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BIO

Sophia Nomvete was born in the UK, is African/Iranian heritage and speaks fluent Farsi. Her credits include: the leading role ‘Dexter’ in Vice Versa (RSC); Miss Littlewood (RSC); England People Very Nice (Royal National Theatre). She also played the leading role of ‘Miss Sofia’ in the European premiere of ‘The Color Purple (Menier Chocolate Factory) for which she was nominated for a WhatsOnStage ‘Best Supporting Actress Award’ and ‘Best Supporting Role in a Musical’ by The Evening Standard and Broadway World. Sophia has also worked at Chichester Festival Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and the Royal Exchange Theatre, amongst many others.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Open Air Production, 2012
Booker T. Washington



TV Shows

Swashbuckle
Captain HeyHo
Wednesday
Connie Jorgensen
The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power
Princess Disa

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Allyson Ava-Brown, Jenna Boyd, Jacob Fowler & More Set for THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME: A West End Musical Celebration

A star-studded cast is lined up for There's No Place Like Home at the Lyric Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue, on Sunday 22 October 2023 at 7.30pm.
Amazon Studios Announces Additional Cast for LORD OF THE RINGS Series

Amazon Studios today announces twenty additional cast members joining the ensemble cast of the Amazon Original series based on the iconic The Lord of the Rings novels by J.R.R. Tolkien.
Maxim Baldry Will Lead LORD OF THE RINGS Series

Deadline reports that Maxim Baldry is set to lead Amazon's upcoming 'Lord of the Rings' television series.
Amazon Studios Announces Cast for New LORD OF THE RINGS Series

Amazon Studios today announced the first group of series regulars set to star in the new Amazon Original series based on stories from the iconic 'The Lord of the Rings' novels by J.R.R. Tolkien. Newly revealed cast members including Robert Aramayo, Owain Arthur, Nazanin Boniadi, Tom Budge, Morfydd Clark, Ismael Cruz Córdova, Ema Horvath, Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Tyroe Muhafidin, Sophia Nomvete, Megan Richards, Dylan Smith, Charlie Vickers, and Daniel Weyman. Production will begin in February.
BILLIONAIRE BOY THE MUSICAL Comes to The Belgrade Theatre

Fresh from the phenomenal success of its world premiere at Nuffield Southampton Theatres over Christmas, David Walliams' Billionaire Boy the Musical bursts into Coventry's Belgrade Theatre this February, just in time for the half-term break.
Photo Flash: First Look at Nuffield Southampton Theatres' BILLIONAIRE BOY

Nuffield Southampton Theatres presents the world premiere stage adaptation of David Walliams' Billionaire Boy The Musical. Luke Shepard directs Alex 'Teddy' Clements (MD / Ensemble), Ryan Heenan (Joe Spud), Avita Jay (Sapphire / Raj), Eleanor Kane (Lauren), Lem Knights (Bob), Jared Leathwood (Dave Grubb), Natalie Morgan (Sue Grubb), Daisy Noir (Drummer / Ensemble), Dean Nolan (Len Spud) and Sophia Nomvete (Bobs Mum (Gwen). The production, which marks Miranda Cooper and Nick Coler's first musical opens on 28 November, with previews from 19 November, and runs until 6 January in Southampton. Billionaire Boy The Musical then tours to Manchester, Coventry and Cardiff.
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal with the UK Tour of BILLIONAIRE BOY

Check out the cast in rehearsal for the forthcoming musical adaptation of David Walliams' Billionaire Boy.
Casting Announced For BILLIONAIRE BOY at the Belgrade Theatre

Following the announcement of an exciting new co-production with Nuffield Southampton Theatres, the Belgrade Theatre Coventry is thrilled to reveal full casting for its forthcoming musical adaptation of David Walliams' Billionaire Boy.
Full Cast Announced For World Premiere Of David Walliams' BILLIONAIRE BOY THE MUSICAL

Director of Nuffield Southampton Theatres, Sam Hodges today announces the full cast for the world premiere stage adaptation of David Walliams' Billionaire Boy The Musical. Luke Shepard directs Alex "Teddy" Clements (MD / Ensemble), Ryan Heenan (Joe Spud), Avita Jay (Sapphire / Raj), Eleanor Kane (Lauren), Lem Knights (Bob), Jared Leathwood (Dave Grubb), Natalie Morgan (Sue Grubb), Daisy Noir (Drummer / Ensemble), Dean Nolan (Len Spud) and Sophia Nomvete (Bobs Mum (Gwen). The production, which marks Miranda Cooper and Nick Coler's first musical opens on 28 November, with previews from 19 November, and runs until 6 January in Southampton. Billionaire Boy The Musical then tours to Manchester, Coventry and Cardiff.
BWW Review: A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM, Sheffield Crucible

A raucous take on the play-within-a-play is a real highlight of this new take on Shakespeare's tale of love and magic.
Photo Flash: Sheffield Theatres Presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Chris Bush's Steel, and his major new revival of William Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Sheffield Theatres

Desperate lovers, squabbling supernaturals and a hapless troupe of amateur actors get tangled in this joyous tale of enchantment and transformation.
Sheffield Theatres Announces Casting for STEEL and A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announces the full cast for the world premiere of Chris Bush's Steel, and his major new revival of William Shakespeare's classic A Midsummer Night's Dream.
BWW Review: THE WIZARD OF OZ, Crucible, Sheffield

Charming, affectionate and exuberant - this latest version of the Wizard of Oz is a magical crowd-pleaser.
Photo Flash: First Look - Head Down the Yellow Brick Road with THE WIZARD OF OZ at the Crucible Theatre

Sheffield Theatres presents a Christmas production of The Wizard of Oz, starring Catrin Aaron (Miss Gulch / Wicked Witch), Jonathan Broadbent (Zeke/Lion), Gabrielle Brooks (Dorothy), Ryan Ellsworth (Professor Marvel / The Wizard Of Oz), Andrew Langtree (Hunk / Scarecrow), Michael Matus (Uncle Henry / Oz Doorkeeper), Sophia Nomvete (Aunt Em / Glinda) and Max Parker (Hickory / Tin Man). The production opens tonight 13 December for an extended run through 20 January 2018. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the cast in action below!
Photo Flash: In Rehearsal for THE WIZARD OF OZ at Sheffield Theatres

The technicolour classic that takes the whole family to the Emerald City and back again. Join Dorothy and all her friends for this glorious technicolor production of the timeless classic, The Wizard of Oz. Skip along the yellow brick road and journey through munchkin land all the way to Oz, carried along by all your favourite tunes, including Over the Rainbow and We're Off to See the Wizard, in this festive family spectacular.
Full Cast Announced for Sheffield Theatres' Production of THE WIZARD OF OZ

Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Robert Hastie today announced the full cast for his Christmas production of The Wizard of Oz.
Photo Flash: First Look at Julian Fellowes' THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

Production images have been released today for the major new musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes and Olivier Award-winning composer and lyricist duo George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The production is currently playing at Theatre Royal Plymouth until 22 October followed by engagements at The Lowry in Salford and Mayflower Theatre in Southampton, prior to opening in London's West End.
BWW Interview: Actor David Birrell On New Musical THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

David Birrell's extensive stage work ranges from An Enemy of the People at Octagon Theatre, Bolton, to Spamalot in the West End, as well as several years with the RSC. He's currently playing Badger in the highly anticipated new musical version of The Wind in the Willows, which features a book by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowees and an original score by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe. The production begins previews at Theatre Royal, Plymouth on 8 October.
Photo Flash: Stiles and Drewe Release First Songs and Images from their Show THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS

Two songs from the highly-anticipated major new musical theatre adaptation of THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS have today been released. With music and lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, the tracks feature Rufus Hound as the lovable menace Mr Toad in 'The Amazing Mr Toad' and the full cast performing the opening song 'Spring'. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Sophia Nomvete been in?

Sophia Nomvete has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Sophia Nomvete been in?

Sophia Nomvete has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Sophia Nomvete's first West End show?

Sophia Nomvete's first West End show was Ragtime which opened in 2012

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