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Ian trained at the National Theatre of Wales and Birmingham University.

Theatre: winner of the first Royal National Theatre/Ian Charleson Award for title role in TORQUATO TASSO at the Lyric Hammersmith.

For the Royal Shakespeare Company: TWELFTH NIGHT, ROMEO AND JULIET, HENRY IV parts one and two, OEDIPUS THE KING, OEDIPUS AT COLONUS, ANTIGONE, A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM (world tour), HAMLET, KING LEAR, ELGAR'S RONDO, THE VENETIAN TWINS, THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, THE WINTER’S TALE, THE COMEDY OF ERRORS, THE RIVALS, MERRY WIVES: THE MUSICAL, TROILUS AND CRESSIDA. For the RSC Festival: THE MAN OF DESTINY and EDMUND KEAN.

Other theatre work includes: THE LION KING (Lyceum Theatre); CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG (the London Palladium); THE REAL INSPECTOR HOUND/BLACK COMEDY (Donmar Warehouse); regional repertory at Manchester, Coventry, York, Mold, Cardiff and Harrogate; tours with the British Actors Theatre Company and the Wales Actors' Company.

Television: TORCHWOOD, ROBIN HOOD, MARGARET, GAVIN AND STACEY, FOYLE'S WAR, MUTUAL FRIENDS, A WASTE OF SHAME, MI HIGH, CASUALTY, HOLBY CITY, DOCTORS, DEATH OF A SALESMAN, FLYING BLIND and SWISS TONY.

Film: DOOM, THE ROAD TO GUANTANAMO and BRIGHT YOUNG THINGS.

Radio and audio: over 30 plays for BBC Radio 4, 15 plays for the Archangel Complete Shakespeare, over 70 television documentary narrations and numerous voice-overs.
Concerts: national tour of Mendelssohn’s A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM and MOZART IN PRAGUE, both for the City of London Sinfonia; the RSC 50 Years - the opening of the new RSC Theatre; DYLAN THOMAS REMEMBERED (New York,Washington, DC).

Cast recordings include: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE and MERRY WIVES: THE MUSICAL.

Ian has an MA in Shakespeare and Theatre, is an Education Associate Practitioner for the RSC, and teaches regularly at universities and drama schools overseas and in the UK. He was Head of Acting at St Mary’s University College, London, for two years.

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Ian Hughes STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Revival, 2021
Thénardier [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Revival Production, 2016
Benny Southstreet

Ian Hughes Productions

 
[West End, 1988]
Orchestrator
 
[West End, 1985]
Musical Director

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Full Cast Set For the RSC'S THE MERRY WIVES OF WINDSOR


The full cast has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Shakespeare's suburban comedy, The Merry Wives of Windsor.  Directed by Blanche McIntyre, the show runs in repertoire in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon between 5 June – 7 September.  

Siobhan O'Driscoll and Lauren Drew Will Join the UK Tour of LES MISERABLES


Cameron Mackintosh has announced Siobhan O'Driscoll as 'Eponine' and Lauren Drew as 'Fantine' joining the company of the acclaimed UK and Ireland Tour of Boublil and Schönberg's “LES MISERABLES”.

BWW Review: LES MISERABLES, Bristol Hippodrome


It’s tough to keep a musical juggernaut like Les Misérables going. It’s even tougher to keep it feeling fresh, night after night for well over 35 years. Where others have faltered, Les Misérables has kept marching on to its own revolutionary drum beat. 

Rachelle Ann Go Will Star as 'Fantine' in LES MISERABLES UK Tour


Rachelle Ann Go will star as 'Fantine' in the acclaimed UK and Ireland Tour of Boublil and Schönberg's “LES MISERABLES” from Monday 16 May in Milton Keynes. 

Milton Keynes Celebrates 1 Month Till LES MISERABLES


The one-month countdown until Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Les Misérables arrives in Milton Keynes is about to begin.

BWW Interview: Gerard Carey and Josefina Gabrielle Talk LES MISERABLES


Having joined the cast of Les Misérables at the newly refurbished Sondheim Theatre back in December 2019, Gerard Carey and Josefina Gabrielle have had quite the rollercoaster experience as everyone's favourite rogues, the Thénardiers. Between them, their list of theatre credits is impressive and despite having never met prior to the show, Carey and Gabrielle have united to create a strong partnership throughout multiple lockdowns and two different productions.

Photos: First Look at All New Photos of the UK and Ireland Tour of LES MISERBLES


New images have been released of the Les Miserables UK and Ireland Tour. Les Miserables is currently performing in Dublin before visiting Southampton, Salford, Milton Keynes, Plymouth, Hull, Bristol, Birmingham, Norwich, Canterbury, Sunderland, Leeds and Cardiff.

LES MISERABLES Returns To Milton Keynes Next April


Cameron Mackintosh has announced full casting for his acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg's “LES MISERABLES” as the UK and Ireland tour reopens at Glasgow Theatre Royal on 23 November 2021 where it will visit Milton Keynes Theatre from Tuesday 26 April to Saturday 21 May 2022.

Full Casting Announced For LES MISERABLES at Theatre Royal


Theatre Royal, Glasgow has announced full casting for Cameron Mackintosh's acclaimed production of Les Misérables ahead of the production's Glasgow premiere this Christmas.

Full Casting Announced for LES MISERABLES UK And Ireland Tour


Cameron Mackintosh has announced full casting for his acclaimed production of Boublil and Schönberg’s “LES MISÉRABLES” as the UK and Ireland tour reopens at Glasgow Theatre Royal on 23 November 2021 where it will run until 31 December 2021. See the full tour schedule!

BWW Review: LES MISERABLES, Sondheim Theatre


Much of the conversation around the incoming of the revamped Les Misérables production to the West End has revolved around the revolve a?' or lack thereof. But this slicker touring version (first seen in 2009, for the 25th anniversary) is a beautiful fit for Cameron Mackintosh's marvellously refurbished Sondheim Theatre, and the show's indelible score and stirring human drama are, if anything, showcased more strongly than ever.

Ian Hughes Will Replace Matt Lucas as Thénardier in LES MISERABLES Beginning Tomorrow


Matt Lucas stepped in to play the role of Thénardier for a few weeks when Gerard Carey was unable to perform before the first preview of the new production of Les Misérables at the Sondheim Theatre last month due to vocal injury caused by contracting pneumonia. Last week Lucas regrettably sustained a back injury which has meant he is unable to continue in the role.

Further Tour Dates Announced For LES MISERABLES In UK and Ireland


Cameron Mackintosh announced today casting for the second year of the UK and Ireland tour of his acclaimed production of the Boublil and Schönberg musical a?oeLES MISERABLESa??. From 18 November 2019 Dean Chisnall will play 'Jean Valjean', Nic Greenshields 'Javert', Katie Hall 'Fantine', Ian Hughes 'Thénardier', Harry Apps 'Marius', Charlie Burn 'Cosette', Barnaby Hughes 'Enjolras' and Helen Walsh 'Madame Thénardier'.

BWW Review: SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, Theatre Royal Bath


Marc Norman and Tom Stoppard's Oscar-winning Shakespeare in Love was first adapted for the stage in 2014, and hailed as a triumph on the West End. Four years on, a new production sets out on a UK tour, and proves a delight from start to end

Photo Flash: First Look at the UK Tour of SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE


Get a first look below at the brand new tour of the critically acclaimed West End hit play Shakespeare in Love, currently playing at Theatre Royal Bath until 13 October, with opening night for press on Thursday 11 October. The new production, directed by Phillip Breen, will also tour to Nottingham, Malvern, Oxford, Cambridge, Edinburgh and Chichester until 24 November.

Pierro Niel-Mee and Imogen Daines to Lead SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE; Full Cast


Full casting was announced today for a brand new production and UK tour of the critically acclaimed West End play Shakespeare in Love.

BWW Review: EUGENIUS, The Other Palace


Eugenius is funny, bursting with great songs and great performances and, if a little overly familiar in terms of plot and characters, forgivably so.

STAR WARS' Mark Hamill To Voice 'Kevin The Robot' in EUGENIUS!


Warwick Davis and Kevin Wood have announced that 'Star Wars' legend Mark Hamill as the voice of 'Kevin The Robot' in 'Eugenius! The Musical' which is currently playing for a strictly limited run at The Other Palace until 3 March 2018.

Full Cast Announced For Brand New British Musical EUGENIUS! At The Other Palace


Warwick Davis and Kevin Wood are delighted to announce the full cast for the hotly anticipated new musical for years, EUGENIUS! which is coming to London for a strictly limited run at The Other Palace from 22 January until the 3 March 2018.

New £5 Million Theatre/Arts Centre Opens In SW London


A spectacular new 5m arts venue with a 300 seat theatre, six studio rooms, large conservatory area and caf -bar has opened in Twickenham, south west London.

Ian Hughes FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Ian Hughes been in?

Ian Hughes has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Ian Hughes been in?

Ian Hughes has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Ian Hughes's first West End show?

Ian Hughes's first West End show was Guys and Dolls which opened in 2016

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