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BIO

Derek Griffiths West End theatre includes: Sing a Rude Song, Two Gentlemen of Verona, The Black Mikado, The Travelling Music Show, The Secret Life of Cartoons, Run for Your Wife, Dry Rot, Aladdin, Snow White, Babes in the Wood, Miss Saigon, Beauty & The Beast, Noises Off, Twelfth Night, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and The Exonerated. He recently appeared at the National Theatre in Exit The King, and on tour in Driving Miss Daisy.

Other theatre includes: Measure for Measure and Twelfth Night (The Royal Shakespeare Company, Stratford on Avon). He received a Best Actor award for his performance in Nude with Violin, at The Royal Exchange Theatre Manchester, where he played many roles.

Television appearances include: Midsomer Murders, Small Axe, Casualty, Holby City, Doctors, Bleak Old Shop of Stuff, Silent Witness and Coronation Street.

Composing work includes: He wrote all the music for Heads & Tails, Bod, Two by Two, Mythical Magical Creatures, and many TV jingles. He wrote the music and lyrics for a production of The Three Musketeers at the Royal Exchange Theatre.

In 2014 he was awarded a gold award for his music for television from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors. His voice can be heard on many cartoon and TV ads.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Major Metcalf [Replacement]

[West End]
London Production, 1997
Lumiere

[West End]
Original London Production, 1975
Ko-Ko

[West End]
London Production, 1973
Performer


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Photos: First Look at THE THIRD MAN at the Menier Chocolate Factory

All new production photos have been released from The Third Man which opens next week at the Menier Chocolate Factory.
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For THE THIRD MAN at the Menier

All new rehearsal photos have been released for world premiere of the new musical of The Third Man, which opens later this month at the Menier.
Casting Revealed For The World Première of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory

As rehearsals begin, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced full casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who is starring in the show here!
Casting Revealed for The World Premiere of THE THIRD MAN at Menier Chocolate Factory

As public booking opens, the Menier Chocolate Factory has announced initial casting for the world première of the new musical, The Third Man. Learn more about who will be starring in the show here!
Su Pollard, Ian McKellen, and More Take Home UK Pantomime Association 2023 Pantomime Awards

The UK Pantomime Association (UKPA) has announced the winners of The Pantomime Awards 2023 in association with Butlin’s at a star-studded ceremony which took place at the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End on the evening of Tuesday 11 April 2023.  
The UK Pantomime Association Appoints Derek Griffiths as its Inaugural Vice President

Derek Griffiths MBE, the highly-acclaimed and much-loved actor, children's television presenter, composer and pantomime performer, has been appointed as the inaugural Vice President of the UK Pantomime Association.  
AND BREATHE..., Ivano Turco, Lucy St Louis, and More Take Home Black British Theatre Awards

The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs), the UK's first award show to celebrate the excellence and influence of Black performers and creatives in the theatre industry, were held last night.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST Panto Returns to Fairfield Halls This Year

Dick & Dom, real names Richard McCourt and Dominic Wood, will be known to audiences from their many hit TV shows including Dick and Dom in da Bungalow; Diddy TV; Are You Smarter Than a 10 Year Old; Absolute Genius with Dick & Dom and many others. They are no strangers to the stage either having appeared in the West End production of Spamalot plus their many pantomime and festival appearances.
Black British Theatre Awards Announces 2021 Nominees; PHANTOM, CINDERELLA, PRINCE OF EGYPT, and More!

The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs), the UK's first award show to celebrate the excellence and influence of Black performers and creatives in the theatre industry, have announced the 2021 nominees.
World's Longest Running Play THE MOUSETRAP Plans May 17 Return

The long-running West End production of Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap is currently eyeing a May 17 reopening.
Watford Palace Theatre Announces 2019-2020 Season

Artistic Director Brigid Larmour today announces programming to complete Watford Palace Theatre's season for September 2019 - June 2020, following the world première of Mushy: Lyrically Speaking earlier this month. The co-production with Rifco Theatre Company is now on tour across the UK until 5 October.
Watford Palace Theatre Announces Full Cast For Patrick Hamilton's GASLIGHT

Watford Palace Theatre today announce full cast for Patrick Hamilton's classic psychological thriller, Gaslight. Richard Beecham directs Hannah Hutch (Nancy), Sandra James-Young (Elizabeth), Jasmine Jones (Jack Manningham), Tricia Kelly (Inspector Rough) and Sally Tatum (Bella Manningham). The production opens on 7 October with previews from 2 October and runs until 26 October.
Watford Palace Theatre Announces A Radical Re-imagining Of Patrick Hamilton's GASLIGHT

Watford Palace Theatre today announce a radical re-imagining of Patrick Hamilton's classic psychological thriller, Gaslight, directed by Richard Beecham. The production opens on 7 October with previews from 2 October and runs until 26 October.
Review Roundup: Patrick Marber's EXIT THE KING, with Rhys Ifans

Somewhere in Europe the kingdom is disintegrating. It's the last day of King Berenger's life. Queen Marguerite is preparing for the end and Queen Marie is in denial. The King is 400 years old and dying, but he's clinging on for dear life...
Photo Flash: Rhys Ifans, Indira Varma, and More Star in the National's EXIT THE KING

Somewhere in Europe the kingdom is disintegrating. It's the last day of King Berenger's life. Queen Marguerite is preparing for the end and Queen Marie is in denial. The King is 400 years old and dying, but he's clinging on for dear life...
BWW Interview: Debra Gillett Talks EXIT THE KING

Exit the King marks the first time Eugène Ionesco work has been performed at the National. Playing on the vast Olivier stage, this absurdist play features a cast of just six actors, an intimate staging. One of those is actress Debra Gillett, making her return to the National. With the production opening tomorrow, Debra shares how rehearsals have been going and looks ahead to how Exit the King will resonate with audiences and actors alike.
Photo Flash: Rhys Ifans, Patrick Marber and the Cast of EXIT THE KING In Rehearsal

The great tragicomedy EXIT THE KING is brought to life on the Olivier stage this summer, the first time Eugene Ionesco's work has been performed at the National Theatre. Patrick Marber (Three Days in the Country, Hedda Gabler) directs his new version of Exit the King with Rhys Ifans (A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic) in the title role and Indira Varma (Man and Superman) as his first Queen.
The National Theatre Announces More Season Details, Including FOLLIES Casting

The National Theatre announces new information, and recaps its upcoming season.
National Theatre Announces its May-September 2018 Season

The National Theatre has announced its May-September 2018 season.
Photo Flash: First Look at Theatre Royal Bath's DRIVING MISS DAISY

Theatre Royal Bath Productions today releases production images for Alfred Uhry's Driving Miss Daisy, directed by Richard Beecham. The play stars Dame Sian Phillips and Derek Griffiths with Teddy Kempner.  Following previews at Theatre Royal Bath from 6 to 9 September, Driving Miss Daisy is now on UK tour with press night on Tuesday 12 September at Richmond Theatre.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Derek Griffiths been in?

Derek Griffiths has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Derek Griffiths been in?

Derek Griffiths has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Derek Griffiths's first West End show?

Derek Griffiths's first West End show was Two Gentlemen of Verona which opened in 1973

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