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BIO

Theatre: Cats (Cyprus); On The Town (Japan); 42nd Street (Theatre Royal Drury Lane); Wicked (UK and International Tour)

Television and Film: 42nd Street, The People’s Strictly (BBC1); The Generation Game with Mel & Sue (BBC); The Royal Variety Performance (ITV); The Olivier Awards (ITV)

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Revival, 2021
Brad/Ensemble [Replacement]


News


HAIRSPRAY Rehearses 12 New Performers to Avoid Further Performance Cancellations

This comes after the show was forced to close on July 4 after a cast member tested positive for COVID-19. The closure period extended on July 12 due to “a small number of isolated positive cases of Covid-19 within the company.'
HAIRSPRAY Extends Cancelled Performances Through 18 July After Member of Team Tests Positive For COVID-19

Learn more about options for ticketholders, including rebooking for a new date, or receiving a full refund.
HAIRSPRAY Cancels Performances Through 13 July After Member of Team Tests Positive For COVID-19

Learn more about options for ticketholders, including rebooking for a new date, or receiving a full refund.
HAIRSPRAY Cancels Today's Matinee Due to Suspected Case of COVID-19 Among Production Team

If you are a ticketholder for today's performance, learn more about options for refunds or exchanging your tickets to an alternative date.
Photo Flash: First Look at Michael Ball, Lizzie Bea, Marisha Wallace, and More in HAIRSPRAY

The production is now playing at the London Coliseum, running 21 June through 29 September 2021.
VIDEO: Inside HAIRSPRAY's Return to London's West End!

This week the smash hit musical Hairspray made its big return to the West End stage! Get a peek inside the show's joyous first performance here!
VIDEO: The Cast of HAIRSPRAY Performs 'You Can't Stop the Beat' on BBC The One Show

Check out the 2021 West End cast performing the show's finale - You Can't Stop the Beat!
Les Dennis Joins the Cast of HAIRSPRAY at The London Coliseum

Entertainment legend Les Dennis will join the new production of Hairspray the Musical which is set to play a limited season at the London Coliseum from Monday 21st June – Wednesday 29th September 2021.
HAIRSPRAY West End Revival Postponed to Autumn 2020

The multi-award-winning smash hit musical Hairspray has announced new dates for its limited West End return.
Official: Lulu To Join Cast Of 42ND STREET as Dorothy Brock

Lulu returns to the West End after 30 years to join the cast of 42nd Street, the dazzling and romantic homage to the world of musical theatre in the iconic role of 'Dorothy Brock' in this five star production.
Photo Coverage: WICKED Returns to Manila Gala Night

Coming directly from a multi record-breaking tour of the UK and Ireland, Stephen Schwartz' WICKED plays in Manila for the second time as part of a major international tour. Gala night was held last Wednesday, February 8, 2017.
WICKED Returns to Manila, Praises Filipino Audiences

Hailed as 'one of the most popular West End musicals ever' by the London Evening Standard, Stephen Schwartz's WICKED returns to Manila after a phenomenal run of the Australasian production three years ago. According to James Cundall, producer and chief executive of Lunchbox Theatrical Productions, he brought back WICKED as a fulfillment of a promise he gave to Filipino audiences a few years back. He recalled that during the last night of the show at the main theatre of the Cultural Center of the Philippines, the audiences serenaded the cast with songs as a goodbye gift and a treat to a great and fantastic show. 'We've never seen such a loving audience than here in the Philippines,' said Cundall.
WICKED International Tour Will Travel East in 2017!

WICKED, the musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, launched an international tour this summer from the UK and next up, the cast will travel east!
WICKED Kicks Off UK/International Tour at Alhambra Theatre Tonight

WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce that Jacqueline Hughes (Elphaba), Carly Anderson (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Steven Pinder (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible), Iddon Jones (Boq), Emily Shaw (Nessarose) and Jodie Steele (Standby for Elphaba) will lead the cast at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from tonight 20 July 2016 (and on its subsequent international tour).
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the WICKED Tour Cast

WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, has released rehearsal pictures of Jacqueline Hughes (Elphaba), Carly Anderson (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Steven Pinder (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible), Iddon Jones (Boq) and Emily Shaw (Nessarose), who lead the UK/International Tour cast.
WICKED Announces UK/International Tour Cast - Jacqueline Hughes, Carly Anderson, Bradley Jaden and More; Opens at Alhambra Theatre, July 20

WICKED, the West End and Broadway musical phenomenon that tells the incredible untold story of the Witches of Oz, is delighted to announce that Jacqueline Hughes (Elphaba), Carly Anderson (Glinda), Bradley Jaden (Fiyero), Steven Pinder (The Wizard and Doctor Dillamond), Kim Ismay (Madame Morrible), Iddon Jones (Boq), Emily Shaw (Nessarose) and Jodie Steele (Standby for Elphaba) will lead the cast at the Alhambra Theatre, Bradford from Wednesday 20 July 2016 (and on its subsequent international tour).
WHAT IS ART? Event Set for The Complex's Ruby Theatre, Now thru 2/3

'What is Art?', an event created by James R.W. Hiatt and Cat LaCohie and directed by James R.W. Hiatt, will be presented at the Ruby Theatre (The Complex, Hollywood) in January and February 2013.
WHAT IS ART? Event Set for The Complex's Ruby Theatre, 1/18-2/3

'What is Art?', an event created by James R.W. Hiatt and Cat LaCohie and directed by James R.W. Hiatt, will be presented at the Ruby Theatre (The Complex, Hollywood) in January and February 2013.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Joel Cooper been in?

Joel Cooper has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Joel Cooper been in?

Joel Cooper has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Joel Cooper's first West End show?

Joel Cooper's first West End show was Hairspray which opened in 2021

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