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BIO

Richard trained at Colaiste Stiofan Naofa in Cork, Ireland before going on to train at Bird College, graduating in 2005. Richard has recently completed filming 13 episodes of Zanzibar playing the part of Sean which will be airing from mid October on S4C. Theatre credits include: La Caberat (Monte Carlo Casino), Understudy Herman in Sleeping Beauty (Manchester Opera House), Swing in We Will Rock You (Dominion Theatre), Understudy Amos in Chicago (Cambridge Theatre and UK tour), Spirit of the Dance and Spirit of Broadway (US tours), Christmas on Broadway (Goldstrike Casino, US), Mackintosh's Bravo Mr Producer, playing Curly in Oklahoma! (Shaw Theatre), Sheriff Dodd in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (Albany Theatre), Cinderella, The Wizard of Oz, and Sleeping Beauty (Cork Opera House), Cork City Ballet (Irish Tour). Television credits: Zanzibar (S4C), Totally Frank (C4), Kabhi Alvida Naa Khan and Jannee Mann (Bollywood, India), and This Moring (ITV)

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2019
Mr. Kopecki/Ensemble

[Off-Broadway]
1986
Performer


News


New Filmhouse Planning Application Now Live On City's Planning Portal

The planning application for the New Filmhouse is now live on the City of Edinburgh Council's planning portal.
Application For A New Landmark Home For Film Submitted For Planning Permission

Following an extensive and successful public consultation process which ran for 4 months following its launch in March 2020, Centre for the Moving Image (CMI) has submitted the full Planning Application for the proposed New Filmhouse in Festival Square to City of Edinburgh Council's planning department.
Filmhouse Adapts Pre-Planning Public Consultation Phase On New Building

Edinburgh's Filmhouse is adapting its scheduled pre-planning public consultation in light of the social distancing and other advice issued by the UK and Scottish Governments in response to Coronavirus.
Full Cast Announced For BIG At Dominion Theatre

Joining the previously announced Jay McGuiness, Wendi Peters, Kimberley Walsh and Matthew Kelly as Josh Baskin, Mrs Baskin, Susan Lawrence and George MacMillan respectively in BIG The Musical, will be Lori Haley Fox as Mrs KopeckiMiss Watson and Edward Handoll as Paul Seymour, with Harrison Dadswell, Jamie O'Connor and Jake Simon sharing the role of Young Josh and Jobe Hart, Austen Phelan and Theo Wilkinson sharing the role of Billy.
ALADDIN Celebrates Third Birthday At London's Prince Edward Theatre

Disney's Aladdin marked its anniversary this week having celebrated its official opening night three years ago on 15 June 2016. The spectacular West End musical has now welcomed more than two million audience members at the Prince Edward Theatre where tickets are on sale for performances up to and including Saturday 24 August 2019 - when it will conclude its magical run in London. For further details please visit www.aladdinthemusical.co.uk
Fred Johanson and Julian Capolei Join the Cast of Disney's ALADDIN

As it prepares to celebrate its second birthday in the West End, Disney's Aladdin announces today that fourteen new cast members will be joining the company. Matthew Croke will continue to star in the title role, having joined the company in June 2017, opposite original London cast members Jade Ewen (Jasmine) and Trevor Dion Nicholas (Genie). New cast members include Fred Johanson as Jafar and Julian Capolei as Omar. Original cast member Jermaine Woods will play Iago, having previously covered the role.
JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU'S SECRET OCEAN 3D Comes to The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre Today

The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre and Jean-Michel Cousteau invite audiences to dive into a spectacular underwater experience in “Jean-Michel Cousteau's Secret Ocean 3D,” narrated by oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, premiering today, February 27, 2015
JEAN-MICHEL COUSTEAU'S SECRET OCEAN 3D Coming to The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre Today

The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre and Jean-Michel Cousteau invite audiences to dive into a spectacular underwater experience in “Jean-Michel Cousteau's Secret Ocean 3D,” narrated by oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle, premiering this today, February 27, 2015
Heather Headley to Give Final Performance in THE BODYGUARD on August 10

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Beverley Knight will take over the lead role in THE BODYGUARD from Heather Headley, who will exit the show on August 10. Knight will play 'Rachel Marron' opposite Tristan Gemmill.
STAGE TUBE: THE BODYGUARD Welcomes Beverley Knight & Tristan Gemmill

As BroadwayWorld previously announced, Beverley Knight will take over the lead role from Heather Headley in The Bodyguard, beginning in September. She will play 'Rachel Marron' opposite Tristan Gemmill. In the video below below, the pair prep for their promo photo shoot, talk about what they're most anticipating, and what they can bring to the stage!
Beverley Knight to Take Over Role of 'Rachel Marron' in West End's THE BODYGUARD, Sept 2013

According to the Daily Mail, Beverley Knight will take over the lead role from Heather Headley in THE BODYGUARD, beginning in September. She will play 'Rachel Marron' opposite Tristan Gemmill. Knight has appeared onstage in school productions of West Side Story and The Mikado.
STAGE TUBE: Teaser Released for New Cast of THE BODYGUARD

The Bodyguard, which opened in December last year, recently announced the release of over 250,000 tickets for sale taking booking at the Adelphi Theatre to 28 September 2013. Directed by Thea Sharrock and based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, The Bodyguard has book by Alex Dinelaris. The video below teases the new leads who will be joining the cast on September 9- who do you think it will be?
Photo Flash: First Look at Heather Headley in Swarovski Crystals from THE BODYGUARD

Swarovski is the jewellery and crystal partner for The Bodyguard. The costumes for the show feature over 100,000 Swarovski Elements and were worked on by a team of experts led by award-winning set and costume designer Tim Hatley. Check out the photos below!
THE BODYGUARD Features Over 100,000 Swarovski Crystals

Swarovski is the jewellery and crystal partner for The Bodyguard. The costumes for the show feature over 100,000Swarovski Elements and were worked on by a team of experts led by award-winning set and costume designer Tim Hatley. Describing the process of making a show come to life through his work, Tim Hatley said 'As a Theatre Designer, it's always a challenge to design a stage show that is based on a well-known book or film. Theatre has a visual language that is very different to film, and it's my job to create and develop visual ideas, make them specific and take advantage of a live theatrical environment.' He added: 'As a designer for both stage and screen, I have come to depend on the brilliance of Swarovski. There is simply no other crystal range giving choice of size, colour and sheer sparkle. The moment a stage light hits a Swarovski Element, there is magic. For The Bodyguard the Musical I have embellished leading lady Heather Headley's costumes with thousands of crystals.'
Joshua-James Thomas, Michael Matias Join THE BODYGUARD as 'Fletcher'

13 year-old Joshua-James Thomas from Harrow and 12 year-old Michael Matias from Leystonstone this month join the cast of the West End hit musical The Bodyguard as the show enters its new booking period. Performing alongside Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen who lead the cast as Rachel Marron and Frank Farmer respectively, Thomas and Matias take on the role of Fletcher, Rachel's young son. They will alternate the role with original cast members 11 year-old Taylor Lockhart and 10 year-old Malaki Paul.
THE BODYGUARD Extends Booking Through September

Thea Sharrock's hit production of The Bodyguard, which opened in December last year, today announces the release of over 250,000 tickets for sale, taking booking at the Adelphi Theatre to 28 September 2013. Starring Heather Headley (to 10 August 2013) as Rachel Marron and Lloyd Owen (to 7 September 2013) as Frank Farmer and based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, Sharrock's production of this new musical has book by Alex Dinelaris.
West End's THE BODYGUARD Releases 250,000 More Tickets

Thea Sharrock's hit production of The Bodyguard, which opened in December last year, today announces the release of over 250,000 tickets for sale, taking booking at the Adelphi Theatre to 28 September 2013. Starring Heather Headley (to 10 August 2013) as Rachel Marron and Lloyd Owen (to 7 September 2013) as Frank Farmer and based on Lawrence Kasdan's 1992 Oscar nominated Warner Bros. film, Sharrock's production of this new musical has book by Alex Dinelaris.
Review Roundup: THE BODYGUARD Musical Opens in London

Heather Headley and Lloyd Owen lead the cast in new musical The Bodyguard, directed by Thea Sharrock. Other cast members include Debbie Kurup, Mark Letheren, Ray Shell, Nicolas Colicos, Mark McKerracher, Sean Chapman, David Page and Oliver Le Sueur. They are joined by Luis Buddy, Caius Duncombe, Jayden Fowora Knight, Kwame Kandekore, Taylor Lockhart and Malakai Paul who will share the role of Fletcher, Rachel Marron's young son. Ensemble members are Nigel Barber, Jordan Darrell, Yasmin Harrison, Shanay Holmes, Holly James, Robert Jezek, Melissa Keyes, Gil Kolirin, Janet Kumah, Nick Maude, Richard Murphy, Gloria Onitiri, Ashley J Packer, Dharmesh Patel, Lucinda Shaw, Paul Smethurst, Charlotte Watts and James Wooldridge.
Photo Coverage: Heather Headley From THE BODYGUARD At The Royal Variety Performance!

Thea Sharrock's production of new musical The Bodyguard, opens this week (Wednesday 5 December 2012) at the Adelphi Theatre, London, and tonight (Monday 3 December 2012) leading lady Heather Headley can be seen performing at the 100th Royal Variety Performance (ITV1) singing the classic number from the West End show, I Will Always Love You.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Richard Murphy been in?

Richard Murphy has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Richard Murphy been in?

Richard Murphy has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Richard Murphy's first West End show?

Richard Murphy's first West End show was Big The Musical which opened in 2019

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