Chris Jenkins
Latest News on Chris Jenkins:
Photos: PRIDE in Rehearsal at the National Theatre (Feb 24, 2026)
Cast Set For Matthew Warchus' PRIDE at the National Theatre (Jan 20, 2026)
Photos: Young Vic's A FACE IN THE CROWD Starring Karimloo and Lucas in Rehearsal (Aug 24, 2024)
Photos: PRIDE in Rehearsal at the National Theatre (Feb 24, 2026)
Cast Set For Matthew Warchus' PRIDE at the National Theatre (Jan 20, 2026)
Photos: Young Vic's A FACE IN THE CROWD Starring Karimloo and Lucas in Rehearsal (Aug 24, 2024)
BIO
West End and London Credits:
Understudy Artilleryman/The Voice of Humanity in Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of War Of The Worlds (Dominion); Understudy Tony in Billy Elliot: The Musical (Victoria Palace); Understudy Galahad, Lancelot & Bedevere in Spamalot (Playhouse); Swing & Understudy Guy/Cassard in Emma Rice’s The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (Gielgud); Larry Foreman in The Cradle Will Rock (Arcola Theatre); Callum in Super Alice Smith (Trafalgar Studios); Roméo et Juliette, Simon Boccanegra, Aida (Royal Opera House); Chess in Concert, The Beatles Philharmonic 50th Anniversary Tribute (Royal Albert Hall)
Other Theatre:
Assistant Dance Captain/Swing in the Lincoln Center’s Tony Award winning production of South Pacific (Barbican/UK Tour); The Last Five Years (Theatre Severn, Shrewsbury); Moliere’s The Sicilian (Tour); Peter Pan (Liverpool Empire); Bobby Duval in World Premiere of Come Fly With Me, Prince Tarragon in Tickledom (Wales Millennium Centre); Dementrius/Fight Captain in A Midsummer’s Night Dream (Welsh Tour)
Workshops:
The Happy Prince (Maria Friedman/Drew McOnie/The Stable Musicals); Devil’s Advocate (Upstairs at the Gatehouse)
Films:
Tim in Settled (Ruri James/Blotched Ink); Iwan in Loose Ends (Kim Strobl/Central Film School London)
Recordings:
Billy Elliot Live (Universal/Working Title); Chess in Concert (Warner Music)
Website: www.chris-jenkins.co.uk
Twitter: @chrisjenko
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STAGE CREDITS
[West End]
Original London Production, 2005
Ensemble [Replacement]
Tony (Understudy) [Replacement]
Videos
Video: Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Talk the Return of GROUNDHOG DAY
by Stephi Wild - 2023-03-30 09:59:47
News
Photos: PRIDE in Rehearsal at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from Pride at the National Theatre, a brand-new musical based on the award-winning film, reuniting director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford. Check out the photos here!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2026
All new rehearsal photos have been released from Pride at the National Theatre, a brand-new musical based on the award-winning film, reuniting director Matthew Warchus and writer Stephen Beresford. Check out the photos here!
Cast Set For Matthew Warchus' PRIDE at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Full casting has been announced for Pride, a brand-new musical based on the award-winning film, reuniting director Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) and writer Stephen Beresford (The Last of the Haussmans).
by Stephi Wild - Jan 20, 2026
Full casting has been announced for Pride, a brand-new musical based on the award-winning film, reuniting director Matthew Warchus (Matilda The Musical) and writer Stephen Beresford (The Last of the Haussmans).
Photos: Young Vic's A FACE IN THE CROWD Starring Karimloo and Lucas in Rehearsal
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024
Check out rehearsal photos from A Face in the Crowd at Young Vic Theatre, starring Ramin Karimloo, with original music from Elvis Costello, and a book by Sarah Ruhl, here!
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024
Check out rehearsal photos from A Face in the Crowd at Young Vic Theatre, starring Ramin Karimloo, with original music from Elvis Costello, and a book by Sarah Ruhl, here!
CIM Scholar Chris Jenkins Organizes National Conference: Theorizing African American Music
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023
A national conference on African American music is taking place next month with significant support from CIM.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 31, 2023
A national conference on African American music is taking place next month with significant support from CIM.
Video: Andy Karl, Tanisha Spring and More Sing GROUNDHOG DAY Back To Life at The Sitzprobe
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023
The Old Vic has revealed a peek inside rehearsal for the award-winning musical, Groundhog Day, which is making its triumphant to London following its world premiere in 2016. Go inside the sitzprobe as the cast and orchestra bring Tim Minchin's score back to life!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2023
The Old Vic has revealed a peek inside rehearsal for the award-winning musical, Groundhog Day, which is making its triumphant to London following its world premiere in 2016. Go inside the sitzprobe as the cast and orchestra bring Tim Minchin's score back to life!
Video: Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Talk the Return of GROUNDHOG DAY
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023
The award-winning musical, Groundhog Day returns to London this year following its world premiere in 2016. Check out an all new video of Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus talking about the show!
by Stephi Wild - Mar 30, 2023
The award-winning musical, Groundhog Day returns to London this year following its world premiere in 2016. Check out an all new video of Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus talking about the show!
Full Cast and Creatives Announced for GROUNDHOG DAY at The Old Vic
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 23, 2023
The Old Vic has revealed the full creative team and cast for the award-winning musical, Groundhog Day, which returns to London following its world premiere in 2016.
by Aliya Al-Hassan - Mar 23, 2023
The Old Vic has revealed the full creative team and cast for the award-winning musical, Groundhog Day, which returns to London following its world premiere in 2016.
Bowie Experience To Appear At The Adelphi Theatre in 2023
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2022
MRC Presents has announced that Bowie Experience, its highly successful touring theatre show, will play London's historic Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 28 February 2023.
by Stephi Wild - Oct 13, 2022
MRC Presents has announced that Bowie Experience, its highly successful touring theatre show, will play London's historic Adelphi Theatre on Tuesday 28 February 2023.
Full Cast Announced For The National Theatre's New Musical HEX
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022
The National Theatre's new musical Hex returns to the Olivier theatre for Christmas, after its original 2021 opening was delayed due to covid. The full company performing in this new production is announced before starting rehearsals at the NT on Monday 3 October.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 28, 2022
The National Theatre's new musical Hex returns to the Olivier theatre for Christmas, after its original 2021 opening was delayed due to covid. The full company performing in this new production is announced before starting rehearsals at the NT on Monday 3 October.
Richard X Heyman to Release New Album in October
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2022
It’s 2022 and Richard X. Heyman is releasing 67,000 Miles An Album. The disc is a collection of brand-new songs mixed with some from a few years back,produced by Heyman, recorded at his home Kit Factory studio with drums recorded at Eastside Sound in NYC. The earlier compositions were written for The Doughboys.
by Michael Major - Aug 16, 2022
It’s 2022 and Richard X. Heyman is releasing 67,000 Miles An Album. The disc is a collection of brand-new songs mixed with some from a few years back,produced by Heyman, recorded at his home Kit Factory studio with drums recorded at Eastside Sound in NYC. The earlier compositions were written for The Doughboys.
Photos: First Look at ALL THAT at King's Head Theatre
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2021
Get a first look at ’All That’, Shaun Kitchener’s whip-smart domestic drama of love, sex and monogamy, the headline show in King’s Head Theatre’s wildly popular Queer Season, which opened tonight!
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 3, 2021
Get a first look at ’All That’, Shaun Kitchener’s whip-smart domestic drama of love, sex and monogamy, the headline show in King’s Head Theatre’s wildly popular Queer Season, which opened tonight!
Cast Announced For ALL THAT as Part of King's Head Theatre's Summer Queer Season
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2021
Shaun Kitchener's whip-smart domestic drama of love, sex and monogamy is the headline show in King's Head Theatre's wildly popular Queer Season.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 9, 2021
Shaun Kitchener's whip-smart domestic drama of love, sex and monogamy is the headline show in King's Head Theatre's wildly popular Queer Season.
THE DANISH GIRL Will Have Workshop at New Theatre Peterborough Next Week
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2021
New Theatre Peterborough announce that they will be working with writers Katie Lam and Alex Parker and director Tinuke Craig to host a workshop of a new musical adaptation of The Danish Girl at the New Theatre Peterborough from 26th – 30th April.
by Stephi Wild - Apr 22, 2021
New Theatre Peterborough announce that they will be working with writers Katie Lam and Alex Parker and director Tinuke Craig to host a workshop of a new musical adaptation of The Danish Girl at the New Theatre Peterborough from 26th – 30th April.
BWW Interview: Katy Lipson Talks ASPECTS OF LOVE at Southwark Playhouse
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 31, 2018
Theatre producer Katy Lipson - who is producing artistic director of the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, as well as being an independent producer and who has recently taken on the road shows such as The Addams Family - is bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1989 musical Aspects of Love to Southwark Playhouse which began at Hope Mill in August 2018. Here, we discuss what makes a good producer, her passion for theatre, and how the show resonates with the present times.
by Cindy Marcolina - Dec 31, 2018
Theatre producer Katy Lipson - who is producing artistic director of the Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester, as well as being an independent producer and who has recently taken on the road shows such as The Addams Family - is bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber's 1989 musical Aspects of Love to Southwark Playhouse which began at Hope Mill in August 2018. Here, we discuss what makes a good producer, her passion for theatre, and how the show resonates with the present times.
Workshop Theater UnGALA Will Honor Christine Ebersole Oct. 22
by Julie Musbach - Oct 5, 2018
Christine Ebersole, the two-time Tony Award winner and star of 'War Paint,' 'Grey Gardens,' '42nd Street' and more, will be honored at The Workshop Theater's fifth annual unGALA on Monday, October 22, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Manhattan Penthouse, 80 Fifth Ave. (17th Floor), NYC.
by Julie Musbach - Oct 5, 2018
Christine Ebersole, the two-time Tony Award winner and star of 'War Paint,' 'Grey Gardens,' '42nd Street' and more, will be honored at The Workshop Theater's fifth annual unGALA on Monday, October 22, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Manhattan Penthouse, 80 Fifth Ave. (17th Floor), NYC.
Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER at Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2018
Rehearsal images have been released for the forthcoming production of The Return of the Soldier, which has its regional premiere at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester in September, following its critically-acclaimed London run in 2014.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2018
Rehearsal images have been released for the forthcoming production of The Return of the Soldier, which has its regional premiere at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester in September, following its critically-acclaimed London run in 2014.
Casting Announced For THE RETURN OF THE SOLDIER At Hope Mill Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2018
The cast has been announced for musical The Return of the Soldier which has its regional premiere at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester next month, following its critically-acclaimed London run in 2014.
by Stephi Wild - Aug 9, 2018
The cast has been announced for musical The Return of the Soldier which has its regional premiere at Hope Mill Theatre in Manchester next month, following its critically-acclaimed London run in 2014.
Casting Announced For Workshop Presentation Of New Musical ZELDA At The Other Palace
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2018
Casting is announced today for workshop performances of ZELDA - A Post-Modern Musical which will take place at The Other Palace next week.
by Stephi Wild - Jul 30, 2018
Casting is announced today for workshop performances of ZELDA - A Post-Modern Musical which will take place at The Other Palace next week.
DUNKIRK, COCO and JANE Take Top Awards at Cinema Audio Society
by Robert Diamond - Feb 25, 2018
The Cinema Audio Society Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing Motion Picture - Live Action was presented to the sound mixing team from “Dunkirk” of Mark Weingarten CAS, Gregg Landaker, Gary Rizzo CAS, Alan Meyerson CAS, Thomas J. O'Connell and Scott Curtis.
by Robert Diamond - Feb 25, 2018
The Cinema Audio Society Award for Outstanding Sound Mixing Motion Picture - Live Action was presented to the sound mixing team from “Dunkirk” of Mark Weingarten CAS, Gregg Landaker, Gary Rizzo CAS, Alan Meyerson CAS, Thomas J. O'Connell and Scott Curtis.
Photo Flash: First Look of CINDERELLA at Hackney Empire
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2017
Hackney Empire today releases production images of its highly anticipated 2017 Christmas pantomime Cinderella which runs at the East London venue until Sunday 31 December with press night this evening. Check out the images below!
by Stephi Wild - Nov 24, 2017
Hackney Empire today releases production images of its highly anticipated 2017 Christmas pantomime Cinderella which runs at the East London venue until Sunday 31 December with press night this evening. Check out the images below!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Chris Jenkins been in?
Chris Jenkins has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has Chris Jenkins been in?
Chris Jenkins has appeared on London's West End in 10 shows.
What was Chris Jenkins's first West End show?
Chris Jenkins's first West End show was Billy Elliot which opened in 2005
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