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Darren trained at the Allesley School of Dance in Coventry and then went on to graduate from Laine Theatre Arts. Most recently he appeared as Kiki the Colorist in the original cast of Legally Blonde (Savoy).

Theatre credits include: Ru/Talk Show Host in the Merrily We Roll Along concert (Donmar Warehouse); Mercedes in La Cage Aux Folles (Playhouse); covering Francis and Jean-Michel, Rumpleteaser in Cats (Larnaca Municipal Theatre, Cyprus); Candide (ENO); ensemble/cover Gollum in The Lord of the Rings (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane); Scranton Slim/Dance Captain/cover Rusty Charlie and Benny Southstreet in Guys and Dolls (Piccadilly); Kevin in Debbie Does Dallas (Oxford Old Fire Station); Ensemble/cover Emile and Beast's Man in Beauty and the Beast (RSC, Stratford-Upon-Avon); Protean in A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (National Theatre); Bobby C/cover Tony Manero in Saturday Night Fever (UK tour); ensemble/cover Goran in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (London Palladium); Curtis/cover Michael Spofford in The Witches of Eastwick (Prince of Wales); Featured Artist in the original cast of Fosse (Prince of Wales) and Bailiff in Chicago (Adelphi).

He also travelled extensively as a featured artist on a world cruise aboard the QE2.

Film and television appearances include Scenes of a Sexual Nature; Dresserin Miss Marple: A Sleeping Murder; and the 2010 Marks and Spencer's Christmas Advert.

Darren has provided additional choreography on Make Me a Song (Players Theatre), and was Assistant Choreographer on Bugsy Malone (Queen's) and Tin Pan Alley (Edinburgh Festival).

Darren Carnall STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
West End Premiere Production, 2014
Performer (Swing)

[West End]
2012
Ensemble

[West End]
Original London Production, 2011
Performer

[West End]
Original London Production, 2010
Kiki

[West End]
London Production, 2007
Ensemble

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 2004
Protean

[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Ensemble


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Giovanna Fletcher, Louise Redknapp, Joanne Clifton, and Many More Announced as Special Guests For FRIENDSICAL


Star-studded guest cameos have been announced for the acclaimed Friendsical musical which is touring the country off the back of its success at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Louise Redknapp Will Join the Cast of FRIENDSICAL For Southampton Run


Louise Redknapp is confirmed to make a celebrity guest appearance in the comedy musical Friendsical, written and directed by Miranda Larson [Christmasaurus, The Night Pirates, Cartoon Network Live], for its entire run at Southampton's MAST Mayflower Studios from 5 – 7 September 2022 before the show embarks on the rest of its UK-wide tour.

FRIENDSICAL: A Musical Parody of FRIENDS is Coming to Edinburgh Festival Fringe


The comedy musical Friendsical, written and directed by Miranda Larson [Christmasaurus, The Night Pirates, Cartoon Network Live], has been revamped and will have its run at Edinburgh Festival Fringe 04 - 28 August 2022 at Assembly Rooms – Music Hall before embarking on its nationwide UK tour.

Photos: Inside Rehearsal For BACK TO THE FUTURE: THE MUSICAL on the West End


The production kicks off performances this month. Learn more about the show and how to purchase tickets here!

Photo Flash: Exclusive First Look at The New Cast of FRIENDSICAL


The 2019 Edinburgh Festival smash-hit, Friendsical, returns to the stage in 2020 on an extensive UK tour. Get an exclusive first look at all-new production photographs below!

Photo Flash: First Look at Rehearsals for the New UK Tour of FRIENDSICAL


The 2019 Edinburgh Festival smash-hit, Friendsical, returns to the stage in 2020 on an extensive UK tour, opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on 20 February.

Photo Flash: See Matt Henry & More at the KINKY BOOTS Cast and Crew Screening


More2Screen presents the cinema release of the critically acclaimed Kinky Boots The Musical, the winner of every Best Musical award, which will be screened in more than 600 cinemas across the UK and Ireland on 4 and 9 February 2020. With songs from Grammy and Tony® award winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, book by legendary Broadway playwright Harvey Fierstein (La Cage Aux Folles), and direction and choreography by Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde, Hairspray), Kinky Boots The Musical stars the original West End leads, Matt Henry and Killian Donnelly.

FRIENDSICAL, The Parody Musical Inspired by 'Friends', Returns to UK For 2020 Tour


The 2019 Edinburgh Festival smash-hit, Friendsical, returns to the stage in 2020 on an extensive UK tour, opening at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley on 20 February.

BWW Review: FRIENDSICAL, Worthing Pavilion Theatre


It's been 25 years since a certain coffee shop-loving troupe appeared on our TV screens. FRIENDSICAL: A Parody Musical About Friends, written and directed by Miranda Larson, is a love letter to that sitcom series so many know and love. After debuting at this year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, it is making its Worthing stop on a UK tour at the Pavilion Theatre.

FRIENDSICAL THE MUSICAL Comes to the Darlington Hippodrome


There's no need to travel up to Edinburgh to enjoy the best of the Fringe Festival - it's right here on your doorstep.

Photo Flash: In Rehearsal With FRIENDSICAL - A NEW PARODY MUSICAL


FRIENDSICAL, the hilarious parody musical written by Miranda Larson, will embark on a extensive UK tour, opening at the Everyman Theatre in Cheltenham on 15 July 2019 followed by: Darlington, Derry, Newcastle, Kingston, Malvern, Blackpool, Chelmsford, Southampton and Croydon. Friendsical will also enjoy a full run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe from 1 - 25 August as part of the Assembly Festival programme in The Assembly Rooms' Music Hall.

FRIENDSICAL THE MUSICAL Announces Casting at Darlington Hippodrome


Full casting has been announced for the eagerly awaited world premiere of Friendsical the Musical coming to Darlington Hippodrome from 24 to 27 July.

Full Casting Announced For The World Premiere Of FRIENDS Parody Musical, FRIENDSICAL


Full casting has been announced for the eagerly awaited world premiere of Friendsical. Playing everyone's favourite friends are Jordan Fox (Joey), Sarah Goggin (Monica), Jamie Lee-Morgan (Ross), Thomas Mitchells (Chandler), Ally Retberg (Phoebe) and Charlotte Elisabeth York (Rachel). They will be joined by Duncan Burt (Ensemble) and Rebecca Withers (Ensemble).

Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT Holds 'Rock-A-Long' Performance Tonight


The critically acclaimed production of Green Day's hit musical, American Idiot, will be performing a special 'Rock-A-Long' performance for one night only tonight 8 September 2016. Following the huge success of last year's event, Audience members are encouraged to 'ROCK OUT' with the cast, following the musical's return to its London home at the Arts Theatre in July.

Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT to Hold 'Rock-A-Long' Performance This Autumn


The critically acclaimed production of Green Day's hit musical, American Idiot, will be performing a special 'Rock-A-Long' performance for one night only on Thursday 8 September 2016. Following the huge success of last year's event, audience members are encouraged to 'ROCK OUT' with the cast, following the musical's return to its London home at the Arts Theatre in July.

Newton Faulkner and Amelia Lily Star in West End Return of AMERICAN IDIOT Tonight


Following on from its critically acclaimed 2015 London run and 2016 UK Tour, Green Day's explosive Tony Award ® winning musical, American Idiot will be returning to it's London home at the Arts Theatre, for a strictly limited run from 8 July - 25 September 2016, with press night today 13 July.

Newton Faulkner and Amelia Lily to Star in West End Return of AMERICAN IDIOT, July 13


Following on from its critically acclaimed 2015 London run and 2016 UK Tour, Green Day's explosive Tony Award ® winning musical, American Idiot will be returning to it's London home at the Arts Theatre, for a strictly limited run from 8 July - 25 September 2016, with press night on Wednesday 13 July.

Official: Newton Faulkner Joins Green Day's AMERICAN IDIOT UK Tour as 'Johnny', May 2016


Double Platinum selling artist Newton Faulkner joins the cast of Green Day's explosive Tony Award ® winning musical, American Idiot, on it's UK Tour. Newton will be taking on the role of Johnny from May 2016 after Matt Thorpe, who will open the role from 19 March at the Curve Theatre, Leicester until 7 May at the New Theatre, Oxford.  One of the UK's finest contemporary singer-songwriters, Newton's unique style of guitar playing and soaring vocals have made him a worldwide success since he burst onto the music scene back in 2007. 

UK's AMERICAN IDIOT Announces 'Rock-A-Long' Performance, Nov. 12


In celebration of the hugely successful and critically acclaimed London run of Green Day's explosive, Tony Award® winning Broadway musical American Idiot, which must end on 22 November 2015 at the Arts Theatre, Leicester Square, a special 'Rock-A-Long' performance will be held for one night only on 12 November 2015.

Darren Carnall FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Darren Carnall been in?

Darren Carnall has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Darren Carnall been in?

Darren Carnall has appeared on London's West End in 7 shows.

What was Darren Carnall's first West End show?

Darren Carnall's first West End show was Chitty Chitty Bang Bang which opened in 2002

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