David Birch
Latest News on David Birch:
Video: Paddington Interviewed By BBC Journalist After Musical Debut (Nov 4, 2025)
Photos: PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal (Oct 27, 2025)
Video: First Listen to PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in London (Sep 25, 2025)
Video: Paddington Interviewed By BBC Journalist After Musical Debut (Nov 4, 2025)
Photos: PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal (Oct 27, 2025)
Video: First Listen to PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in London (Sep 25, 2025)
BIO
Training: Bodywork, Cambridge Performing Arts, National Diploma in Musical Theatre.
Theatre includes: featured ensemble, understudy and performed Lion/Zeke in The Wizard of Oz (London Palladium), ensemble, understudy and performed Goran in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (UK tour), ensemble in Mary Poppins (UK tour), Mac, understudy Bert Barry in 42nd Street (UK tour), Jeb, understudy and performed Gideon in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (UK tour and Haymarket), Mowgli in Jungle Book (Worthing Pavilion), Eddie Johnson in The Young Ones on Summer Holiday (Worthing Pavilion), Peter in Peter Pan (Hazlitt, Maidstone), Buttons in Cinderella (Hexagon, Reading) and Eros in Jason and The Argonauts.
Films include: dancer in Sylvia.
Other work includes: dancer for L’Oreal Hair Show (Earls Court) and backing singing to Westlife (1999 Royal Variety Performance, Birmingham Hippodrome).
STAGE CREDITS
Videos
Video: Paddington Interviewed By BBC Journalist After Musical Debut
by Michael Major - 2025-11-04 09:39:15
Lily-Mae Evans, Kitty Peterkin and Savannah Read Join MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - 2017-09-05 06:32:12
STAGE TUBE: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Creative Team Talks Writing Process
by Stage Tube - 2013-03-17 10:35:10
STAGE TUBE: Inside West End's CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY - Intro, Sets and More!
by Stage Tube - 2013-02-17 18:47:38
News
Video: Paddington Interviewed By BBC Journalist After Musical Debut
by Michael Major - Nov 4, 2025
After the first preview of Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre, the show's star was interviewed by a BBC journalist. The new video shows a first look at the Paddington puppet walking around the set, also debuting his speaking voice.
by Michael Major - Nov 4, 2025
After the first preview of Paddington The Musical at the Savoy Theatre, the show's star was interviewed by a BBC journalist. The new video shows a first look at the Paddington puppet walking around the set, also debuting his speaking voice.
Photos: PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
All new rehearsal photography has been released for Paddington The Musical, which opens next month at the Savoy Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
by Stephi Wild - Oct 27, 2025
All new rehearsal photography has been released for Paddington The Musical, which opens next month at the Savoy Theatre. Check out the photos and learn more about the show here!
Video: First Listen to PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL in London
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
Paddington the Musical has released an all new video, featuring the song 'The Explorer & the Bear' with Tom Fletcher. Watch the video here and learn more about the production!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 25, 2025
Paddington the Musical has released an all new video, featuring the song 'The Explorer & the Bear' with Tom Fletcher. Watch the video here and learn more about the production!
PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL To Keep Bear Casting Under Wraps Until First Preview
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025
The producers of Paddington the Musical have confirmed that casting for the iconic bear — along with its design and creative reveal — will not be announced until the first preview on November 1 at the Savoy Theatre.
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 10, 2025
The producers of Paddington the Musical have confirmed that casting for the iconic bear — along with its design and creative reveal — will not be announced until the first preview on November 1 at the Savoy Theatre.
Additional Cast Set For PADDINGTON THE MUSICAL West End Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025
With rehearsals underway for the world premiere of PADDINGTON The Musical, almost the full company has been revealed. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
by Stephi Wild - Sep 9, 2025
With rehearsals underway for the world premiere of PADDINGTON The Musical, almost the full company has been revealed. Learn more about the upcoming show here!
P.S. I'M A TERRIBLE PERSON to Get Fully-Staged Development Workshop
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2020
Pint of Wine Theatre Company announces a three-week development workshop of Francesca Forristal and Jordan Paul Clarkea??s a??P.S. Ia??m A Terrible Persona??, a new dark comedy musical about addiction through the eyes of 16-year-old, Martha Weiss.
by Stephi Wild - Sep 23, 2020
Pint of Wine Theatre Company announces a three-week development workshop of Francesca Forristal and Jordan Paul Clarkea??s a??P.S. Ia??m A Terrible Persona??, a new dark comedy musical about addiction through the eyes of 16-year-old, Martha Weiss.
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.
BWW Feature: The Renaissance of the Religious Musical
by Fiona Scott - Oct 4, 2019
Why are religious musicals experiencing a comeback in the West End? BroadwayWorld spoke to London performers about stories of faith and how their personal outlook on life connects with the material.
by Fiona Scott - Oct 4, 2019
Why are religious musicals experiencing a comeback in the West End? BroadwayWorld spoke to London performers about stories of faith and how their personal outlook on life connects with the material.
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.
Cast Announced For Ballroom Drama KISS ME QUICKSTEP At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2019
Full casting has been announced for the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich's sequin studded production of Amanda Whittington's ballroom drama, Kiss Me Quickstep. The production opens in Hornchurch from 22 February - 9 March, transfers to Ipswich (13 - 23 March) and then will tour to Theatr Clwyd (26 - 30 March); the first time the Queen's Theatre has worked with this major theatre.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 23, 2019
Full casting has been announced for the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich's sequin studded production of Amanda Whittington's ballroom drama, Kiss Me Quickstep. The production opens in Hornchurch from 22 February - 9 March, transfers to Ipswich (13 - 23 March) and then will tour to Theatr Clwyd (26 - 30 March); the first time the Queen's Theatre has worked with this major theatre.
Ballroom Drama KISS ME QUICKSTEP Opens At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2019
Full casting has been announced for the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich's sequin studded production of Amanda Whittington's ballroom drama, Kiss Me Quickstep. The production opens in Hornchurch from 22 February - 9 March, transfers to Ipswich (13 - 23 March) and then will tour to Theatr Clwyd (26 - 30 March); the first time the Queen's Theatre has worked with this major theatre.
by BWW News Desk - Feb 22, 2019
Full casting has been announced for the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich's sequin studded production of Amanda Whittington's ballroom drama, Kiss Me Quickstep. The production opens in Hornchurch from 22 February - 9 March, transfers to Ipswich (13 - 23 March) and then will tour to Theatr Clwyd (26 - 30 March); the first time the Queen's Theatre has worked with this major theatre.
Cast Announced For Ballroom Drama KISS ME QUICKSTEP At Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
by Julie Musbach - Jan 21, 2019
Full casting has been announced for the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich's sequin studded production of Amanda Whittington's ballroom drama, Kiss Me Quickstep. The production opens in Hornchurch from 22 February - 9 March, transfers to Ipswich (13 - 23 March) and then will tour to Theatr Clwyd (26 - 30 March); the first time the Queen's Theatre has worked with this major theatre.
by Julie Musbach - Jan 21, 2019
Full casting has been announced for the Queen's Theatre Hornchurch and New Wolsey Theatre Ipswich's sequin studded production of Amanda Whittington's ballroom drama, Kiss Me Quickstep. The production opens in Hornchurch from 22 February - 9 March, transfers to Ipswich (13 - 23 March) and then will tour to Theatr Clwyd (26 - 30 March); the first time the Queen's Theatre has worked with this major theatre.
Selladoor Worldwide Presents Selladoor Creation
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2018
Selladoor Worldwide has announced the launch of Selladoor Creation - a brand new platform for new writers to showcase and develop their work with the backing of one of the UK's leading theatre producers. With this new company, Selladoor will continue to support diverse and challenging work from talented artists, and bring innovative new work to the national and international stage, making it accessible for all audiences.
by Stephi Wild - Nov 2, 2018
Selladoor Worldwide has announced the launch of Selladoor Creation - a brand new platform for new writers to showcase and develop their work with the backing of one of the UK's leading theatre producers. With this new company, Selladoor will continue to support diverse and challenging work from talented artists, and bring innovative new work to the national and international stage, making it accessible for all audiences.
New Children's Cast and Online Lottery Announced For The Royal Shakespeare Company's MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2018
The Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical has announced that Sara Munday and Olivia Wells will join Lily-Mae Evans and Savannah Read in the title role of Matilda from 13 March 2018. Seen by over 7.7 million people across more than 60 cities worldwide, the multi award-winning production is now playing its seventh year in London, booking at the Cambridge Theatre until 10 February 2019.
by Stephi Wild - Mar 2, 2018
The Royal Shakespeare Company's West End production of Matilda The Musical has announced that Sara Munday and Olivia Wells will join Lily-Mae Evans and Savannah Read in the title role of Matilda from 13 March 2018. Seen by over 7.7 million people across more than 60 cities worldwide, the multi award-winning production is now playing its seventh year in London, booking at the Cambridge Theatre until 10 February 2019.
Lily-Mae Evans, Kitty Peterkin and Savannah Read Join MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2017
The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has announced that Lily-Mae Evans, Kitty Peterkin and Savannah Read will join Emma Moore in the title role of Matilda from 12 September 2017. The multi award-winning production is about to enter its seventh year in the West End and is booking at the Cambridge Theatre until 27 May 2018.
by BWW News Desk - Sep 5, 2017
The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has announced that Lily-Mae Evans, Kitty Peterkin and Savannah Read will join Emma Moore in the title role of Matilda from 12 September 2017. The multi award-winning production is about to enter its seventh year in the West End and is booking at the Cambridge Theatre until 27 May 2018.
David Shannon, Gina Beck, Tom Edden, and Marianne Benedict Join MATILDA THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017
The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has announced its new adult cast with David Shannon playing Miss Trunchbull alongside Gina Beck as Miss Honey and Tom Edden and Marianne Benedict as Mr and Mrs Wormwood. The multi award-winning production is currently playing its sixth year in the West End and is booking until 27 May 2018.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 7, 2017
The Royal Shakespeare Company's Matilda The Musical has announced its new adult cast with David Shannon playing Miss Trunchbull alongside Gina Beck as Miss Honey and Tom Edden and Marianne Benedict as Mr and Mrs Wormwood. The multi award-winning production is currently playing its sixth year in the West End and is booking until 27 May 2018.
Rialto Chatter: Broadway-Bound GROUNDHOG DAY to Play Schoenfeld Theatre This Spring?
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 19, 2016
While the producers remain coy regarding an opening date and theater for the production, The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports today that sources say they have a Shubert theater lined up.
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 19, 2016
While the producers remain coy regarding an opening date and theater for the production, The New York Post's Michael Riedel reports today that sources say they have a Shubert theater lined up.
Breaking News: GROUNDHOG DAY Musical Will Still Cast Shadow on Broadway
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2016
Although Scott Rudin withdrew as a producer from the musical adaptation of GROUNDHOG DAY earlier this summer, The New York Times reports that following a successful debut at London's Old Vic Theatre, the show will still be transferring to Broadway as planned.
by BWW News Desk - Aug 17, 2016
Although Scott Rudin withdrew as a producer from the musical adaptation of GROUNDHOG DAY earlier this summer, The New York Times reports that following a successful debut at London's Old Vic Theatre, the show will still be transferring to Broadway as planned.
Photo Flash: New Musical GROUNDHOG DAY Opens At The Old Vic
by Marianka Swain - Aug 17, 2016
Artistic Director of the Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film Groundhog Day. The brand-new musical had its opening last night at London's Old Vic.
by Marianka Swain - Aug 17, 2016
Artistic Director of the Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film Groundhog Day. The brand-new musical had its opening last night at London's Old Vic.
Review Roundup: GROUNDHOG DAY THE MUSICAL Opens in London
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2016
Artistic Director of the Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film Groundhog Day. The brand-new musical had its opening today at the Old Vic and the critics are weighing in.
by A.A. Cristi - Aug 16, 2016
Artistic Director of the Old Vic Matthew Warchus, composer and lyricist Tim Minchin, choreographer Peter Darling, and designer Rob Howell, four of the creators of the international sensation Matilda The Musical, have joined forces with writer Danny Rubin to collaborate on a new musical based on his 1993 hit film Groundhog Day. The brand-new musical had its opening today at the Old Vic and the critics are weighing in.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has David Birch been in?
David Birch has not appeared on Broadway.
How many West End shows has David Birch been in?
David Birch has appeared on London's West End in 5 shows.
What was David Birch's first West End show?
David Birch's first West End show was The Wizard of Oz which opened in 2011
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