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BIO

Place of birth: London


Training: Sylvia Young Theatre School
Theatre: West End: Bugsy Malone (original production - Her Majesty's Theatre); Starlight Express (Apollo Victoria and Bochum, Germany); Doctor Dolittle (original production - Hammersmith Apollo); Jesus Christ Superstar (Lyceum Theatre). Fringe: Motortown Blues (King's Head); Leola (Bloomsbury Theatre)
Television: Nobody's Hero; Grange Hill; Robbie; Outside Edge; EastEnders
Film: Santa Claus; The Human Factor; The Bounty
Radio: Mr Tear-up Diaries (Goldmind Studios)
Video: Sandra Bee Unleashed; Aunty Gertrude, Baby Monster (both for Peace Week
Other: Andrew Lloyd Webbers' 50th birthday celebration (Royal Albert Hall); PJ & Duncan 'Psyche' tour; The Spice Girls' 'Christmas in Spice World' tour. Gary is currently writing songs for his own and other recording projects

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Production, 2021
Banzai [Replacement]

Ensemble

[West End]
Original London Production, 1998
Ensemble


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VIDEO: 150 Performers Record 'Make Them Hear You' to Raise Runds for StopWatch
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2020

Danielle Tarento has brought together more than 150 Black and Black mixed race actors from the UK and the US, along with a 38-piece orchestra, to record a??Make Them Hear You,a?? from the Broadway musical Ragtime.
London's Best-Selling Musical, THE LION KING, Enters 14th Year at Lyceum
by BWW News Desk - Oct 19, 2012

Disney's record-breaking musical 'The Lion King' enters its 14th triumphant year at London's Lyceum Theatre on October 19th. Having opened in 1999, this award-winning production remains the West End's best-selling stage production.
Photo Flash: West End's LION KING Celebrates 5000 Performances!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 14, 2011

On Tuesday 13th September the London Company of the award-winning stage musical The Lion King played its 5000th performance at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End. Now in its 12th record-breaking year, The Lion King has been seen by almost 10 million people in the UK and 60 million people worldwide, making it one of the most successful productions in theatre history.
THE LION KING Celebrates 5000th Performance!
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 13, 2011

On Tuesday 13th September the London Company of the award-winning stage musical The Lion King will play its 5000th performance at the Lyceum Theatre in London's West End. Now in its 12th record-breaking year, The Lion King has been seen by almost 10 million people in the UK and 60 million people worldwide, making it one of the most successful productions in theatre history.
THE LION KING Celebrates Another Record Breaking Year In London
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 4, 2011

Disney's award-winning production of THE LION KING smashed all previous West End box office records - including its own, set in 2009 - as it completed 2010 with two weeks of sold out performances.
THE LION KING Celebrates Eleventh Anniversary In The West End
by Carrie Dunn - Oct 21, 2010

Disney's award-winning musical The Lion King continues to reign as one of the most popular shows in West End history as it celebrates its eleventh anniversary at the Lyceum Theatre this month.
THE LION KING Celebrates Eleven Years In The West End
by Gabrielle Sierra - Oct 20, 2010

Disney's award-winning musical 'The Lion King' continues to reign as one of the most popular shows in West End history as it celebrates its eleventh anniversary at the Lyceum Theatre this month.
THE LION KING Breaks Box Office Records At The Lyceum Theater For 2009
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jan 7, 2010

The London production of Disney's award-winning musical THE LION KING ended a remarkable 2009 by smashing two more box office records.
THE LION KING Becomes The 9th Longest Running Musical In West End History 12/18
by BWW News Desk - Dec 18, 2009

On Friday December 18, Disney's award-winning production of THE LION KING will play its 4,265th performance to become the 9th longest-running musical in West End history.
THE LION KING Becomes Ninth-Longest Running Musical In West End History
by Carrie Dunn - Dec 16, 2009

On Friday 18th December, Disney's award-winning production of The Lion King will play its 4,265th performance, overtaking Cameron Mackintosh's legendary production of Miss Saigon to become the ninth longest-running musical in West End history.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Gary Forbes been in?

Gary Forbes has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Gary Forbes been in?

Gary Forbes has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Gary Forbes's first West End show?

Gary Forbes's first West End show was Doctor Dolittle which opened in 1998

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