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BIO

Darren Bennett is a hugely experienced and talented Musical Theatre actor. He joins the faculty fresh from the UK Tour of The Judy Garland Songbook and the West End cast of Dirty Rotten Scoundrels. An established leading man he has enjoyed success in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Singin’ in the Rain, Merrily We Roll Along, Cats, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers, Little Shop of Horrors and he even got the opportunity to play Gene Kelly in Ol’ Blue Eyes Live on TV.

He is a former cast member of the famed Hot Shoe Shuffle and further credits include; King Connelly in Build Me Up Buttercup – Dominion Studio, Man in Longer than it takes to Say Goodbye – Kings Head, Boromir/company in Lord of the Rings, Mr Gault in Whatever Happened to Baby Jane at Theatre Royal, Brighton. Darren has had considerable experience in running workshops.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2023
VINCE FONTAINE/ ALTERNATE TEEN ANGEL [Replacement]

[West End]
London Production, 2022
Officer Mailie

[West End]
West End Premiere Production, 2014
Ensemble

Gerard

Nikos

[West End]
2012
Abanazar

Productions

 
[Broadway, 2017] [Replacement]
Producer[Replacement]

News


Jason Donovan and Peter Andre Will Return to GREASE in the West End

Australian stars Jason Donovan and Peter Andre will return to Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE at the Dominion Theatre following their highly acclaimed performances last year.
GREASE Will End West End Run in Eight Weeks

With only 8 weeks to go, Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, has so far been seen by over 250,000 people in the West End making it the Dominion Theatre's most successful summer run since We Will Rock You. GREASE began previews on 3 May 2022 with an official opening on 17 May 2022. The musical last played the Dominion Theatre 26 years ago, closing in 1996, and was as popular and busy this time round, as it was then. 
Photos: Jason Donovan and Peter Andre in GREASE in the West End

Australian star singer and actor Jason Donovan will play Teen Angel at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, which plays at the Dominion. Check out photos!
Photos: First Look at Jason Donovan as 'Teen Angel' in GREASE

All new photos have been released of Jason Donovon as Teen Angel in the West End production of Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, which opened at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May. 
Photos: Inside Press Night For GREASE at the Dominion Theatre

All new photos have been released from the press night of the new West End production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, which took place at the Dominion Theatre yesterday, Tuesday 17 May 2022, with an afterparty at Swingers London.
VIDEO: All New First Look at GREASE, Opening Tonight on the West End

All new video clips have been released for the new West End production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, which has its official opening at the Dominion Theatre tonight, Tuesday 17 May 2022. Previews began on Tuesday 3 May 2022.
Photos: First Look at All New Photos From GREASE in the West End

All new production images have been released for the new West End production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022. Previews began on Tuesday 3 May 2022.
Photos: Inside Rehearsals for GREASE, with Dan Partridge & Olivia Moore

All new rehearsal images have been released for the new West End production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022. 
VIDEO: Olivia Moore Sings 'Hopelessly Devoted To You' From GREASE

All new video has been released of Olivia Moore singing 'Hopelessly Devoted To You' from GREASE. Olivia plays Sandy in the new West End production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey’s iconic musical GREASE, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022.
Jason Donovan Will Play Teen Angel in GREASE at Certain Performances at The Dominion Theatre

Australian star singer and actor Jason Donovan will play Teen Angel at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE, opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022.
Peter Andre Will Play Vince Fontaine in Some Performances of GREASE at The Dominion Theatre

Peter Andre will make his West End debut playing the role of Vince Fontaine at certain performances in a new production of Jim Jacobs & Warren Casey's iconic musical GREASE opening at the Dominion Theatre on Tuesday 17 May 2022, with previews from Tuesday 3 May 2022. GREASE is directed by Nikolai Foster and choreographed by Arlene Phillips.
Curve and De Montfort University Continue Strategic Partnership With New Projects for 2021

Cultural Leicester powerhouses Curve and De Montfort University have announced plans to continue their strategic partnership throughout 2021 with a host of new projects. DMU has remained supportive of Curve and the arts, including sponsorship of the Made at Curve production of The Color Purple – at Home.
Curve to Share THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST Online For Free

urve (Leicester) are going to share a tech recording of their critically acclaimed production of The Importance of Being Earnest (2016) online for free. The production will be uploaded on Sunday 5th April at 7pm as a warm up to the Oliver Awards - Greatest Moments, airing at 10.15pm on ITV.
WEST SIDE STORY Extends Run At Curve (Leicester)

It has today been announced that Curve theatre is extending the run of its critically-acclaimed Made at Curve production of the classic musical, West Side Story.
Photo Flash: First Look at WEST SIDE STORY at Curve (Leicester)

Made at Curve presents West Side Story, running in Leicester this Christmas 23 Nov 2019 – 11 Jan 2020.
Photo Flash: Meet the Cast of Curve's WEST SIDE STORY

Casting has been announced for the Made at Curve production of West Side Story, running in Leicester this Christmas 23 Nov 2019 – 11 Jan 2020.
Photo Flash: First Look at the UK and Ireland Tour of GREASE

The UK and Ireland tour of GREASE, which opened at Leeds Grand Theatre on Wednesday 19 June, is running there until 20 July 2019. The tour then continues until October 2019.
Photo Flash: The Cast of the UK and Ireland Tour of GREASE Meet the Press

TV presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Ore Oduba, will play the role of Teen Angel at additional dates on the UK and Ireland tour of GREASE. Ore alternates the role with Peter Andre. As previously announced, Ore will play the role on 24 & 25 June and from 29 June to 16 July at Leeds Grand, the opening venue of the tour. In addition, Ore will perform at Birmingham Hippodrome on 19, 20 23 & 24 August and King's Theatre, Glasgow from 27 to 31 August.
Photo Flash: Inside Press Night For the UK and Ireland Tour of GREASE in Leeds

The press night for the UK and Ireland tour of GREASE took place at Leeds Grand Theatre on Wednesday 26 June. The production runs in Leeds until 20 July 2019. The tour then continues until October 2019.
Samantha Mumba To Share Role Of Teen Angel With Peter Andre and Ore Oduba In The UK and Ireland Tour Of GREASE

TV presenter and winner of Strictly Come Dancing, Ore Oduba, will play the role of Teen Angel at additional dates on the UK and Ireland tour of GREASE. Ore alternates the role with Peter Andre. As previously announced, Ore will play the role on 24 & 25 June and from 29 June to 16 July at Leeds Grand, the opening venue of the tour. In addition, Ore will perform at Birmingham Hippodrome on 19, 20 23 & 24 August and King's Theatre, Glasgow from 27 to 31 August.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Darren Bennett been in?

Darren Bennett has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Darren Bennett been in?

Darren Bennett has appeared on London's West End in 7 shows.

What was Darren Bennett's first West End show?

Darren Bennett's first West End show was Aladdin - A Wish Come True which opened in 2012

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