THE CHOIR OF MAN AUSTRALIA 2020 COMPANY

Company list Tom Gadie Cast - Hardman Tom Reade Cast -Pianoman James Hudson Cast - Joker Johnny Sheehy Cast - Casanova George Bray Cast - Narrator Luke Johnson Cast - Hardman Ben Langrdige Cast - Beast Andrew Carter Cast - Pub Bore Guy Salim Cast - Tapper

George Bray Narrator

George began training at Thornton Academy of Dance in his hometown of Middlesbrough. Later training professionally at Urdang Academy (graduating with a BA (Hons) Degree).

George made his professional debut in 42nd Street (UK Tour) understudying and playing Billy Lawlor. Performed as Ensemble in Jesus Christ Superstar (World Arena Tour), Chief of Police/Drummer in Aladdin (Cast Theatre), Prince George/Drummer in Sleeping Beauty (Cast Theatre), Policeman/Ensemble in Singing in the Rain (Pitlochry Festival Theatre) and created the role of Tom in The Spalding Suite (Southbank Centre).

George is thrilled to be heading out to Australia with the Choir of Man, having performed with both cast 2.0 and the original cast on Norwegian Cruise Lines.

The only thing George loves as much as performing is a good pint. Welcome to the Jungle. His home away from home.

James Hudson The Joker

Theatre credits include: Joker The choir of man NCL, Alan-A-Dale Twang!! Alternate Ray Davies, Understudy Dave / Pete Sunny Afternoon Uk Tour, Prince Charming in Cinderella and lead Vocalist in Musicals Rock 2 (Stratford Arts House) and Gavroche in One Day More (Symphony Hall, Birmingham). Trained at Performance Preparation Academy (PPA), Guildford.

John Sheehy Casanova

After completing a Degree in Structural Engineering and a Masters in Business Studies Johnny decided to follow his true passion, performing. Hailing from Cork in Ireland, he studied acting and directing in Actorsvision Cork before moving to Swindon in 2015 to train in dance at Liberatus School of Performing Arts. As semi-finalist in The Voice of Ireland 2015 he has performed live to audiences of over one million viewers and in 2016 Johnny had a number 1 single in Ireland. His professional performing career began with the inception of The Choir of Man in 2016 and since he has toured theatres in China and India with “The Magnets” along with Choir of Man tours of UK, Australia and the US. Johnny also travelled to India twice to train as a Yoga Instructor (500hr RYT) and he incorporates this into his performing life. As an avid Liverpool F.C. fan he has also spent many a day belting out songs on the famous Kop!

Ben Langridge Beast

Ben started his performance career as part of the Glasgow based acapella group 'Choral Stimulation' while studying for his undergraduate and masters degrees. They appeared throughout the UK and performances include Coco (Camden), The Naked Choir (BBC) and Hogmanay Live! (BBC Scotland). Ben joined the Choir of Man team in 2018 in Edinburgh and has since performed with them around the world, most recently on their European tour. He is thrilled to continue his journey through North America.

Guy Salim Tapper

Guy’s was first trained by his mother Janet Viola at Lanterns School of the Performing Arts, he then attended The Arts Education School Tring Park (10Yrs) , The Urdang Academy (3Yrs) and Trinity College of Music (2Yrs). Guy Is very proud to be taking part in this 2020 Australia Tour of The Choir Of Man.

Musical Credits - Cats The Musical (UK/International Tour ‘Swing/1st Cover The Rum Tum Tugger’), Thoroughly Modern Millie ‘Ching Ho’ UK Tour, West Side Story Choreographer/Supervisor Happy Days The Musical ‘Chachi’ (International Tour), Associate Choreographer Royal Caribbean 'Spectrum of the Seas” QDOS Sleeping Beauty Pantomime Ensemble (1st Cover Dame) Commercial Credits The Black Eyed Peas,Coldplay, Tinie Tempah, Zara Larsson, BTS KPOP, Paloma Faith, HRVY, Union J Uk Tour, Britains Got Talent, The X Factor, Lioness Records, Dionne Bromfield, Simon Smith, The Olympic Ceremonies, CBBC, The Voice UK, The Voice Germany, ITV, Kellogg’s, TKMAXX, Universal,JingleBellBall, The Rugby World Cup Closing Ceremonies, Sony, Nickelodeon, New Era & More.

Andrew Carter Pub Bore for Regional Tour/CTC/QPAC

Andrew studied at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, graduating with a BMus (Hons) in Vocal and Operatic Performance in 2016.

Credits include: ‘The Phantom of the Opera in Concert’ (Beau Sejour Centre, Guernsey) ‘Queen of the Mist’ (European Premier, Charing Cross Theatre) ‘The Choir of Man’ (Edinburgh, Australia, Kennedy Centre and USA National tours) and Associate Musical Director for ‘Gobsmacked!’ (Kennedy Centre and USA National tour).

Andrew is an Associate Artist with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and teaches and runs workshops at schools, universities and societies across the UK. He is also currently developing a new musical based around the Battle of Trafalgar with Netflix and CBBC screenwriter Daniel Braham.

Instagram: @andrew_carter_voice Twitter: @andycartervoice

Luke Johnson Hardman

Luke trained at Laine Theatre Arts

West End & London credits: Doctor/Philippe le Grand - Musketeer/Ensemble in Peter Pan (Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre); Swing (Ensemble/Puppeteer/Acro) in THE LIGHT PRINCESS (National Theatre); Swing in WIZARD OF OZ (London Palladium); Ferney/Ensemble & u/s Haldir in THE LORD OF THE RINGS (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane); Fred Casely/Ensemble & u/s Billy Flynn in (Cambridge Theatre); Actor in SEMIRAMIDE (Royal Opera House); Manager/Dancer/Jazz Singer/Ensemble in VICTOR/VICTORIA (Southwark Playhouse).

Further stage credits: Peter Pan (BIrmingham Rep); Hard Man & Show Captain in CHOIR OF MAN US/Australian tour (Sydney Opera House); Featured Actor/Acrobat in PLAYGROUND VICTORIES (UK Tour); Daddy Mugglewump in THE TWITS (The Curve Theatre); Fred Casely/Ensemble in CHICAGO (Istanbul, Morocco, Hong Kong); Ensemble/Acrobat in CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (UK Tour); Rob & u/s Mikey in BOOGIE NIGHTS (UK Tour).

Television Credits: Voice of Simon in MAGIC HANDS - Series 1&2 (Remark UK/ CBBC); Continuity Voice Over, VIVA (MTV); Patrick Barnes in DOCTORS (BBC Television); Featured Dancer in GREASEMANIA (London Weekend Television); Featured Dancer in ROYAL VARIETY PERFORMANCE (Festival Theatre Edinburgh/ ITV).

Workshops include: ANGELS IN AMERICA & THE LIGHT PRINCESS both for The National Theatre; BILLY ELLIOT (pre West-End); THE LORD OF THE RINGS (pre West End).

Music Video Credits: ‘Wasting My Young Years’ - London Grammar 2013.

Tom Gadie Barman

Tom graduated from the University of York with a BA(Hons) and MA in Music. Since graduating, Tom has performed in National Tours of The Bounce and Mirror Mirror, both with The Oily Cart. Tom’s other credits include Brush in Something Special (CBeebies), 2&3 in The Remnants: As Thyself (Arts Theatre Leicester Square, Edinburgh Fringe Festival), Tweeds in Wonderland (The Union Theatre) and Student in Flash (Commercial).

Credits whilst studying included Simon (Jesus Christ Superstar), Malcolm (The Full Monty), and Timms (The History Boys).

Tom is represented by Northbridge Talent

Tom Reade Pianoman

Tom graduated from the Royal Academy of Music with distinction and since then has worked as both Musical Director and Performer. Theatre credits: Choir of Man (NCL), Maurice (Above the Stag), Just Another Love Story (Above the Arts), Harry Whitherspoon in Lucky Stiff (The Union), The Commitments (UK Tour), Judy! (Arts Theatre/ Southwark Playhouse) and Romance, Romance (Landor Theatre). Musical Directing: The Kieth Kat Klub (The Phoenix Artists Club) Not A Day Goes By (London Theatre Workshop), Company (Fight or Flight Productions) and Putting It Together (Fight or Flight Productions).

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