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BIO

Training: The Urdang Academy.



Theatre includes: Understudy Lauren in Kinky Boots (National Tour), Shirelle in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Aldwych), Claudette and Teena Marie in the original London cast of Motown the Musical (Shaftesbury), Lead Vocalist in Magic of Motown (International Tour), Rent (Cockpit Theatre), and Ikette and understudy Tina Turner in Soul Sister (Savoy/International Tour).

Recordings include: Original London cast recording of Motown the Musical (Shaftesbury).

Other credits include: The Lion King (Natural History Museum) and backing vocalist for Jaki Graham and Gwen Dickey.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2021
Ensemble [Replacement]

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2016
Ensemble [Replacement]

[West End]
West End, 0
Ensemble [Replacement]


News


KINKY BOOTS Announces Dublin Dates as Part of Ireland and UK Tour

Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is pleased to announce further tour dates for 2019 as part of its UK and Ireland tour. The tour will be at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin between 19 August – 31 August.
Photo Flash: Exclusive First Look At KINKY BOOTS On Tour!

Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is currently touring the UK. Callum Francis stars as Lola until 15 December 2018 and Kayi Ushe will play the role from 17 December 2018. Paula Lane, known for her role as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, plays Lauren and Joel Harper-Jackson plays Charlie. Get an exclusive first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: KINKY BOOTS Cast Visits Wolverhampton's original Boot Factory

Today, members of the KINKY BOOTS cast visited the Wolverhampton Boot Factory, just minutes from the Grand Theatre where the hit Broadway and West End production is currently playing until 27 October.
Cast Of KINKY BOOTS Wowed Edinburgh At Show Launch

Cast members from the hit musical Kinky Boots wowed an invited audience earlier this week as they visited the city to launch their upcoming visit to Edinburgh Playhouse this Christmas season.
Photo Flash: The Famous KINKY BOOTS Themselves Strut Into Wolverhampton Ahead of October Opening

The famous red heels from hit musical KINKY BOOTS strutted straight from the Land Of Lola to Wolverhampton ahead of opening night in October.
Callum Francis, Kayi Ushe, Paula Lane, and Joel Harper-Jackson to Lead KINKY BOOTS UK Tour

Kinky Boots, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is pleased to announce casting for the upcoming UK tour. Callum Francis will play Lola until 15 December 2018 and Kayi Ushe will play the role from 17 December 2018. Paula Lane, known for her role as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street will play Lauren and Joel Harper-Jackson will play Charlie.
Full Casting Announced For KINKY BOOTS In Wolverhampton

KINKY BOOTS, the winner of every major Best Musical award, is pleased to announce casting for the upcoming UK tour which visits Wolverhampton Grand Theatre from 16 - 27 October 2018. Award-winning Callum Francis will play Lola, Paula Lane, known for her role as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, will play Lauren and Joel Harper-Jackson will play Charlie.
Casting Announced For UK Tour Of KINKY BOOTS At Birmingham Hippodrome

Birmingham Hippodrome has announced casting for the upcoming UK tour of Kinky Boots . Kayi Ushe will play the role of Lola, Paula Lane, known for her role as Kylie Platt in Coronation Street, will play Lauren and Joel Harper-Jackson will play Charlie.
West End's MOTOWN on Track to Recoup Investment This Year

The West End production of Motown the Musical has proven its popularity in London.
Obioma Ugoala to Play 'Smokey Robinson' in London's MOTOWN; Show Extends to Autumn 2017

MOTOWN is getting a new Smokey! Not only that, but the Daily Mail writes that the West End production of Motown the Musical is extending through October 2017. Obioma Ugoala will join the cast as 'Smokey Robinson' starting July 4, 2016.
TV: Berry Gordy, Charles Randolph-Wright, Beverley Knight and More Chat West End's MOTOWN on the Red Carpet

Last night (8 March 2016) marked the opening of the West End production of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL. With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. Last month, due to public demand, a further 200,000 tickets were released for sale taking bookings at the Shaftesbury Theatre to 18 February 2017. Click below to watch the stars strut the red carpet, including Gordy, director Randolph-Wright, Beverley Knight and more!
Photo Flash: Opening Night of West End's MOTOWN THE MUSICAL - Berry Gordy, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wilson and More!

Last night (8 March 2016) marked the opening of the West End production of Motown the Musical. With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy,Motown the Musical is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. Last month, due to public demand, a further 200,000 tickets were released for sale taking bookings at the Shaftesbury Theatre to 18 February 2017.  BroadwayWorld brings you a first look at the opening night bash below!
Review Roundup: MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Opens in the West End

The West End production of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL officially opens tonight 8 March 2016. With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. Let's see what the critics had to say...
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Opens Tonight in the West End

The West End production of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL officially opens tonight 8 March 2016. With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, MOTOWN THE MUSICALis directed by Charles Randolph-Wright. 
Photo Flash: MOTOWN Hits London! First Look at Lucy St. Louis, Cedric Neal & More Onstage

The West End production of Motown the Musical is now in previews at the Shaftesbury Theatre, with press night on 8 March 2016. With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, Motown the Musical is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright.   The show recently released a further 200,000 tickets for sale taking bookings to 18 February 2017. Check out a first look below!
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Extends Through February 2017 in London

Just in time for previews, which start tonight 11 February in the West End, MOTOWN THE MUSICAL has announced an extension through 18 February 2017. The Daily Mail revealed this evening that 200,000 new tickets are now on sale.
MOTOWN THE MUSICAL Gets Into a London Groove Tonight in the West End

Charl Brown (Smokey Robinson) and Sifiso Mazibuko (Marvin Gaye) join Cedric Neal (Berry Gordy) and Lucy St. Louis (Diana Ross) in the West End production of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL, beginning tonight 11 February 2016 with press night on 8 March 2016.
Photo Flash: Sneak Peek at Lucy St. Louis, Cherelle Williams, Tanya Nicole Edwards in MOTOWN THE MUSICAL

As rehearsals begin for the West End production of Motown the Musical, full casting is announced  led by Cedric Neal as Berry Gordy, Lucy St. Louis as Diana Ross, Charl Brown as Smokey Robinson andSifiso Mazibuko as Marvin Gaye. Check out a sneak peek below!
Photo Flash: First Look at West End Launch Event of MOTOWN THE MUSICAL

Yesterday (5 October), at the launch event in London for Motown the Musical, Cedric Neal (Berry Gordy) and Lucy St. Louis (Diana Ross) were announced to lead the cast in the West End production, opening at the Shaftesbury Theatre in February 2016.  With music and lyrics from the legendary Motown catalogue and book by Motown founder Berry Gordy, Motown the Musical is directed by Charles Randolph-Wright.  London previews will begin on 11 February 2016, with press night on 8 March 2016, with the show booking to 22 October 2016.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Portia Harry been in?

Portia Harry has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Portia Harry been in?

Portia Harry has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Portia Harry's first West End show?

Portia Harry's first West End show was Beautiful: The Carole King Musical which opened in 2015

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