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BIO

Training: BFA Musical Theatre, University of the Arts; MA Music Theatre, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama.



Theatre includes: Disney’s Aladdin (Prince Edward’s Theatre); Beautiful – The Carole King Musical (Aldwych Theatre); Porgy & Bess (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre); The Book of Mormon (Prince of Wales); The Lion King (Lyceum); Walk in the Light (National Theatre); A Perfect Ganesh; Ferdinand the Bull; Caroline, or Change (Arden Theatre); Nerds: a Computer Software Satire (Philadelphia Theatre Company); Einstein’s Dreams (NYC MT Festival); Eugene Onegin and Romeo and Juliet (Opéra de Baugé).

Other work includes: Magic of Disney (Hyde Park) and Beauty and the Beast (Leicester Square).

Oliver is part of the musical theatre writing team Kansley & Lidert, who have premiered new musicals in London and Melbourne.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Ensemble, u/s Jethro, Hotep

[West End]
London Production, 2021
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Ensemble

Genie (Standby) [Replacement]

Babkak (Standby) [Replacement]

Sultan (Standby) [Replacement]


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Review: CHILDREN OF EDEN, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

Children of Eden takes its inspiration from The Book of Genesis and tries to humanise a well-known story that at times can feel distant in a modern world.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Filmed Live At London's Dominion Theatre

The Prince of Egypt has this week been filmed live at London's Dominion Theatre by Universal Pictures Content Group. Plans for its broadcast will be released at a later date. The live capture of Scott Schwartz's production is directed by Brett Sullivan and produced by Dione Orrom.
Mark Robert Petty Presents A MUSICAL THEATRE CHRISTMAS at The Actors' Church, Covent Garden

Featuring festive favourites from the musical theatre cannon, traditional carols, and more, the concert will be hosted by Tom Read Wilson and Dolly Diamond, with musical direction by George Francis and BSL translation by Paul Whittaker alongside a host of West End stars. 
Photos: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT is Now Starring Oliver Lidert and Nardia Ruth

The Prince of Egypt has released all new production photos, featuring Oliver Lidert, who stars as ‘Jethro’ from tonight (Monday 18 October 2021), and Nardia Ruth who is now playing ‘Nefertari’.  
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT to Play Final Performance at the Dominion Theatre on January 8, 2022

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, based on the classic DreamWorks Animation film, will play its final performance at London’s Dominion Theatre on Saturday 8 January 2022, the end of its booking period. Extra shows have been added on 20, 21 and 28 December 2021 at 2.30pm.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Returns Tomorrow; Nardia Ruth Joins Cast

Nardia Ruth will join the production as Nefertari from Friday 17 September 2021. Nardia is a 2021 graduate of London’s Royal Academy of Music and a Disney Theatrical Productions Scholar and an Ian Fleming Musical Theatre Award recipient. The role of Nefertari in The Prince of Egypt will mark Nardia’s professional and West End debut. 
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Cancels Performances Through 7 August Due to Positive COVID-19 Case

The Prince of Egypt has once again been forced to cancel upcoming performances due to Government-enforced COVID-19 legislation. Performances through 7 August have been cancelled at this time.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Will Play to Full Capacity Beginning 23 July

Following the current temporary suspension of performances due to Government Track and Trace legislation, the production will play three socially distanced performances on Wednesday 21 July at 7.30pm and Thursday 22 July at 2.30pm and 7.30pm before gradually reverting to full capacity.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Suspends Performances Through 20 July Due to COVID-19 Case

Ticket buyers will be contacted by their point of purchase via email, and will be offered the option to exchange their tickets or receive a refund or credit voucher. Learn more here!
Photo Flash: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Returns to London's Dominion Theatre Tonight; Check Out All New Production Photos

The Prince of Egypt will officially return to London from tonight, 1 July. Learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Announces Complete Cast and Company

The Prince of Egypt, the hit musical based on the classic DreamWorks Animation film, has announced the complete cast, orchestra and company of 154 who will lead the musical back into London's Dominion Theatre in 16 days, in accordance with UK Government Step 3 protocols (socially distanced audiences), as previously announced.  
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Original Cast Recording Out Today on CD Online and in Stores

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the new musical based on the DreamWorks Animation film, has announced that Ghostlight Records has released its original cast recording on CD online and in stores today, Friday, November 20.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Original Cast Recording to be Released on CD Online and in Stores

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the new musical based on the DreamWorks Animation film, has announced that Ghostlight Records will release its original cast recording on CD online and in stores on Friday, November 20. The album is currently available in digital and streaming formats.
THE LITTLE PRINCE Cast Album Crowdfunder Launches Today

Nicholas Lloyd Webber and James D. Reid today launch a crowdfunding campaign to raise £200,000 for a special recording of The Little Prince musical album and provide over 70 people in the theatre industry with jobs during the current COVID-19 pandemic
London's THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Reopens Ticket Booking From November 2020

The West End production of THE PRINCE OF EGYPT has reopened ticket booking from 2 November 2020 to 4 September 2021. Audience members can now book tickets for the Stephen Schwartz musical - a stage adaptation of the Dreamworks animated film - during that period at London's Dominion Theatre.
VIDEO: THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Cast Performs 'Dance To The Day'

The West End cast of The Prince of Egypt has released an exclusive lockdown jam from Christine Allado (Tzipporah) and Luke Brady (Moses). See their acoustic performance of 'Dance To The Day' - a new song from the musical.
Celebrate Passover With THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Virtual Listening Party

Ghostlight Records will host a special online a?oeListening Partya?? to celebrate Passover tomorrow a?' Thursday, April 9 at 4:00 PM Eastern a?' for THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Original Cast Recording.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Original Cast Recording Released Today

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT, the new musical based on the acclaimed DreamWorks Animation film, has announced that Ghostlight Records has released its original cast recording on digital and streaming formats today, Friday, April 3. A physical CD will be available later this year.
VIDEO: Watch the 'Simcha' Scene From THE PRINCE OF EGYPT

A new video has been released of the 'Simcha' scene from the new West End musical, The Prince of Egypt.
THE PRINCE OF EGYPT Cast Recording Will Be Released April 3

THE PRINCE OF EGYPT original cast recording will be released on digital and streaming formats on Friday, April 3. A physical CD will be available later this year. Featuring the a?oemiraculous musica?? (Time Out London) of Stephen Schwartz, the album is produced by Dominick Amendum and Stephen Schwartz, with Kurt Deutsch serving as Executive Producer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Oliver Lidert been in?

Oliver Lidert has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Oliver Lidert been in?

Oliver Lidert has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

What was Oliver Lidert's first West End show?

Oliver Lidert's first West End show was Aladdin which opened in 2016

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