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BIO

Training: Originating from Grimsby, Rachel trained at the Bristol Academy of Performing Arts before attending the Royal Academy of Music where she graduated with distinction.



Theatre includes: swing in The Phantom of the Opera (Her Majesty’s), Woman One in I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change (King’s Head), Johanna in Sweeney Todd (tour), Maria in West Side Story (Tobacco Factory), Sally Bowles in Cabaret (Redgrave), Toadflax in Watership Down the Musical (QEH), Fairy and understudied and played Titania in Benjamin Britten’s opera A Midsummer Nights Dream (Tobacco Factory), principal singer and dancer on the Oriana (P&O Cruises), Mad About the Musicals (UK tour), Dickens of a Christmas (Jermyn Street), Fairy Godmother in Cinderella (Rotherham Civic and Welwyn Garden City Campus West), Sharon in A Slice of Saturday Night, Nanny in Ways and Means, Florence in The Odd Couple and Madame Montaudoin in 37 Sous of Monsieur Montaudoin. Also, vocalist in Her Majesty’s Golden Jubilee Celebration (Buckingham Palace).

Television and radio include: An Enchanted Evening (BBC, Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), soprano soloist in Cabot the Musical (BBC Archive), Maria in West Side Story (BBC Bristol), principal dancer in Linx Visual Media commercial and guest vocalist on boy band Soul Intentions’ album.

Other work includes: most recently, appearing on the Love Never Dies album after working with Andrew Lloyd Webber in the workshop for the production.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Revival, 2021
Ensemble

[West End]
Original London Production, 2021
Page (Don Juan Triumphant) [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2014
Performer

[West End]
London Revival, 2011
Ensemble


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Photos: Inside THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK Concert at the Sondheim Theatre

All new production images have been released for the special one-off concert of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK which was performed  Monday 20 June, at the Sondheim Theatre. Check out photos here!
Photos: Inside Rehearsal For Upcoming Concert Performance of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK

All new rehearsal images have been released for a special one-off concert of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK which will be performed at the Sondheim Theatre on Monday 20 June.
Full Cast Announced For THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK in Concert

The full cast has been announced to join West End stars Carrie Hope Fletcher and Laura Pitt-Pulford in a special one-off concert of THE WITCHES OF EASTWICK at the Sondheim Theatre on Monday 20 June 2022, directed by Olivier Award-winning Maria Friedman.
stream.theatre to Present WAITING IN THE WINGS, LADY CHATTERLEY'S LOVER and More

stream.theatre have put over one hundred performances on sale with 8 exclusive new titles and even more to be announced in the coming weeks. 
MARY POPPINS Will Release a 2019 London Cast Recording

It has been announced that the London production of Mary Poppins will release a cast recording!
Additional Casting Announced For MARY POPPINS Return To The West End!

Cameron Mackintosh and Disney Theatrical Productions have announced final adult casting for the new production of Mary Poppins which begins rehearsals in September and returns to its original West End home at the Prince Edward Theatre from 23 October 2019.
David Thaxon Will Star in PHANTOM OF THE OPERA From December

Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh are delighted to announce that David Thaxton will play 'The Phantom' for a limited run from Monday 10 December 2018.
Tim Howar Will Take Over As The Phantom In THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA - More Casting Announced!

As THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA heads in to its 33rd year, Andrew Lloyd Webber and Cameron Mackintosh have announced that Tim Howar will play 'The Phantom' for an initial run from 3 September - 8 December 2018.
Ben Lewis, Kelly Mathieson, Jeremy Taylor, and Amy Manford to Lead THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

As the musical heads into its 32nd year, the producers have just announced key cast changes for "THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA". Joining the cast from 4 September are Ben Lewis who will play the title role of 'The Phantom', Kelly Mathieson as 'Christine Daae' and Jeremey Taylor as 'Raoul'. Joining them is Amy Manford as the alternate 'Christine Daae',
BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL to Visit Birmingham on First Ever UK Tour

The winner of 10 Tony and 5 Olivier Awards, Billy Elliot the Musical will be at Birmingham Hippodrome for the first time ever from Tue 7 Mar - Sat 29 Apr 2017. Seen by almost 11 million people worldwide, Billy Elliot the Musical is set in a northern mining town against the background of the 1984/85 miners' strike and follows Billy's journey from boxing to ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever.
BILLY ELLIOT Tour to Open at The Bristol Hippodrome This October

The producers of the multi award-winning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical are delighted to announce that the four boys who will play the title role in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of the iconic musical are Adam Abbou (12 years old from Liverpool), Matthew Lyons (11 years old from Leeds), Haydn May (11 years old from Bath) and Lewis Smallman (12 years old from West Bromwich).
Photo Flash: New Production Shots from BILLY ELLIOT at the Bristol Hippodrome!

The producers of the multi award-winning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical are delighted to announce that the four boys who will play the title role in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of the iconic musical are Adam Abbou (12 years old from Liverpool),Matthew Lyons (11 years old from Leeds), Haydn May (11 years old from Bath) and Lewis Smallman (12 years old from West Bromwich). The boys were cast following nationwide auditions and after months of intensive rehearsals began alternating in the role following the show's opening earlier in the year.  Billy Elliot the musical opens at The Bristol Hippodrome on Tuesday 25thOctober and runs until Saturday 26th November 2016.
BILLY ELLIOT Tour to Open at The Bristol Hippodrome This October

The producers of the multi award-winning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical are delighted to announce that the four boys who will play the title role in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of the iconic musical are Adam Abbou (12 years old from Liverpool), Matthew Lyons (11 years old from Leeds), Haydn May (11 years old from Bath) and Lewis Smallman (12 years old from West Bromwich).
New Billys Announced for BILLY ELLIOT UK/Ireland Tour

The producers of the multi award-winning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical are delighted to announce that the four boys who will play the title role in the first ever UK and Ireland tour of the iconic musical are Adam Abbou (12 years old from Liverpool), Matthew Lyons (11 years old from Leeds), Haydn May (11 years old from Bath) and Lewis Smallman (12 years old from West Bromwich). The boys were cast following nationwide auditions and after months of intensive rehearsals will alternate in the role when the show opens at the Theatre Royal Plymouth on Wednesday 24 February 2016.
Gemma Arterton and More Star in MADE IN DAGENHAM, Opening Tonight in the West End

Made in Dagenham, the heartwarming new musical, will open at the Adelphi Theatre tonight 5 November. This stage adaptation of the hit British film has a book by Richard Bean, music by David Arnold and lyrics by Richard Thomas. The production is currently in previews, and BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!
Photo Coverage: First Look at Gemma Arterton and More in West End's MADE IN DAGENHAM

Made in Dagenham, the heartwarming new musical, will open at the Adelphi Theatre on Wednesday 5 November. This stage adaptation of the hit British film has a book by Richard Bean, music by David Arnold and lyrics by Richard Thomas. The production is currently in previews, and BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Upcoming West End Musical MADE IN DAGENHAM Tickets Now on Sale at Discounted Price

Tickets for new West End musical, Made in Dagenham, are now on sale at an early-bird discount of £15, and can be booked here. Stage Entertainment, Glass Half Full Productions and Just for Laughs Theatricals presents Made in Dagenham, which will open at the Adelphi Theatre on Wednesday 5 November, with previews from Thursday 9 October.
Isla Blair & David Cardy to Join Gemma Arterton in New Musical MADE IN DAGENHAM

Renowned stage and screen actors ISLA BLAIR and DAVID CARDY will complete the cast of MADE IN DAGENHAM, the heartwarming new musical that will open at the Adelphi Theatre on Wednesday 5 November, with previews from Thursday 9 October. Isla andDavid will play Connie and Monty respectively, in the musical stage adaptation of the hit British film, which has a book by RICHARD BEAN, music by DAVID ARNOLD and lyrics by RICHARD THOMAS.
TV: Inside the Press Launch for West End-Bound MADE IN DAGENHAM

Stage Entertainment, Glass Half Full Productions and Just for Laughs Theatricals presents MADE IN DAGENHAM, which will open at the Adelphi Theatre on Wednesday 5 November, with previews from Thursday 9 October. Based on the hit British film, this new musical comedy will star international stage and screen actress GEMMA ARTERTON in the lead role of Rita O'Grady, with ADRIAN DER GREGORIAN as her husband Eddie. THe production just held a press launch and you can watch highlights from the big event below!
BEHIND THE SCENES: West End Launch of MADE IN DAGENHAM

Made in Dagenham looks set to be a big, fun, energetic new British musical. The selections presented at the launch are suggest Hairspray meets Essex - bright, bold and vibrant. If the show's script fills in the gaps with a good measure of wit and heart, this could be a very hot ticket come October.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rachel Spurrell been in?

Rachel Spurrell has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Rachel Spurrell been in?

Rachel Spurrell has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Rachel Spurrell's first West End show?

Rachel Spurrell's first West End show was The Wizard of Oz which opened in 2011

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