Asha Banks
Birth Place: Hertfordshire
Latest News on Asha Banks:
Johnny & Lillie Flynn, Asha Banks Join Regent's Park Open Air Music Takeover (Jul 6, 2025)
Video: Watch Trailer for Netflix Series A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER (Jun 26, 2024)
Almeida Theatre's SPRING AWAKENING Coming to Cinemas; Watch the Trailer (Sep 21, 2023)
Johnny & Lillie Flynn, Asha Banks Join Regent's Park Open Air Music Takeover (Jul 6, 2025)
Video: Watch Trailer for Netflix Series A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER (Jun 26, 2024)
Almeida Theatre's SPRING AWAKENING Coming to Cinemas; Watch the Trailer (Sep 21, 2023)
BIO
Asha is a young actress and singer from London. She played Thea, and also understudy Wendla, in the Olivier-nominated 2021/22 production of Spring Awakening at the Almeida Theatre (dir by Rupert Goold).
In 2019/20 she played Lisa James in the RSC production of the musical The Boy in the Dress, with score by Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers.
Before this she starred in The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, aged 13 3/4 at the Menier Chocolate Factory in 2017, playing Pandora, and before that was Violet Beauregarde in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane (2016). She has also performed in the Annie UK Tour, the Olivier-nominated play 1984 at the Almeida and then at the Playhouse, London, and in Les Miserables at the Queen's Theatre, Shaftesbury Avenue.
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STAGE CREDITS
[West End]
Original Production, 2017
Pandora [Replacement]
[Replacement]
[West End]
West End Original Production, 2013
Violet Bearuegarde (Albania) [Replacement]
(Alternate) [Replacement]
News
Johnny & Lillie Flynn, Asha Banks Join Regent's Park Open Air Music Takeover
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in partnership with Communion ONE has announced further details of the week long Music Takeover as part of its Open Air Theatre Festival series from Tuesday 23 September – Sunday 28 September 2025.
by Emmy Rice - Jul 6, 2025
Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre in partnership with Communion ONE has announced further details of the week long Music Takeover as part of its Open Air Theatre Festival series from Tuesday 23 September – Sunday 28 September 2025.
Video: Watch Trailer for Netflix Series A GOOD GIRL'S GUIDE TO MURDER
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2024
Netflix has dropped the trailer for A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, the series adaptation of the hugely successful, New York Times bestselling mystery YA novel by Holly Jackson. Watch the trailer!
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2024
Netflix has dropped the trailer for A Good Girl's Guide to Murder, the series adaptation of the hugely successful, New York Times bestselling mystery YA novel by Holly Jackson. Watch the trailer!
VIDEO: F. Murray Abraham & Jack Wolfe Star in THE MAGIC FLUTE Trailer
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2023
A lavish fantasy adventure that will captivate audiences, director Florian Sigl adapts Mozart’s timeless masterpiece for a new generation of fans. Starring Jack Wolfe, F. Murray Abraham, Iwan Rheon, Asha Banks and a stellar supporting cast that includes renowned opera stars from around the globe. Watch the new video trailer now!
by Michael Major - Jan 31, 2023
A lavish fantasy adventure that will captivate audiences, director Florian Sigl adapts Mozart’s timeless masterpiece for a new generation of fans. Starring Jack Wolfe, F. Murray Abraham, Iwan Rheon, Asha Banks and a stellar supporting cast that includes renowned opera stars from around the globe. Watch the new video trailer now!
Michael D. Xavier, Simon Bailey, Emma Kingston & More to Take Part in Christmas Concert at The Actor's Church
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2022
A stellar line-up of 12 musical theatre Stars, along with host Michael D. Xavier, will bring festive stardust and glitter to Covent Garden's The Actor's Church on the Sunday before Christmas, as they perform in a special concert in aid of Children with Cancer UK (CwCUK) accompanied by the students of MX Masterclass (MXM).
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 25, 2022
A stellar line-up of 12 musical theatre Stars, along with host Michael D. Xavier, will bring festive stardust and glitter to Covent Garden's The Actor's Church on the Sunday before Christmas, as they perform in a special concert in aid of Children with Cancer UK (CwCUK) accompanied by the students of MX Masterclass (MXM).
THE BRIDGE OF SAN LUIS REY - A MUSICAL FABLE to Get Development Workshop
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022
Pint of Wine Theatre Company has announced a development workshop of Tim Connor and Susannah Pearse’s new musical ‘The Bridge of San Luis Rey – A Musical Fable’. This new musical is adapted from Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, by permission of The Wilder Family LLC.
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 21, 2022
Pint of Wine Theatre Company has announced a development workshop of Tim Connor and Susannah Pearse’s new musical ‘The Bridge of San Luis Rey – A Musical Fable’. This new musical is adapted from Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, by permission of The Wilder Family LLC.
Almeida Theatre Announces Full Casting For SPRING AWAKENING
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2021
The Almeida Theatre announces the full cast for Rupert Goold's revival of the award-winning musical Spring Awakening.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 8, 2021
The Almeida Theatre announces the full cast for Rupert Goold's revival of the award-winning musical Spring Awakening.
Line-Up Announced For CHRISTMAS WITH THE STARS In Covent Garden
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2019
This year's line-up for Christmas with the Stars - the charity Christmas musical theatre concert in Covent Garden in the heart of the West End - is another star-studded musical feast of festive fun.
by Stephi Wild - Dec 2, 2019
This year's line-up for Christmas with the Stars - the charity Christmas musical theatre concert in Covent Garden in the heart of the West End - is another star-studded musical feast of festive fun.
Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsal Photos For THE BOY IN THE DRESS at Royal Shakespeare Company
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2019
Production images for the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical The Boy in the Dresshave now been released.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 21, 2019
Production images for the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical The Boy in the Dresshave now been released.
Full Casting Announced For The Royal Shakespeare Company's Production Of THE BOY IN THE DRESS
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2019
Full casting is announced for The Boy in the Dress, the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 8 November.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2019
Full casting is announced for The Boy in the Dress, the Royal Shakespeare Company's (RSC) new musical, which runs in the Royal Shakespeare Theatre from 8 November.
SONGS FOR JEREMY To Return To The Southwark Playhouse In May
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2019
Stars of the West End, including Aladdin's genie, Trevor Dion Nicholas, who was recently also seen on ITV's All Star Musicals, will be performing in an evening of musical theatre in London as 'Songs for Jeremy' returns to the Southwark Playhouse for the second year running on 12 May, in aid of The Good Grief Trust.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 25, 2019
Stars of the West End, including Aladdin's genie, Trevor Dion Nicholas, who was recently also seen on ITV's All Star Musicals, will be performing in an evening of musical theatre in London as 'Songs for Jeremy' returns to the Southwark Playhouse for the second year running on 12 May, in aid of The Good Grief Trust.
Michael Xavier To Host Star-studded Charity Christmas Concert In Covent Garden
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2018
Some of the biggest stars of London's theatre scene will perform at what could be the most Christmassy concert in the capital this December, as West End and Broadway star Michael Xavier hosts Christmas with the Stars, accompanied by the students of the MX Masterclass.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 27, 2018
Some of the biggest stars of London's theatre scene will perform at what could be the most Christmassy concert in the capital this December, as West End and Broadway star Michael Xavier hosts Christmas with the Stars, accompanied by the students of the MX Masterclass.
London Performing Arts Academy Run By Michael Xavier Announces Sir Matthew Bourne As Guest Teacher
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2018
Lucky students at the Musical Theatre Masterclass (MTM) academy in London will be taught this term by star masterclass guests including Sir Matthew Bourne, it was announced today.
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2018
Lucky students at the Musical Theatre Masterclass (MTM) academy in London will be taught this term by star masterclass guests including Sir Matthew Bourne, it was announced today.
Collabro to Be Supported By Choir of Stars at Palladium Concert
by Julie Musbach - Nov 12, 2017
A choir of young stars will join Britain's Got Talent winners Collabro when they perform at the London Palladium in November at the London gig of their 29-date UK tour.
by Julie Musbach - Nov 12, 2017
A choir of young stars will join Britain's Got Talent winners Collabro when they perform at the London Palladium in November at the London gig of their 29-date UK tour.
BWW Review: THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13¾ - THE MUSICAL
by Marianka Swain - Jul 27, 2017
Britain's most beloved diarist (give or take a Bridget Jones) comes to London in chamber musical form in a new adaptation created with the late Sue Townsend's blessing. Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary's version, tweaked since its premiere run in Leicester in 2015, should certainly prove popular with school holiday audiences, though a broader approach means parents may miss Townsend's subtly genius brand of humour.
by Marianka Swain - Jul 27, 2017
Britain's most beloved diarist (give or take a Bridget Jones) comes to London in chamber musical form in a new adaptation created with the late Sue Townsend's blessing. Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary's version, tweaked since its premiere run in Leicester in 2015, should certainly prove popular with school holiday audiences, though a broader approach means parents may miss Townsend's subtly genius brand of humour.
Photo Flash: First Look at THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13 ¾ at Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2017
'Honestly. My family just don't understand me. Perhaps when I am famous and my diary is discovered people will understand the torment of being a 13 ¾ year old intellectual' Adrian Mole.
by BWW News Desk - Jul 26, 2017
'Honestly. My family just don't understand me. Perhaps when I am famous and my diary is discovered people will understand the torment of being a 13 ¾ year old intellectual' Adrian Mole.
Full Casting Announced for THE SECRET DIARY OF ADRIAN MOLE AGED 13 ¾ at Menier Chocolate Factory
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2017
The Menier Chocolate Factory today has announced the full company for their brand new production of Sue Townsend's The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ - The Musical which opens in Adrian's 50th birthday year.
by BWW News Desk - Jun 20, 2017
The Menier Chocolate Factory today has announced the full company for their brand new production of Sue Townsend's The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ - The Musical which opens in Adrian's 50th birthday year.
WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania to Slam Hershey This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2017
WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania is coming to Giant Center on Sunday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.
by BWW News Desk - Jan 17, 2017
WWE Live Road to Wrestlemania is coming to Giant Center on Sunday, March 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Rufus Hound to Host Star-Studded Musical Theatre Lineup at Charity Christmas Concert in Covent Garden
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2016
The Actor's Church in Covent Garden will more than live up to its name on the Sunday before Christmas as a stellar lineup of twelve musical theatre actors will perform in aid of Children with Cancer UK at a special Christmas concert, accompanied by the students of the Musical Theatre Masterclass (MTM).
by BWW News Desk - Nov 28, 2016
The Actor's Church in Covent Garden will more than live up to its name on the Sunday before Christmas as a stellar lineup of twelve musical theatre actors will perform in aid of Children with Cancer UK at a special Christmas concert, accompanied by the students of the Musical Theatre Masterclass (MTM).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Asha Banks been in?
Asha Banks has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Asha Banks been in?
Asha Banks has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.
What was Asha Banks's first West End show?
Asha Banks's first West End show was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which opened in 2013
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