Chris Bennett
Latest News on Chris Bennett:
Video/Photos: First Look At OLIVER! At Leeds Playhouse (Dec 13, 2023)
Review: OLIVER!, Leeds Playhouse (Dec 7, 2023)
Photos: First Look At OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse (Nov 29, 2023)
Video/Photos: First Look At OLIVER! At Leeds Playhouse (Dec 13, 2023)
Review: OLIVER!, Leeds Playhouse (Dec 7, 2023)
Photos: First Look At OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse (Nov 29, 2023)
BIO
Chris trained at Guildford School of Acting.
Theatre includes: A Damsel in Distress (Chichester Festival Theatre) directed by Rob Ashford, Dance Captain in Urinetown (St. James Theatre and Apollo Theatre) directed by Jamie Lloyd, Harry in My Fair Lady (Sheffield Crucible), Dance Captain in South Pacific (Barbican and National Tour), u/s Bill Sikes in Oliver! (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), Dirty Dancing (Aldwych Theatre), Dance Captain in The Drowsy Chaperone (Novello Theatre), Guys and Dolls (Piccadilly Theatre) directed by Michael Grandage, Fred Casely and Billy Flynn in Chicago (National Tour), u/s Lord Evelyn in Anything Goes (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, National Theatre & National Tour), Love's Labour's Lost (National Theatre), My One and Only (Piccadilly Theatre), Naked Boys Singing (Original London production), Anything Goes
(National Tour), Indio in West Side Story (National Tour), Turnov, Espresso and Dustin in Starlight Express (Apollo Victoria Theatre) and Crazy For You (National Tour) directed by Mike Ockrent and choreographed by Susan Stroman.
Television includes: The Sound of Music Live (ITV), Merchant in Galavant (ABC Studios), Rob in EastEnders (BBC).
Most recently: understudied and played Barry, Doug, Les and Ken in Strictly Ballroom (West Yorkshire Playhouse, Princess of Wales Theatre Toronto and Piccadilly Theatre).
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STAGE CREDITS
[West End]
London Production at Theatre Royal Haymarket, 2021
Sid/Ensemble [Replacement]
Videos
Video: Watch Jenny Fitzpatrick Perform 'As Long As He Needs Me' From OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 31, 2023
News
Video/Photos: First Look At OLIVER! At Leeds Playhouse
Leeds Playhouse has today released exclusive footage and photos of Oliver! now open in its epic Quarry theatre which has been transformed in to a magnificent theatre in the round, until 27 January.
Leeds Playhouse has today released exclusive footage and photos of Oliver! now open in its epic Quarry theatre which has been transformed in to a magnificent theatre in the round, until 27 January.
Review: OLIVER!, Leeds Playhouse
Family show retains enough edge to honour its sources, providing thrills and spectacle and that wonderful, wonderful score
Family show retains enough edge to honour its sources, providing thrills and spectacle and that wonderful, wonderful score
Photos: First Look At OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
Leeds Playhouse has released the highly anticipated production photos from its spectacular staging of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! now open in its Quarry theatre until Saturday 27 January.
Leeds Playhouse has released the highly anticipated production photos from its spectacular staging of Lionel Bart’s Oliver! now open in its Quarry theatre until Saturday 27 January.
Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals for OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
See rehearsal photos of Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse.
See rehearsal photos of Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse.
Video: Watch Jenny Fitzpatrick Perform 'As Long As He Needs Me' From OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
Leeds Playhouse has released exclusive footage of the West End’s Jenny Fitzpatrick performing the ballad ‘As Long As He Needs Me’ from Lionel Bart’s Oliver!
Leeds Playhouse has released exclusive footage of the West End’s Jenny Fitzpatrick performing the ballad ‘As Long As He Needs Me’ from Lionel Bart’s Oliver!
Cast Set For OLIVER! at Leeds Playhouse
Casting has been announced for Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!
Casting has been announced for Oliver! at Leeds Playhouse. Learn more about the show and find out who is starring here!
Antipodes Theatre Company Launches Inaugural Development Retreat
Antipodes Theatre Company (Brandon Pape, Artistic Director) has enlisted over forty artists to participate in their first annual Winter Development Retreat, taking place 17-28 June, 2020.
Antipodes Theatre Company (Brandon Pape, Artistic Director) has enlisted over forty artists to participate in their first annual Winter Development Retreat, taking place 17-28 June, 2020.
Last Chance to Catch STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL
Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle stars with the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical through until the end of the celebrated run at the Piccadilly Theatre, on Saturday 27 October. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand.
Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle stars with the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical through until the end of the celebrated run at the Piccadilly Theatre, on Saturday 27 October. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand.
STRICTLY BALLROOM Will Dance Out of the West End October 27
Strictly Ballroom The Musical is based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and was transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, opening April 24 at London's Piccadilly Theatre. The dance tale will end its run on October 27.
Strictly Ballroom The Musical is based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and was transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, opening April 24 at London's Piccadilly Theatre. The dance tale will end its run on October 27.
Photo Flash: Matt Cardle Joins STRICTLY BALLROOM Tonight
New images have been released as best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle officially joins the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand at the Piccadilly Theatre.
New images have been released as best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle officially joins the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt plays the role of band leader Wally Strand at the Piccadilly Theatre.
Matt Cardle To Join Cast Of STRICTLY BALLROOM The Musical
Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle is to join the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt will play the role of band leader Wally Strand, from Tuesday 31st July at the Piccadilly Theatre. He takes over the role from Will Young.
Best-selling recording artist, X-Factor winner and West End star Matt Cardle is to join the cast of Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's acclaimed film and now transformed into a spectacular and joyous West End musical, Matt will play the role of band leader Wally Strand, from Tuesday 31st July at the Piccadilly Theatre. He takes over the role from Will Young.
Further Casting Announced For STRICTLY BALLROOM The Musical
Anna Francolini and Gerard Horan will join previously announced Jonny Labey, Zizi Strallen and Will Young in the company for Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's classic film that inspired the world to dance, Strictly Ballroom The Musical will begin performances at the Piccadilly Theatre on Thursday 29th March 2018 (Press Night Tuesday 24th April).
Anna Francolini and Gerard Horan will join previously announced Jonny Labey, Zizi Strallen and Will Young in the company for Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical. Based on Baz Luhrmann's classic film that inspired the world to dance, Strictly Ballroom The Musical will begin performances at the Piccadilly Theatre on Thursday 29th March 2018 (Press Night Tuesday 24th April).
Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen to Lead Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL
Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen will lead the cast of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical when it makes its West End debut in 2018.
Will Young, Jonny Labey and Zizi Strallen will lead the cast of Baz Luhrmann's Strictly Ballroom The Musical when it makes its West End debut in 2018.
North American Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL Begins 4/26
David Mirvish and Global Creatures in association with West Yorkshire Playhouse are delighted to present the North American Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL in Toronto. Based on the beloved 1992 film that inspired the world to dance and that took the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival that year, STRICTLY BALLROOM begins performances Wednesday April 26 and plays through Sunday June 25 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Media night is Wednesday May 3 at 8PM.
David Mirvish and Global Creatures in association with West Yorkshire Playhouse are delighted to present the North American Premiere of Baz Luhrmann's STRICTLY BALLROOM THE MUSICAL in Toronto. Based on the beloved 1992 film that inspired the world to dance and that took the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival that year, STRICTLY BALLROOM begins performances Wednesday April 26 and plays through Sunday June 25 at the Princess of Wales Theatre. Media night is Wednesday May 3 at 8PM.
Tony Winner Bebe Neuwirth Hosts 7th Annual BROADWAY SALUTES Tonight
The Broadway League and The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) welcome Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth as host for the seventh annual BROADWAY SALUTES event tonight, September 29, 2015.
The Broadway League and The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) welcome Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth as host for the seventh annual BROADWAY SALUTES event tonight, September 29, 2015.
Tony Winner Bebe Neuwirth to Host 7th Annual BROADWAY SALUTES This Month
The Broadway League and The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) are pleased to announce that Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth will host the seventh annual Broadway Salutes event on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.
The Broadway League and The Coalition of Broadway Unions and Guilds (COBUG) are pleased to announce that Tony Award winner Bebe Neuwirth will host the seventh annual Broadway Salutes event on Tuesday, September 29, 2015.
Flushed... URINETOWN Closes in the West End Today
Jamie Lloyd's production of Urinetown The Musical, which has been voted Best New Musical in the West End in the BroadwayWorld.com UK 2014 Awards, recently announced an early closing date for today, January 3, 2015 at the Apollo Theatre. The production was originally slated to run through January 10.
Jamie Lloyd's production of Urinetown The Musical, which has been voted Best New Musical in the West End in the BroadwayWorld.com UK 2014 Awards, recently announced an early closing date for today, January 3, 2015 at the Apollo Theatre. The production was originally slated to run through January 10.
Flushed... West End's URINETOWN Sets Early Closing Date
Jamie Lloyd's production of Urinetown The Musical, been voted the Best New Musical In The West End in the BroadwayWorld.com UK 2014 awards, has announced an early closing date for January 3, 2015 at the Apollo Theatre. The production was originally slated to run through January 10.
Jamie Lloyd's production of Urinetown The Musical, been voted the Best New Musical In The West End in the BroadwayWorld.com UK 2014 awards, has announced an early closing date for January 3, 2015 at the Apollo Theatre. The production was originally slated to run through January 10.
URINETOWN Wins Big in BroadwayWorld.com UK Awards; Phill Jupitus Joins Cast
Jamie Lloyd's ground breaking, splash hit production of Urinetown The Musical has been voted the Best New Musical In The West End in the BroadwayWorld.com UK 2014 awards as renowned comedian Phill Jupitus(Never Mind The Buzzc*cks, QI, Hairspray, Monty Python's Spamalot) steps into the role of the tyrannical Caldwell B. Cladwell, from Monday 1 December.
Jamie Lloyd's ground breaking, splash hit production of Urinetown The Musical has been voted the Best New Musical In The West End in the BroadwayWorld.com UK 2014 awards as renowned comedian Phill Jupitus(Never Mind The Buzzc*cks, QI, Hairspray, Monty Python's Spamalot) steps into the role of the tyrannical Caldwell B. Cladwell, from Monday 1 December.
West End's URINETOWN Supports World Toilet Day
Today, Wednesday 19 November, the cast of the multi Tony award-winning musical Urinetown, directed by Jamie Lloyd shows support for the UN recognized event: World Toilet Day.
Today, Wednesday 19 November, the cast of the multi Tony award-winning musical Urinetown, directed by Jamie Lloyd shows support for the UN recognized event: World Toilet Day.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Chris Bennett been in?
Chris Bennett has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Chris Bennett been in?
Chris Bennett has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.
What was Chris Bennett's first West End show?
Chris Bennett's first West End show was South Pacific which opened in 2011
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