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BIO

Training: Guildhall School of Music & Drama



Theatre includes: Dick Whittington and his Cat (Hackney Empire); Sweet Charity (Donmar Warehouse); Blues In The Night (Kiln Theatre); In The Willows (UK Tour); Guys and Dolls (Royal Albert Hall); Me and My Girl (Chichester); Jack and the Beanstalk (Wimbledon); The Light Princess (National Theatre); The Hothouse (Trafalgar Studios); The Ladykillers (West End and UK Tour); Kiss Me, Kate (Chichester & The Old Vic); No Naughty Bits (Hampstead Theatre); The Wiz (Birmingham Rep/West Yorkshire Playhouse); Company (Donmar Warehouse); The Fantastics (Duchess Theatre); Twelfth Night, Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Trolius & Cressida (all Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre); Chicago (Adelphi Theatre); Carousel, Fuente Ovejuna, Caroline or Change, The Villains Opera, Money, Candide, Peter Pan, Guys and Dolls and Trackers (all National Theatre); As You Like It (Wyndham’s Theatre); Simply Heavenly (Young Vic/Trafalgar Studio); Zenobia, Measure for Measure and Twelfth Night (all RSC); Once On This Island (Birmingham Rep); Carmen Jones (The Old Vic); Just So (Tricycle Theatre); School for Scandal (Royal Exchange Theatre); The Boys from Syracuse, Lady Be Good, Twelfth Night and Carmen Jones (all Crucible Theatre, Sheffield); Clive has returned to the Hackney Empire on numerous occasions to play The Dame in their Christmas pantomime.

TV includes: The Canterville Ghost (BBC); Midsomer Murders (ITV); Will (TNT); So Awkward (4 Series, CBBC); Evermoor (2 Series, Disney); The Kennedys (BBC); The Fun Police (Roughcut); All the Small Things; Doctor Who; Tracy Beaker (4 series, CBBC); Dalziel & Pascoe, Networked, Casualty, Bloodrights and Say It With Music (all BBC); American Voices (Lodestar Productions); The Harry Hill Show and The Bill (ITV); Spatz (Thames); Paper Mask and After the War (Granada); Snakes and Ladders (Yorkshire TV); Entertaining Angels Unaware (Carlton).

Film includes: Beauty and the Beast; Manderlay and Crime Strike.

Awards: Olivier Award for ‘Best Supporting Actor in a Musical’ for Guys and Dolls (National Theatre, 1997); Olivier Award nominations for ‘Outstanding Achievement in an Affiliate Theatre’ for Mother Goose (Hackney Empire, 2009) and ‘Best Supporting Performance’ for, Carousel (National Theatre, 1993).

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STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2024
Eddie Souther [Replacement]

[West End]
2022
Mother Goose

[West End]
West End Revival, 2022
Eddie Souther

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Jethro [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Revival, 2019
Cast

[West End]
2013
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 2011
One-Round

[West End]
London Revival, 2007
Baker

[London]
Royal National Theatre Production, 2006
Performer

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1999
Performer

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1996
Nicely-Nicely Johnson

[West End]
Donmar Warehouse Revival, 1995
Harry

[West End]
London Production, 1994
Papa Ge

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1992
Enoch Snow

[London Fringe]
Workshop, 1992
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 1991
Rum

Productions

 
[West End, 2022]
Director
 
[West End, 2012]
Performer

Awards and Nominations

Olivier Awards - 2009 - Outstanding Achievement In An Affiliate Theatre

Clive RoweMother Goose


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Olivier Awards - 1997 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical

Clive Rowe, Guys And Dolls

Olivier Awards - 1993 - Best Supporting Performance in a Musical

Clive Rowe, Carousel

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News


Full Cast and Creative Team Set For Hackney Empire's 25th Pantomime DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT

The full casting and creative team have been announced for Hackney Empire's 25th pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat. 
Video: Stephen Schwartz and Lucie Jones Talk THE BAKER'S WIFE in London

Performances are now underway for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife at Menier Chocolate Factory, with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. In an all new video, hear from Schwartz as well as star Lucie Jones, as they talk about the production. Check out the video here!
Video: New Trailer For THE BAKER'S WIFE at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has released an all new trailer for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Check out the video here!
ALICE DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE Studio Cast Recording To be Released This Week

Center Stage Records will release of ALICE DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE, a new musical journey inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic tale. Learn more!
Review Roundup: THE BAKER'S WIFE at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory just celebrated opening night of Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein.  Let's see what the London critics are saying!
Review: THE BAKER'S WIFE, Menier Chocolate Factory

A gentler offering from Stephen Schwartz’s catalogue, this immersive show whisks you away to a time long past with a phenomenal ensemble who find the heart and soul in their characters. Perhaps the mistake made 50 years ago was attempting to bring The Baker’s Wife to a larger space. In the Menier’s intimate space, it makes for a real treat.
Photos: Lucie Jones & More in THE BAKER'S WIFE at Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory is now presenting Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Check out first photos of Lucie Jones and the rest of the cast in action!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE BAKER'S WIFE at Menier Chocolate Factory

All new rehearsal photos ahve been released for The Menier Chocolate Factory’s major revival of Stephen Schwartz and Joseph Stein’s The Baker’s Wife with Lucie Jones and Clive Rowe. The production opens on 17 July, with previews from 6 July, and runs until 14 September.
Review: SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL, Dominion Theatre

After a gruelling few years of cancellations and Covid, Bill Buckhurst's production of Sister Act The Musical was first enjoyed at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2022. Having opened in March 2024 at the Dominion Theatre, a new cast continues the success of this pacy, slick and hugely enjoyable production.
Full Cast Set For THE BAKER'S WIFE at The Menier Chocolate Factory

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for Gordon Greenberg’s production of The Baker’s Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learnm ore about the cast here!
Initial Cast Set For Revival of THE BAKER'S WIFE at the Menier Chocolate Factory; Lucie Jones, Clive Rowe, and More!

The Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for The Baker's Wife – with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Joseph Stein. Learn more about the cast here!
Lee Mead Will Join SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL and Ruth Jones Extends Run

The producers of the award-winning production of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have announced that stage and screen talent Lee Mead will star as Eddie Souther from Monday 10 June 2024. Following her acclaimed return to London's West End, Ruth Jones will now also extend her run as Mother Superior until Saturday 3 August 2024.
25th Hackney Empire Panto DICK WHITTINGTON AND HIS CAT Will Open in November, Directed by Clive Rowe

Olivier Award-winner Clive Rowe will return to direct and star in Hackney Empire's 25th pantomime, Dick Whittington and his Cat.
Review: SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL, Dominion Theatre

Sister Act The Musical’s tagline is “A Divine Musical Comedy” but whether the gods were for or against the film or this later version is debatable.
Listen: Beverley Knight Sings 'Fabulous, Baby!' From SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

An all new track has been released from Sister Act the Musical, 'Fabulous, Baby!', performed by Beverley Knight. Listen to the song here!
Photos: First Look at SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre

All new photos have been released from SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL at the Dominion Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL

All new photos have been released of Beverley Knight, Ruth Jones, Lesley Joseph and the cast of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL in rehearsals. Check out the photos here!
London Theatre Week - See over 50 Award-Winning Musicals and Plays with Tickets from £15, £25 or £35

London Theatre Week is the West End’s biggest promotion, giving you the chance to see over 50 amazing award-winning musicals and stunning plays with tickets from £15, £25 or £35
Full Cast Set for SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre

The producers of SISTER ACT THE MUSICAL have revealed the full casting for the run at the Dominion Theatre from 15 March to 8 June 2024.  Find out who is starring in the show here!
Boxing Day Sale: Tickets From £25 for SISTER ACT at the Dominion Theatre

Boxing Day Sale: Tickets from £25 for Sister Act! Based on the beloved film, this story of music, mishaps and nuns on the run is a joyous and uplifting tale of finding your voice and singing out, with your sisters by your side.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Clive Rowe been in?

Clive Rowe has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Clive Rowe been in?

Clive Rowe has appeared on London's West End in 15 shows.

What was Clive Rowe's first West End show?

Clive Rowe's first West End show was Carmen Jones which opened in 1991

What awards has Clive Rowe been nominated for?

Outstanding Achievement In An Affiliate Theatre (Olivier Awards) for Mother Goose, Best Supporting Performance in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Guys And Dolls and Best Supporting Performance in a Musical (Olivier Awards) for Carousel.

What awards has Clive Rowe won?

Clive Rowe has won the Best Supporting Performance in a Musical at the Olivier Awards for his role in Guys and Dolls.

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