025, concluding the current UK and Ireland tour of 101 Dalmatians The Musical.
Photos: First Look At Faye Tozer As Cruella de Vil in 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL UK Tour

101 Dalmatians has released the production images featuring Faye Tozer as Cruella de Vil.
Photos: First Look At the UK Tour of 101 DALMATIANS THE MUSICAL

101 Dalmatians has released production photos of the UK national tour of 101 Dalmations- the Musical!
Photos: Kym Marsh and More in Rehearsal For 101 DALMATIONS

101 Dalmatians has released rehearsal photos featuring Kym Marsh as Cruella de Vil. Check out the photos here!
Full Cast Set For 101 DALMATIANS Musical UK & Ireland Tour

101 Dalmatians has released the full cast joining previously revealed Cruella de Vils Kym Marsh and Faye Tozer touring the UK and Ireland from June 2024. See the full cast and learn how to purchase tickets!
Video: Norm Lewis Performs ''Til I Hear You Sing' at the LOVE NEVER DIES Sitzprobe

Watch Norm Lewis perform ''Til I Hear You Sing' at the sitzprobe for the LOVE NEVER DIES Concert coming to the West End at Theatre Royal Drury Lane next week!
Full Cast Revealed Joining Norm Lewis in LOVE NEVER DIES in Concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

The full cast has been revealed joining Norm Lewis and Celinde Schoenmaker in Love Never Dies in concert at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Find out who's starring and how you can catch the show here!
VIDEO: Watch the New Extended Trailer for BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS

A new, extended trailer has been released for Bedknobs and Broomsticks in the UK!
BWW Review: BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS THE MUSICAL, King's Theatre, Glasgow

Enter a world of magic and fantasy as Disney’s classic movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks makes its world premiere as an exciting new stage musical.
Photos: First Look at BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS at The King's Glasgow

Disney’s Academy Award-winning movie Bedknobs and Broomsticks will make its Scottish premiere in Glasgow next week as an exciting new stage musical presented by Michael Harrison.
BWW Review: BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS, The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

'Where did all the happy endings go? Where can all the good times be?' When West End stalwart Dianne Pilkington enchanted the audience yesterday evening at the press night of Bedknobs and Broomsticks with The Sherman Brothers' 'The Age of Not Believing', perhaps the 1971 Disney film's most iconic number, I couldn't help but think about we have all endured over the past year and a half.
Photos: See Dianne Pilkington, Charles Brunton & More in BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS

The UK tour of Bedknobs and Broomsticks began performances at Newcastle Theatre Royal on Saturday 14 August 2021!  The UK Tour is now extended through to March 2022. The tour includes a 5-week Christmas season at Leeds Grand Theatre.
VIDEO: Inside Rehearsal For BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS; Opening This Weekend at Newcastle Theatre Royal

Performances begin at Newcastle Theatre Royal on Saturday 14 August 2021, with the UK Tour now extended through to March 2022. The tour includes a 5-week Christmas season at Leeds Grand Theatre. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets here!
BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS Comes to Milton Keynes Next Month

With the original songs by the legendary Sherman Brothers (Mary Poppins, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), including Portobello Road, The Age Of Not Believing, The Beautiful Briny, Bedknobs and Broomsticks will be brought to life by award-winning theatre-makers Candice Edmunds and Jamie Harrison.
Dianne Pilkington to Lead BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS World Premiere; Initial Casting Announced

Initial casting has been announced for the UK world premiere of the Disney musical adaptation of Bedknobs and Broomsticks.
Sharon Osbourne, Danny Dyer, and More Will Lead NATIVITY! The Musical

The highly acclaimed 'NATIVITY! THE MUSICAL' is back for a third year in London and the producers of the smash-hit show have announced that Sharon Osbourne will be joining the company as 'President of Parker Pictures'.
Full Casting Announced For Royal Exchange's THE PRODUCERS

The full company for the Royal Exchange Theatre's brand-new production of THE PRODUCERS, directed by Raz Shaw, has been announced today. Joining Julius D'Silva and Stuart Neal who play the wonderfully bizarre double act Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, are MATILDA's Ms Trunchbull Charles Brunton (Roger De Bris), Hammed Animashaun, (Carmen Ghia), Dale Meeks (Franz Liebkind), Emily-Mae (Ulla) and an ensemble of 11 multi-talented actors. This wickedly funny, outrageous love letter to the Broadway musical builds upon the Exchange's growing reputation for reinventing celebrated musicals for its unique in-the-round theatre. Raz is joined by Choreographer Alistair David and Musical Supervisor Caroline Humphris. Featuring show-stopping songs such as Springtime for Hitler and When You Got It Flaunt It the production runs from 30 November 2018 - 26 January 2019.
Photo Flash: First Look at CINDERELLA at The Bristol Hippodrome

With Christmas fast approaching, The Bristol Hippodrome presents this year's magical family pantomime Cinderella, starring national icons Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as the Fairy Godparents, as previously announced. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean to Star in CINDERELLA at The Bristol Hippodrome - Full Cast Announced!

With Autumn now upon us and Christmas fast approaching, The Bristol Hippodrome is delighted to confirm the full casting for this year's magical family pantomime Cinderella starring  national icons Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean as the Fairy Godparents as previously announced.
Photo Flash: First Look at Catherine Tate & More in MISS ATOMIC at St. James Studio

Award winning star of TV and theatre, Catherine Tate (Assassins, The Catherine Tate Show, The Vote, Doctor Who) and Dean John-Wilson (Aladdin, Here Lies Love), who takes lead role in Disney's Aladdin this summer, will lead the cast in the new musical comedy Miss Atomic Bomb, alongside musical theatre starsFlorence Andrews (A Little Night Music, Annie Get Your Gun), Simon Lipkin (The Lorax, Assassins, Rock of Ages, Avenue Q) and Daniel Boys (Any Dream Will Do, Avenue Q, Spamalot) as it explodes into the UK for its World Premiere at the St James Theatre, Victoria, in Spring 2016. The production will be running from 7 March for a strictly limited five week season, with press night on 14 March 2016.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Charles Brunton been in?

Charles Brunton has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Charles Brunton been in?

Charles Brunton has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Charles Brunton's first West End show?

Charles Brunton's first West End show was Oliver! which opened in 1994

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