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Bill Deamer is one of Britain's leading choreographers whose extensive training is grounded in ballet, jazz and tap. He is the first-choice go-to choreographer for period choreography.

He started his career when, employed as lead dancer in a production of Cabaret in the West End (choreographed and directed by his mentor Dame Gillian Lynne OBE), he was offered an opportunity to choreograph his own version of Cabaret at Salisbury Playhouse. From there he has never looked back…

He was reunited with Gillian Lynne when he was invited by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and Sir Trevor Nunn to create the new tap choreography for the critically-acclaimed production of Cats at The London Palladium 2014 (which has subsequently run world-wide). Other notable productions include Top Hat (For which Bill won the Olivier Award for Best Choreographer), the 50th Anniversary UK Tour of The Sound of Music, Evita at the Dominion Theatre and the acclaimed Follies at The National Theatre directed by Dominic Cooke, for which Bill was nominated for his third Olivier Award.

Bill is also a very successful choreographer for film & television - His keen eye for the camera has served him well, most notably for So You Think You Can Dance, ITV’s All Star Musicals and the hit BBC series Strictly Come Dancing, where he continues to contribute featured group professional routines and Charlestons.

Throughout his career Bill has also become an expert on Fred Astaire, one of his dance idols. He directed and choreographed the first-ever tribute to Fred at the London Palladium, and has appeared in ITV's Perspectives programme For the Love of Fred Astaire.

Bill Deamer STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
London Revival, 1986
Big Max/Fritz

[West End]
London Revival, 1984
Pierre

Bill Deamer Productions

 
[West End, 2023]
Director
 
[West End, 2022]
Consultant Choreographer
 
[West End, 2022]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2020]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2019]
Choreography & Associate Direction
 
[West End, 2019] [Replacement]
Choreography[Replacement]
 
[West End, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2017]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2012]
Choreographer
 
[West End, 2006]
Choreographer

Bill Deamer Awards and Nominations

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Review: 42ND STREET at Princess Of Wales

If you're looking for a holiday musical to entertain the whole family, 42nd Street is full of  song and dance, sparkling costumes, and toe-tapping spectacle. The Tony Award-winning production is playing at the Princess of Wales Theatre into the New Year.

Review: LOVE NEVER DIES IN CONCERT, Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Over a decade has passed since Love Never Dies, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sequel to The Phantom Of The Opera, was an undoubted flop during its first (and last) London run so this week’s revival in concert is a welcome retrospective. Was it a victim of its own hype or is it just a bad show?

Review: 42ND STREET, Theatre Royal, Glasgow

“Come and meet those dancing feet” on Hope Street, where the UK tour of 42nd Street is making its Glasgow stop at the Theatre Royal. This sparking revival of this show-within-a-show started life at the Leicester Curve earlier this year.

42nd STREET is Coming to Theatre Royal Glasgow in August

The Theatre Royal Glasgow has announced that the UK tour of 42nd STREET is coming to the venue from Monday 21 August to Saturday 26 August 2023.

UK Tour of 42ND STREET Comes to Milton Keynes Theatre in August

Samantha Womack will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Michael Praed as Julian Marsh, Faye Tozer as Maggie Jones, Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in the UK tour of 42nd STREET. The production will visit Milton Keynes Theatre 28 August – 02 September. 

Full Cast Revealed For EVITA IN CONCERT Starring Auli'i Cravalho at Theatre Royal Drury Lane

Full casting has been announced and an additional performance added for Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's Tony Award-winning Evita at the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 31 July & 1 August.     

Review: 42ND STREET, Sadler's Wells

“You’re going out a youngster, but you’ve got to come back a star!” Ever since the pandemic forced theatres to close, then threw their return into jeopardy as actor after actor tested positive for COVID, and performances were either cancelled or more cover than normal was called on at short notice, the importance of the understudy has been back at the forefront of theatregoers’ minds. This is one very good reason for a new production to be mounted, just four years after the Theatre Royal Drury Lane version closed its doors.

Photos: Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia & The Cast of 42 STREET Arrive at Sadler's Wells

See photos of the cast of 42nd Street arriving at Sadler’s Wells ahead of their first performance, where it will play until Sunday 2 July!

Photos: First Look at 42ND STREET at Curve, Leicester and Sadler's Wells

Production photos have been released from 42nd Street at Curve, Leicester ahead of playing Sadler’s Wells. The production plays at Curve, Leicester until Saturday 3rd June, followed by a season at Sadler’s Wells, London from Wednesday 7th June 2023.

Auli'i Cravalho Will Star in EVITA Concert Performances in London This Summer

Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Award-winning Evita returns to the West End this summer in an all-star concert at the iconic Theatre Royal Drury Lane, accompanied by the 30-piece London Musical Theatre Orchestra (LMTO).

Photos: See Ruthie Henshall, Les Dennis & More in Rehearsals for 42 STREET

See rehearsal photos for 42nd Street, playing Curve, Leicester and Sadler’s Wells!

Show of the Week: Save up to 44% on 42ND STREET at Sadler's Wells

David Ian and Jonathan Church present the Leicester Curve and Sadler’s Wells production of 42nd Street. Show of the Week: Tickets from £18.

Samantha Womack, Michael Praed, Faye Tozer, Les Dennis and Nicole-Lily Baisden Will Lead 42ND STREET UK Tour

​​​​​​​Samantha Womack will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Michael Praed as Julian Marsh, Faye Tozer as Maggie Jones, Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in the UK tour of 42nd STREET.

IN DREAMS North American Premiere & More Set for 2023/24 Main Mirvish Theatre Subscription Season

The 2023/24 Main Mirvish Theatre Subscription will feature seven spectacular musicals – new works from acclaimed theatre artists, new Broadway and West End hits, and revivals of beloved classics. See how to purchase tickets!

Ruthie Henshall, Adam Garcia, Les Dennis and Nicole-Lily Baisden Will Lead 42ND STREET at Curve Leicester and Sadler's Wells

​​​​​​​Olivier Award-winning actress Ruthie Henshall will star as Dorothy Brock, alongside Olivier-nominee Adam Garcia as Julian Marsh, stage and TV personality Les Dennis as Bert Barry and Nicole-Lily Baisden as Peggy Sawyer in 42nd STREET at Curve, Leicester and Sadler's Wells.

UK Tour Dates Announced For Curve and Sadler's Wells Production of 42ND STREET

The Curve and Sadler's Wells production of the musical 42nd STREET will open at Curve, Leicester on Wednesday 17th May 2023, followed by a season at Sadler's Wells, London from Wednesday 7th June 2023 before embarking on a UK tour visiting Canterbury, Leeds, Bristol, Plymouth, Cardiff, Glasgow, Milton Keynes, Liverpool, Manchester, Southampton, Newcastle, Woking and Belfast.

Full Cast Announced For The National Theatre's New Musical HEX

The National Theatre's new musical Hex returns to the Olivier theatre for Christmas, after its original 2021 opening was delayed due to covid. The full company performing in this new production is announced before starting rehearsals at the NT on Monday 3 October.

Photos: First Look at SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER UK Tour

Direct from the West End, Bill Kenwright’s production of Saturday Night Fever returns this year, hitting the road this September, allowing audiences up and down the country a chance to experience the best-selling Bee Gees soundtrack live on stage in this spectacularly reimagined musical! Get a first look at photos here!

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER is Touring The UK This Autumn

Direct from the West End, Bill Kenwright's production of Saturday Night Fever returns this year, hitting the road this September, allowing audiences up and down the country a chance to experience the best-selling Bee Gees soundtrack live on stage in this spectacularly reimagined musical which promises to have you grabbing your boogie shoes and dancing in the aisles!

THE OSMONDS: A NEW MUSICAL Comes To Theatre Royal Brighton Next Month

Leading the cast as The Osmonds will be Ryan Anderson as Merrill Osmond, Jamie Chatterton as Alan Osmond, Alex Lodge as Jay Osmond, Danny Nattrass as Wayne Osmond, and Joseph Peacock as Donny Osmond. They will be joined by Georgia Lennon, Charlie Allen, and Nicola Bryan playing Marie, George, and Olive Osmond respectively.

Bill Deamer FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Bill Deamer has not appeared on Broadway.

Bill Deamer has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

Bill Deamer's first West End show was The Boy Friend which opened in 1984

Bill Deamer has been nominated for Best Theatre Choreographer at the Olivier Awards for "Follies," "Top Hat," and "The Boy Friend."

Bill Deamer has won the Olivier Award for Best Theatre Choreographer for his work on "Top Hat."

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