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BIO

Callum opened in the Australian tour of KINKY BOOTS direct from the original London production at the Adelphi Theatre.



Callum won the best male actor in a musical at the 2017 Helpmann Awards. Previous to this Callum also won The Green Room award for Male Lead for the same role in KINKY BOOTS

After a phenomenal run in Australia Callum returned to the Uk to open the Uk Tour for a short period. In January 2019 Callum starred as Lola where it all began, at the Al Hirschfeld theatre on Broadway before ending his run as Lola at Stage 42 in NYC.

He is the only actor to play the role on 3 continents over 5 different companies.



Callum's other credits include Joe Scott in GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY. Roaul in THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Cameron Mackintosh's London revival of MISS SAIGON and other West End productions such as Disney's THE LION KING, GHOST and NAKED BOYS SINGING.

Internationally Callum has toured with HAIR the musical and opened the Shanghai Culture Square with ULTIMATE BROADWAY.

Preceding his professional debut, Callum trained at Laine Theatre Arts, Epsom, Uk. Graduating in 2010.

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STAGE CREDITS

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Production, 2022
Lola

[West End]
London Production, 2021
Performer (Swing) [Replacement]

[West End]
West End, 2015
Ensemble

[West End]
West End Revival, 2014
Ensemble

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2013
Lola [Replacement]



TV Shows

Casualty
Jake

Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical

Callum Francis, Kinky Boots

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical

Callum Francis, Kinky Boots

The Lortels - 2023 - Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical

Callum Francis, Kinky Boots


winner
Theatre World Awards - 2023 - Theatre World Awards

Callum Francis, Kinky Boots

News


Photos: TITANIQUE Celebrates 1000 Performances Off-Broadway

Last night, the smash hit Off-Broadway production of Titanique celebrated its 1000th performance at the Daryl Roth Theatre in NYC. A champagne toast celebration was held after the show. Check out photos from the celebration!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld December 6, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is December 6, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Cassadee Pope, Callum Francis & More to Join TITANIQUE Cast

New Broadway and TV stars will be joining the cast of the Lortel Award-winning Best Musical, Titanique, just in time to celebrate 1000 performacnes. Learn more about who is joining the cast and see how to purchase tickets.
Photos: Inside THE NOTEBOOK Opening Night Party

The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Following the show's opening, the cast celebrated the big night at an after party at Tavern on the Green. BroadwayWorld was on hand for the celebration, and you can check out photos here!
Photos: On the Red Carpet at Opening Night of THE NOTEBOOK

The Notebook officially opened at the Schoenfeld Theatre last week. Opening night was held on March 14th, and BroadwayWorld was there! Check out photos of the VIPs arriving at the big night here!
John-Andrew Morrison, Angie Schworer, Gizel Jiménez, and Elizabeth Teeter Will Lead Reading of New Musical SALEM

Tony nominee John-Andrew Morrison (A Strange Loop) and Angie Schworer (Some Like It Hot, The Prom,) lead the cast of Salem, a new musical comedy.
Photos: Inside the Opening Night Celebration For HERE LIES LOVE

Here Lies Love, the new musical from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim, officially opened on Broadway Thursday, July 20, at the Broadway Theatre. Check out photos from the show's opening night celebrations here!
Photos: Stars Walk the Red Carpet on HERE LIES LOVE Opening Night

Check out photos of Dylan Mulvaney, Spike Lee, H.E.R., Stephen Colbert, and more on the Here Lies Love opening night red carpet!
Photos: Stars Walk the Pink Carpet at ONCE UPON A ONE MORE TIME Opening Night!

Check out photos of Laura Benanti, Jane Krakowski, Telly Leung, Adrienne Warren, Tituss Burgess, and more as they walk the 'pink' carpet here!
Photos: Go inside The 77th Annual Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards were presented Monday night, June 5.  Julie Benko received the 14th Annual Dorothy Loudon Award for Excellence in the Theater, and 2023 TWA Special Award Honorees, Marilyn Caserta for Outstanding Swing and Dale Badway for Outstanding Contribution to the Theatre World.  Check out photos here!
SOME LIKE IT HOT, PARADE, and More Take Home 2023 Drama Desk Awards; Full List of Winners!

Winners for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today. Among the big winners were Some Like It Hot, Parade, and more.
SOME LIKE IT HOT, LEOPOLDSTADT & More Win 2023 Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle (OCC), the official organization of writers on New York theatre for out-of-town newspapers and national publications, is pleased to announce the winners of the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Find out who won here!
WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards

The 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were handed out this evening to recipients in 15 categories, with four honorary awards also bestowed. The Awards were distributed in a ceremony at NYU Skirball hosted by stars of stage and screen: Kevin Cahoon (Tony nominee, 'Shucked'), D'Arcy Carden ('The Thanksgiving Play'), Crystal Lucas-Perry (Tony nominee, 'Ain't No Mo''), Bonnie Milligan (Tony nominee, 'Kimberly Akimbo'), Arian Moayed (Tony nominee, 'A Doll's House'), and Tamara Tunie (The New Group's 'Bernarda's Daughters'). The Lucille Lortel Awards are produced by the Off-Broadway League and Lucille Lortel Theatre, with additional support provided by TDF.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards

The 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were given last night, May 7, to recipients in 15 categories, with four honorary awards also bestowed. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE & More Win at the 2023 Lucille Lortel Awards

The 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway were presented on, Sunday, May 7, 2023 at NYU Skirball beginning at 7:00pm EST. Check out the winners here!
Julie Benko, Jodie Comer & More Will Receive 2023 Theatre World Awards

The Theatre World Awards Board of Directors has announced the 2023 Honorees for the Theatre World Award for an Outstanding Debut Performance in a Broadway or Off-Broadway Production. See the full list!
SHUCKED, SOME LIKE IT HOT Lead Nominations for 2023 Drama Desk Awards

Nominations for the 67th Annual Drama Desk Awards were announced today and BroadwayWorld has the full list here!
NEW YORK, NEW YORK; SOME LIKE IT HOT; & More Lead Nominations for Outer Critics Circle Awards

The Outer Critics Circle has announced the nominees for the 72nd Annual Outer Critics Circle Awards, honoring the 2022-2023 Broadway and Off-Broadway season. Leading the pack with the most honors of the season is the Broadway musical New York, New York, with twelve nominations. Check out the full list of nominations here!
WOLF PLAY, TITANIQUE, HARMONY & More Nominated for 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards - See the Full List!

Nominations for the 38th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards for Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway have been announced! See the full list!
Photos: Jeremy Jordan & More Broadway Stars Attend SPINNING GOLD Premiere

Spinning Gold, the new film starring Jeremy Jordan, premiered at the Roxy Cinema in New York City. Check out photos of Jordan at the screening, joined by Tony winners Lena Hall, Michael Mayer & Diane Paulus, Bryan Batt, Krysta Rodriguez, Orfeh, Andy Karl, Callum Francis, and more.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Callum Francis been in?

Callum Francis has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Callum Francis been in?

Callum Francis has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Callum Francis's first West End show?

Callum Francis's first West End show was Miss Saigon which opened in 2014

What awards has Callum Francis been nominated for?

Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for Kinky Boots, Outstanding Lead Performer in an Off-Broadway Musical (Outer Critics Circle Awards) for Kinky Boots, Outstanding Lead Performer in a Musical (The Lortels) for Kinky Boots and Theatre World Awards (Theatre World Awards) for Kinky Boots.

What awards has Callum Francis won?

Callum Francis has won the Theatre World Award for his performance in Kinky Boots.

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