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BIO

Training: Bodywork, Cambridge Performing Arts, National Diploma in Musical Theatre.



Theatre includes: featured ensemble, understudy and performed Lion/Zeke in The Wizard of Oz (London Palladium), ensemble, understudy and performed Goran in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK tour), ensemble in Mary Poppins (UK tour), Mac, understudy Bert Barry in 42nd Street (UK tour), Jeb, understudy and performed Gideon in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (UK tour and Haymarket), Mowgli in Jungle Book (Worthing Pavilion), Eddie Johnson in The Young Ones on Summer Holiday (Worthing Pavilion), Peter in Peter Pan (Hazlitt, Maidstone), Buttons in Cinderella (Hexagon, Reading) and Eros in Jason and The Argonauts.

Films include: dancer in Sylvia.

Other work includes: dancer for L’Oreal Hair Show (Earls Court) and backing singing to Westlife (1999 Royal Variety Performance, Birmingham Hippodrome).

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Transfer, 2016
Performer (Swing)

[West End]
World Premiere Production, 2016
Ensemble

[West End]
West End Original Production, 2013
Oompa-Loompa

[West End]
London Revival, 2011
Ensemble


News


P.S. I'M A TERRIBLE PERSON to Get Fully-Staged Development Workshop

Pint of Wine Theatre Company announces a three-week development workshop of Francesca Forristal and Jordan Paul Clarkea??s a??P.S. Ia??m A Terrible Persona??, a new dark comedy musical about addiction through the eyes of 16-year-old, Martha Weiss.
Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsal Photos For THE BOY IN THE DRESS at Royal Shakespeare Company

Production images for the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical The Boy in the Dresshave now been released.
BWW Feature: The Renaissance of the Religious Musical

Why are religious musicals experiencing a comeback in the West End? BroadwayWorld spoke to London performers about stories of faith and how their personal outlook on life connects with the material.
Full Casting Announced For The Royal Shakespeare Company's Production Of THE BOY IN THE DRESS

Full casting is announced for The Boy in the Dress, the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 8 November.
Cast Announced For Ballroom Drama KISS ME QUICKSTEP At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

Full casting has been announced for the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich's sequin studded production of Amanda Whittington's ballroom drama, Kiss Me Quickstep. The production opens in Hornchurch from 22 February - 9 March, transfers to Ipswich (13 - 23 March) and then will tour to Theatr Clwyd (26 - 30 March); the first time the Queen's Theatre has worked with this major theatre.
Ballroom Drama KISS ME QUICKSTEP Opens At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

Full casting has been announced for the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich's sequin studded production of Amanda Whittington's ballroom drama, Kiss Me Quickstep. The production opens in Hornchurch from 22 February - 9 March, transfers to Ipswich (13 - 23 March) and then will tour to Theatr Clwyd (26 - 30 March); the first time the Queen's Theatre has worked with this major theatre.
Cast Announced For Ballroom Drama KISS ME QUICKSTEP At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

Full casting has been announced for the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich's sequin studded production of Amanda Whittington's ballroom drama, Kiss Me Quickstep. The production opens in Hornchurch from 22 February - 9 March, transfers to Ipswich (13 - 23 March) and then will tour to Theatr Clwyd (26 - 30 March); the first time the Queen's Theatre has worked with this major theatre.
Selladoor Worldwide Presents Selladoor Creation

Selladoor Worldwide has announced the launch of Selladoor Creation - a brand new platform for new writers to showcase and develop their work with the backing of one of the UK's leading theatre producers. With this new company, Selladoor will continue to support diverse and challenging work from talented artists, and bring innovative new work to the national and international stage, making it accessible for all audiences.
New Children's Cast and Online Lottery Announced For The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL

The Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical has announced that Sara Munday and Olivia Wells will join Lily-Mae Evans and Savannah Read in the title role of Matilda from 13 March 2018. Seen by over 7.7 million people across more than 60 cities worldwide, the multi award-winning production is now playing its seventh year in London, booking at the Cambridge Theatre until 10 February 2019.
Lily-Mae Evans, Kitty Peterkin and Savannah Read Join MATILDA THE MUSICAL

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has announced that Lily-Mae Evans, Kitty Peterkin and Savannah Read will join Emma Moore in the title role of Matilda from 12 September 2017. The multi award-winning production is about to enter its seventh year in the West End and is booking at the Cambridge Theatre until 27 May 2018.
David Shannon, Gina Beck, Tom Edden, and Marianne Benedict Join MATILDA THE MUSICAL

The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has announced its new adult cast with David Shannon playing Miss Trunchbull alongside Gina Beck as Miss Honey and Tom Edden and Marianne Benedict as Mr and Mrs Wormwood. The multi award-winning production is currently playing its sixth year in the West End and is booking until 27 May 2018.
Rialto Chatter: Broadway-Bound GROUNDHOG DAY to Play Schoenfeld Theatre This Spring?

While the producers remain coy regarding an opening date and theater for the production, The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports today that sources say they have a Shubert theater lined up.
Breaking News: GROUNDHOG DAY Musical Will Still Cast Shadow on Broadway

Although Scott Rudin withdrew as a producer from the musical adaptation of GROUNDHOG DAY earlier this summer, The New York Times reports that following a successful debut at London's Old Vic Theatre, the show will still be transferring to Broadway as planned.
Photo Flash: New Musical GROUNDHOG DAY Opens At The Old Vic

Artistic Director of the Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film Groundhog Day. The brand-new musical had its opening last night at London's Old Vic.
Review Roundup: GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL Opens in London

Artistic Director of the Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film Groundhog Day. The brand-new musical had its opening today at the Old Vic and the critics are weighing in.
Photo Flash: First Look at New Musical GROUNDHOG DAY

Artistic Director of The Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international musical sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film GROUNDHOG DAY. It's now in previews, with a press night on Tuesday 16 August.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with New Musical GROUNDHOG DAY

Artistic Director of The Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international musical sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film GROUNDHOG DAY. It previews from Monday 11 July 2016 with a press night on Tuesday 16 August 2016.
STAGE TUBE: Tim Minchin Previews Song from Broadway-Bound GROUNDHOG DAY Musical!

The upcoming musical stage adaptation of GROUNDHOG DAY is set to premiere at London's Old Vic Theater this July before making the transfer to Broadway next January.
Producer Scott Rudin Withdraws from Broadway-Bound GROUNDHOG DAY Musical

Scott Rudin has withdrawn as a producer for the upcoming musical stage adaptation of GROUNDHOG DAY. The production is set to premiere at London's Old Vic Theater this July before making the transfer to Broadway next January.
GROUNDHOG DAY Previews Delayed at the Old Vic

The world premiere of GROUNDHOG DAY has been delayed because of the 'technical requirements' involved in the production.  Previews are now postponed until 15 July with an opening night of 16 August.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has David Birch been in?

David Birch has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has David Birch been in?

David Birch has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was David Birch's first West End show?

David Birch's first West End show was The Wizard of Oz which opened in 2011

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