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BIO

Justin Lee Collins is a British television presenter originally from Bristol.


From 2003 – 2005 he hosted his own radio show on Xfm.
Collins has hosted several shows for Channel 4, including The Sunday Night Project alongside Alan Carr, the specials entitled Bring Back… reuniting the cast from famous shows or films such as Dallas and Star Wars and a series entitled The Convention Crasher, in which he competed at professional conventions.

His very own chat show ran on ITV2 March – May 2009 entitled The Justin Lee Collins Show on which he interviewed stars including Whoopi Goldberg, Catherine Tate and Billie Piper.

JLC : … , a critically acclaimed six-part series on Sky1 HD aired in August 2009 and showed Collins taking on various challenges, including becoming a Mexican Wrestler, and a West End Star.

His biography Good Times, was released by Ebury in 2009.
More recently Justin has presented a number of TV series on Channel Five including the game show Heads or Tails, his chat show Good Times and more recently the factual entertainment shows, Turning Japanese and JLC vs Steven Seagal.

He recently returned to Xfm for 5 weeks to host his own show on Saturday afternoons.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original London Production, 2011
Dennis


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Santa Flies Into London's West End This Week

Santa's New Sleigh was written for the Curve theatre Leicester in December 2012 and was picked up by producer Sam Bradshaw for the Lichfield Garrick last year. After selling out in Lichfield, the show opened last week in Peterborough and is now flying into London's West End until 10th December.
Helen Lederer Returns to St. James in WHY THE FUSS? Show Tonight

Helen Lederer is instantly recognisable as one of Britain's best-known comedy character actresses and known for her unique wide-eyed brand of wit and observational humour. Due to popular demand she has been invited back to St James Theatre to ask Why The Fuss?.
Helen Lederer to Return to London's St James Theatre in November

UK comedy TV favourite Helen Lederer is set to return to London's St James Theatre with a hilariously observed take on the meaning of life for two shows this November: Thursday 7 November & Thursday 28 November at 8pm.
Helen Lederer Returns to St. James in WHY THE FUSS? Show, Nov. 7

Helen Lederer is instantly recognisable as one of Britain's best-known comedy character actresses and known for her unique wide-eyed brand of wit and observational humour. Due to popular demand she has been invited back to St James Theatre to ask Why The Fuss?.
STAGE TUBE: WICKED Spoofs HUNGER GAMES in West End Eurovision 2013 Promo!

West End Eurovision 2013 will take place at The Dominion Theatre on Thursday, 23 May. This late night show pays tribute to the Eurovision Song Contest and sees West End shows competing against each other singing past Eurovision songs, aiming to win the votes of the audience, the competing entries judging panels and the celebrity judging panel. Click below to watch Wicked spoof The Hunger Games in a promo for the event!
STAGE TUBE: SWEENEY TODD Performs at West End Eurovision!

West End Eurovision, now in its 5th year, sees 12 West End casts, including such shows as Legally Blonde, Phantom of the Opera, War Horse and Les Miserables, produce fully costumed, choreographed versions of a past Eurovision Song Contest entry. This iconic show was nominated in the top 5 'Theatrical Events of the year 2011' category in the recent BroadwayWorld.com Awards. Check out this year's winning performance from the cast of SWEENEY TOOD below!
STAGE TUBE: West End Eurovision- LES MISERABLES Submission!

Entertainment industry charity 'The Make A Difference Trust' held an event at The Edge In London's Soho Square, sponsored by ‘I Am SOHO' and hosted by Heart FM's Toby Anstis, to launch their much anticipated show, ‘West End Eurovision 2012'. West End Eurovision, now in its 5th year, sees 12 West End casts, including such shows as Legally Blonde, Phantom of the Opera, War Horse and Les Miserables, produce fully costumed, choreographed versions of a past Eurovision Song Contest entry. This iconic show was nominated in the top 5 'Theatrical Events of the year 2011' category in the recent BroadwayWorld.com Awards.
Entertainment Charity Launches Celebratory West End Eurovision 2012 Event

Entertainment industry charity 'The Make A Difference Trust' held an event at The Edge In London's Soho Square, sponsored by 'I Am SOHO' and hosted by Heart FM's Toby Anstis, to launch their much anticipated show, 'West End Eurovision 2012'.
Review Roundup: West End's ROCK OF AGES

ROCK OF AGES is currently in previews at London's Shaftsbury Theatre, led by Justin Lee Collins, Shayne Ward, Amy Pemberton, Oliver Tompsett and Simon Lipkin. The production officially opened on September 27. The cast is rounded out by: Ja'Keith Gill, Rohan Tickell, Jodie Jacobs, Sandy Moffat Nathan Amzi, Natalie Andreou, Grant Anthony, Carly Mercedes Dyer, Cordelia Farnworth, Ian McIntosh, Twinnie-Lee Moore, Jamie Muscato, Andrew Spillett, Zizi Strallen, Amy Thornton and Dylan Turner.
BWW Reviews: ROCK OF AGES, Shaftesbury Theatre, Sept 22 2011

Carrie Dunn reviews the new West End musical starring Oliver Tompsett, Shayne Ward, Amy Pemberton, Simon Lipkin and Justin Lee Collins.
BWW Interviews: ROCK OF AGES's Amy Pemberton

We ask the West End's Sherrie about the show, the Proms in the Park, Justin Lee Collins and Shayne Ward...
Photo Flash: First Look at West End's ROCK OF AGES

ROCK OF AGES THE MUSICAL is currently in previews at London's Shaftsbury Theatre, led by Justin Lee Collins, Shayne Ward, Amy Pemberton, Oliver Tompsett and Simon Lipkin. The production officially opens on September 27.
Photo Flash: ROCK OF AGES Begins Rehearsal in London!

ROCK OF AGES THE MUSICAL is headed to London led by Justin Lee Collins, Shayne Ward, Amy Pemberton, Oliver Tompsett and Simon Lipkin.
Amy Pemberton, Oliver Tompsett, Simon Lipkin et al. Join Justin Lee Collins and Shayne Ward in the West End's ROCK OF AGES!

ROCK OF AGES THE MUSICAL, the hit musical comedy has announced the full cast line up, as Justin Lee Collins and Shayne Ward are joined by West End stars Amy Pemberton, Oliver Tompsett, Simon Lipkin and more.
Shayne Ward Joins Cast of West End ROCK OF AGES

ROCK OF AGES will play the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre in August, and X Factor winner Shayne Ward is the latest star to join the cast of the production. Ward will play Stacee Jaxx alongside previously announced Justin Lee Collins. The show begins performances August 31, with an opening date to be announced. Aditional casting has not yet been announced.
Justin Lee Collins on Board for West End's ROCK OF AGES

ROCK OF AGES will play the West End's Shaftesbury Theatre in August, and Justin Lee Collins is the first to sign on with the project. Collins will play Dennis DuPree in the show, which begins performances August 31, with an opening date to be announced. Aditional casting has not yet been announced.
Graham Norton, Sheridan Smith, et al. Set for WEST END EUROVISION, April 21

With only a week to go, The Make A Difference Trust is proud to announce the spectacular line up for its 4th annual West End Eurovision event at the Piccadilly Theatre on Thursday 21st April. The show, which is now almost completely sold out, will be hosted by Ms Gaby Roslin. We are further pleased to announce that our celebrity judges for the night will be Graham Norton, Sheridan Smith and Justin Lee Collins. In addition, Heart FM?s Toby Anstis will be providing VIP and Backstage interviews throughout the event. This year the Trust is excited to have The Original Bucks Fizz performing their 1981 Eurovision winner „Making Your Mind Up? as a part of their 30th anniversary celebrations.
Graham Norton, Sheridan Smith, et al. Set for WEST END EUROVISION, April 21

With only a week to go, The Make A Difference Trust is proud to announce the spectacular line up for its 4th annual West End Eurovision event at the Piccadilly Theatre on Thursday 21st April. The show, which is now almost completely sold out, will be hosted by Ms Gaby Roslin. We are further pleased to announce that our celebrity judges for the night will be Graham Norton, Sheridan Smith and Justin Lee Collins. In addition, Heart FM?s Toby Anstis will be providing VIP and Backstage interviews throughout the event. This year the Trust is excited to have The Original Bucks Fizz performing their 1981 Eurovision winner „Making Your Mind Up? as a part of their 30th anniversary celebrations.
Spacey and McKellen Among 2009 Variety Club Showbiz Award Winners

Stage and screen stars Kevin Spacey and Ian McKellen are among the winners of the 2009 Variety Club Showbiz Award winners. Spacey took home the award for Outstanding contribution to British Theatre, while McKellen won The Bernard Delfont Award for outstanding contribution to Showbusiness. The awards were announced November 14th at the Grosvenor House Hotel.
Kevin Spacey, Sir Ian McKellen, Micheal Sheen & More Pick up Variety Club Awards

Veteran British actor Sir Ian McKellen won a Variety Club Award for his 'outstanding contribution to showbusiness' at this year's Variety Club Awards in London while Kevin Spacey received an award for his 'outstanding contribution to the British theatre.'

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Justin Lee Collins been in?

Justin Lee Collins has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Justin Lee Collins been in?

Justin Lee Collins has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Justin Lee Collins's first West End show?

Justin Lee Collins's first West End show was Rock of Ages which opened in 2011

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