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Oliver Farnworth (born 5 August 1982) is an English actor. Farnworth was brought up just outside Halifax in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, but moved to Sidmouth in Devon when he was fifteen. He trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. He first came to recognition in Hollyoaks playing Will Hackett from September 2006 to May 2007.
Before appearing in Hollyoaks, Farnworth appeared on stage in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and in The London Plays, written by Ed Hime and directed by Kelly Wilkinson. He has also appeared in three episodes of ITV1's 1960s medical drama The Royal, playing a character called Nev Cartwright.
In 2008 Farnworth played the leading role in Saturday Night and Sunday Morning at the Harrogate Theatre, and Lysander with the British Shakespeare Company in A Midsummer Night's Dream. In 2009 he appeared in The Merchant of Venice at Penshurst Place Gardens in Kent.
In April 2010 Farnworth appeared in the West End production of Holding the Man at the Trafalgar Studios.
In 2014 he played Florian Dupont, a Belgian refugee, in the TV series Mr. Selfridge before joining the cast of Coronation Street as Andy Carver; his departure was announced in 2016. His last scene, aired on 20 January 2017, saw him being supposedly killed by Pat Phelan (Connor McIntyre).
However, on 18 August 2017, Farnworth made an unexpected and unannounced return; revealing that Phelan was in fact, holding him captive in the cellar of an abandoned house until his death on 27 October 2017. In 2019 he has appeared in the TV Series Endeavour, playing the role of the Character PC Rich Potter.

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Oliver Farnworth STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2013
Tony


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Photos: First Look at the UK Tour of 42ND STREET


All new photos have been released from the UK tour of 42nd Street. 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.

BWW Review: FATAL ATTRACTION, Theatre Royal, Glasgow


When happily married New York attorney Dan Gallagher, meets charming editor Alex (Susie Amy) on a night out in the city, they both commit to a night of passion they can’t take back. Dan returns home to his family and tries to forget the mistake he has made, but Alex has different ideas. Dan’s about to discover that love is a dangerous game, and Alex has only one rule; you play fair with her, and she’ll play fair with you.

Photos: See Louise Redknapp & More in New Images of FATAL ATTRACTION


Tonight (Wednesday 9th March, 2022) marks Louise Redknapp’s debut in the UK tour of Fatal Attraction.

Louise Redknapp Joins the Cast of FATAL ATTRACTION


From Wednesday 9th March (New Theatre, Cardiff) acclaimed actress, musician, TV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Louise Redknapp joins Oliver Farnworth (Dan Gallagher) as his wife, Beth and Susie Amy who takes on the role of Alex Forrest when Kym Marsh concludes her run in the tour on Saturday 5th March 2022.

Photos: First Look at Kym Marsh, Oliver Farnworth & Susie Amy in FATAL ATTRACTION


Smith and Brant Theatricals and Ambassador Theatre Group Productions are presenting a new production of Fatal Attraction. Kym Marsh (ITV’s Coronation Street) will perform the iconic role of Alex Forrest, Oliver Farnworth (ITV’s Coronation Street) her lover, Dan Gallagher and Susie Amy (ITV’s Footballers’ Wives) his wife, Beth.

Theatre Royal Brighton New Season Has Been Announced


Theatre Royal Brighton’s new What’s On Guide is out now! The season goes on general sale on 30 November 2021. Packed with top quality entertainment, the line-up has a fabulous choice of shows from musicals to dramas and ballet to opera.

Kym Marsh Will Lead a New Stage Thriller of FATAL ATTRACTION


Casting has been announced for a new production of Fatal Attraction, based on the classic Paramount Pictures Corporation film. Kym Marsh * (ITV's Coronation Street) will perform the iconic role of Alex Forrest, Oliver Farnworth (ITV's Coronation Street) her lover, Dan Gallagher and Susie Amy (ITV's Footballers' Wives) his wife, Beth.

Alex Ferns, Marc Elliott & Philip McKinley Join West End Cast Of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN


It was announced today that Alex Ferns, Marc Elliott and Philip McGinley will join the cast of the record-breaking production of The Girl on the Train for its London run.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Plays Bord Gais Energy Theatre Early June 2019


The Girl on the Train will be thrilling Dublin audiences as it plays the Bord Gais Energy Theatre June 3-8.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton


Samantha Womack stars in a new production of The Girl on the Train, a gripping thriller based on the internationally acclaimed number one best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and the Dreamworks film. The Girl on the Train heads to Theatre Royal Brighton from Monday 17 - Saturday 22 June.

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Makes a Stop At The Belgrade Theatre


Following its phenomenally successful West End stage debut in 2018, Paula Hawkins' nail-biting thriller The Girl on the Train heads out on a UK tour this spring, pulling into the Belgrade Theatre 13-18 May.

Theatre Royal Brighton Announces New Season Lineup


Theatre Royal Brighton's new season goes on sale next week - priority booking will open on Monday 18 March and general sale is Thursday 21 March.

Photo Flash: First Look at Samantha Womack and the Cast of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN


Get a first look below at Samantha Womack starring as Rachel Watson in a new production of The Girl on the Train!

THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN Comes to Theatre Royal


Samantha plays Rachel Watson who longs for a different life. Her only escape is the perfect couple she watches through the train window every day, happy and in love. Or so it appears. When Rachel learns that the woman she's been secretly watching has suddenly disappeared, she finds herself as a witness and even a suspect in a thrilling mystery in which she will face bigger revelations than she could ever have anticipated.

Samantha Womack Stars In UK & Ireland Tour Of THE GIRL ON THE TRAIN


Samantha Womack stars in a new production of The Girl on the Train, a gripping thriller based on the internationally acclaimed number one best-selling novel by Paula Hawkins and the Dreamworks film. The Girl on the Train begins a major tour of the UK & Ireland on 21 January 2019 in Milton Keynes. (Tour schedule below).

Guy Masterson �" Theatre Tours International Presents THE MARILYN CONSPIRACY


Guy Masterson presents the WORLD PREMIERE of an explosive new drama about the controversy surrounding the untimely demise of Marilyn Monroe in August 1962.

STAGE TUBE: Exclusive Look at Suranne Jones, Zaraah Abrahams and More in West End's BEAUTIFUL THING


Jonathan Harvey's landmark play Beautiful Thing was captured live during its May 2013 run at the West End's Arts Theatre. Check out the exclusive clip below!

STAGE TUBE: Trailer - Jonathan Harvey's BEAUTIFUL THING, Coming to Digital Theatre


Jonathan Harvey's landmark play Beautiful Thing is the next production to be released by Digital Theatre. Yesterday, Digital Theatre released its first trailer from Beautiful Thing. Celebrating its 20th anniversary year, Digital Theatre captured Beautiful Thing during its acclaimed run at the West End's Arts Theatre. The production also travelled to Liverpool Playhouse, West Yorkshire Playhouse and the Theatre Royal, Brighton before finishing its tour earlier this month. Click below to watch the trailer!

Photo Flash: First Look at BEAUTIFUL THING Broadcast at Digital Theatre


Digital Theatre is today (17 June 2013) delighted to announce its next release - Jonathan Harvey's landmark play, Beautiful Thing, captured live during its acclaimed West End run at the Arts Theatre in May 2013.

BEAUTIFUL THING Enters Final Two Weeks at Arts Theatre; Heads Out on Tour May 25


The brand new 20th anniversary production of Jonathan Harvey's classic play, Beautiful Thing, which opened to rave reviews and huge critical and public acclaim, will finish at the Arts Theatre on 25 May before a short UK tour visiting Liverpool, Leeds and Brighton. Directed by Nikolai Foster, and designed by Colin Richmond, the production stars Suranne Jones as 'Sandra', Zaraah Abrahams as 'Leah', Oliver Farnworth as 'Tony and introducing Jake Davies as 'Jamie' and Danny-Boy Hatchard, making his professional debut as 'Ste'.

Oliver Farnworth FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Oliver Farnworth been in?

Oliver Farnworth has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Oliver Farnworth been in?

Oliver Farnworth has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.

What was Oliver Farnworth's first West End show?

Oliver Farnworth's first West End show was Beautiful Thing which opened in 2013

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