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Audrey trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. She also studied Classical Singing at Cegep St-Laurent, Canada. As a child and teenager, Audrey worked extensively with the Cirque Du Soleil as a vocalist and acrobat. She performed in their international tours of Reinvente and Quidam and the ... (read complete bio)

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Stage Credits

  [West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Amelie
  [West End]
West End Premiere, 2017
Gelsomina
  [West End]
2012
Mrs Hedgehog
Lucy (Understudy)
Ginarbrikk (Understudy)

Audrey Brisson Biography

Audrey trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. She also studied Classical Singing at Cegep St-Laurent, Canada. As a child and teenager, Audrey worked extensively with the Cirque Du Soleil as a vocalist and acrobat. She performed in their international tours of Reinvente and Quidam and the Cirque Du Soleil 30th Anniversary Concert.

Theatre includes: The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk (Live Stream) (Bristol Old Vic Theatre/ Wise Children), Nominated for Best Actress in a Musical for the Olivier Awards 2020 and Best Performance in a Musical for the UK Theatre Awards 2019 for her performance in the title role in Amélie The Musical (The Other Palace Theatre/ Hartshorn-Hook/ Selladoor/ Watermill Theatre), Marina in Pericles (National Theatre), Jiminy Cricket in Pinocchio (National Theatre), she reprised Bella Chagall in The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk (Bristol Old Vic Theatre/ Edinburgh Festival) which Won the Carol Tambor Best of Edinburgh Award, Gelsomina in The Strada (UK Tour & The Other Palace), Dea in The Grinning Man (Bristol Old Vic), Bella Chagall in The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk (Kneehigh), Juliet in Romeo and Juliet (Rose Theatre, Kingston), Dead Dog in a Suitcase & Other Love Song (Kneehigh), The Elephantom (National Theatre), Miss Hedgehog in The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Kensington Gardens), The Wild Bride and Midnight's Pumpkin (Kneehigh).

Film includes: W.E. directed by Madonna and Hereafter by Clint Eastwood.

Television includes: Outlander Series 2 (LBP) and Money (BBC Television).

Radio includes: the title role in Amy Dorrit (BBC Radio).





Audrey Brisson News

Review: JEKYLL & HYDE, Reading Rep Theatre Photo Review: JEKYLL & HYDE, Reading Rep Theatre
by Mickey-Jo Boucher - Oct 14, 2022

Audrey Brisson is a quirky intrigue at 4’10”. With little capacity to seem towering and imposing, Brisson has instead perfected the subtleties that are available to her, her ever widening eyes and steadily creeping sneer betray volumes about the conflict raging within the respectable Victorian gentlemen she portrays.

Photos: First Look at INTO THE WOODS at Theatre Royal Bath Photo Photos: First Look at INTO THE WOODS at Theatre Royal Bath
by Stephi Wild - Aug 30, 2022

Into The Woods is now playing at Theatre Royal Bath. Check out first look photos here!

Review: INTO THE WOODS, Theatre Royal Bath Photo Review: INTO THE WOODS, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - Aug 26, 2022

A terrifically trippy child's world on speed in a Victorian toy theatre within a theatre, conjured up by inventive 81-year-old Gilliam, and his co-director and choreographer, Leah Hausman.

Cast Announced For INTO THE WOODS at Theatre Royal Bath; Julian Bleach, Audrey Brisso Photo Cast Announced For INTO THE WOODS at Theatre Royal Bath; Julian Bleach, Audrey Brisson, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Apr 20, 2022

The award-winning, experienced West End cast includes Julian Bleach [co-creator of the Olivier Award-winning Shockheaded Peter, The Grinning Man] as Mysterious Man, Audrey Brisson [Olivier nominee for Amélie, Outlander] as Cinderella, Nicola Hughes [Olivier nominee for Fosse and Porgy and Bess] as the Witch, Rhashan Stone [All About Eve at the Noël Coward, Finding Alice] as the Baker, and Alex Young [Follies at the National Theatre, South Pacific] as the Baker's Wife.  

BWW Review: AMELIE THE MUSICAL, Criterion Theatre Photo BWW Review: AMELIE THE MUSICAL, Criterion Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jun 9, 2021

Twenty years ago, the world fell in love with a quirky young woman by the name of Amélie Poulain. The French waitress stuck in her own little universe slowly starts to help people find their happiness, finally reaching hers. The stone-skipping and crème brûlée-cracking character played by Audrey Tautou immediately charmed her way into popular culture and by 2015 Daniel Messé, Nathan Tysen, and Craig Lucas had adapted Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s beloved film into a stage musical with Samantha Barks and Phillippa Soo both taking the titular role at separate times in the US.

VIDEO: Audrey Brisson Talks Bringing AMELIE To London! Photo VIDEO: Audrey Brisson Talks Bringing AMELIE To London!
by BroadwayWorld UK TV - Jun 4, 2021

This week marked the official opening for the West End premiere of Amélie (which began preview performances at the Criterion Theatre on May 20), so we sent our very own @WestEndReporter Tom Hayden Millward to chat to the show's leading lady, Grammy & Olivier Award nominee Audrey Brisson.

Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals for AMELIE THE MUSICAL in the West End Photo Photo Flash: Go Inside Rehearsals for AMELIE THE MUSICAL in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 18, 2021

Amélie The Musical arrives in the heart of the West End this summer. Following the government roadmap announcement, tickets are on sale now for a socially distanced audience at the Criterion Theatre from Thursday 20 May.

Photo: New Poster Image Released for AMELIE in the West End Photo Photo: New Poster Image Released for AMELIE in the West End
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2021

Amélie The Musical is set to reopen in the West End this summer at the Criterion Theatre from Thursday 20 May. Olivier-nominee Audrey Brisson will be returning to the role of 'Amélie'.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 29 - Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIG Photo New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 29 - Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Book, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2021

This week's list includes Lin-Manuel Miranda's new book In the Heights: Finding Home, the Original London Cast recording of Amelie, a DVD/Blu-ray of the original London cast of An American in Paris, and more!

AMELIE THE MUSICAL Transfers to the West End in May 2021 Photo AMELIE THE MUSICAL Transfers to the West End in May 2021
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2021

Following its opening at the Watermill Theatre, a critically acclaimed sell-out tour in 2019, a highly successful Christmas season at The Other Palace in 2019, a Grammy nomination and 3 Olivier Award nominations, Amélie The Musical arrives in the heart of the West End this summer.

Audrey Brisson Videos

VIDEO: Audrey Brisson Talks Bringing AMELIE To London! Videoplay
VIDEO: Audrey Brisson Talks Bringing AMELIE To London!

by BroadwayWorld UK TV - Jun 4, 2021

This week marked the official opening for the West End premiere of Amélie (which began preview performances at the Criterion Theatre on May 20), so we sent our very own @WestEndReporter Tom Hayden Millward to chat to the show's leading lady, Grammy & Olivier Award nominee Audrey Brisson.

VIDEO: AMELIE London Cast Recording Will Be Released June 5; Listen to 'Stay' Now! Videoplay
VIDEO: AMELIE London Cast Recording Will Be Released June 5; Listen to 'Stay' Now!

by Stage Tube - May 29, 2020

The Original London Cast Recording of Amelie will be released on June 5! Get a preview of the album with the song 'Stay'!

BWW TV: Watch A Performance By The Cast Of AMELIE THE MUSICAL Videoplay
BWW TV: Watch A Performance By The Cast Of AMELIE THE MUSICAL

by BroadwayWorld TV - Oct 7, 2019

Today, BroadwayWorld's Emma Watkins attended the official West End press launch of AMELIE THE MUSICAL at The Other Palace. The event featured a performance of songs from the show by Audrey Brisson and the company, plus there was a Q&A with director Michael Fentiman and Brisson. Watch the video below!

VIDEO: Check out the Trailer for PINOCCHIO at the National Theatre Videoplay
VIDEO: Check out the Trailer for PINOCCHIO at the National Theatre

by Stage Tube - Nov 27, 2017

Visit the alpine forest this winter as Pinocchio makes its world premiere at the National Theatre. You can now check out the brand new trailer below! On a quest to be truly alive, Pinocchio leaves Geppetto's workshop with Jiminy Cricket in tow. Their electrifying adventure takes them from alpine forests to Pleasure Island to the bottom of the ocean.

STAGE TUBE: Trailer - Kneehigh's THE WILD BRIDE at Berkeley Rep
by Stage Tube - Jan 25, 2013

The hit that ran away with hearts last winter comes back for a honeymoon engagement in 2013: 26 hot dates with The Wild Bride. A splendid reception of ovations and rave reviews ensured that this enchanting Bride enjoyed a three-week extension of its original run. Now Kneehigh Theatre comes back to America for a three-week encore at Berkeley Repertory Theatre from tomorrow, January 26 to February 17, 2013. Don't miss this devilish mix of vivid music and sweet romance from Britain's extraordinary theatrical troupe. Watch a trailer for the production below!

STAGE TUBE: First Look - Trailer for Madonna's W.E.
by Caryn Robbins - Nov 23, 2011

W.E. is coming to theaters on February 23, 2012 from The Weinstein Company. The historical drama was directed by Madonna and was written by Madonna and Alek Keshishian. The film stars Abbie Cornish, Natalie Dormer, Oscar Isaac, Richard Coyle, Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy, Natalie Gal, Annabelle Wallis, Laurence Fox, James Fox, Ronan Vibert and David Harbour.


Audrey Brisson Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has Audrey Brisson been in?
Audrey Brisson has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Audrey Brisson been in?
Audrey Brisson has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.

What was Audrey Brisson's first West End show?
Audrey Brisson's first West End show was The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe which opened in 2012