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BIO

Rachel trained at Bretton Hall.


Rachel most recently played the roles of Amandine and Philomene in the original UK production of Amélie The Musical, which began at The Watermill Theatre before continuing on a UK Tour and then on to a London transfer at The Other Palace. She can also be heard on the Original London Cast recording, which has been nominated for a 2021 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theatre Album.

Further theatre credits include: A Christmas Carol (Northern Stage); Once (New Wolsey/Queen's Theatre Hornchurch); The Jungle Book (UK Tour); A Little Night Music (The Watermill); The Snow Queen (New Vic Theatre); The Hound of the Baskervilles (York Theatre Royal); A Flea In Her Ear (Tabard Theatre); Father Christmas (Lyric Hammersmith); Oliver! (The Watermill Theatre); Shakers, The Young Ones and The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde (Queen's Theatre Hornchurch) and These Trees Are Made of Blood (Southwark Playhouse/Theatre Bench). She has also worked with Les Enfants Terribles on numerous occasions including shows such as The Terrible Infants, Ernest and the Pale Moon andThe Vaudevillains.

As a cellist, she has appeared on several television programmes including: Ed Harcourt Burberry Acoustic Session (Burberry); Michael Bublé on Strictly Come Dancing (ITV); Muse at the Brit Awards (ITV) and The Royal Variety Show (BBC).

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2026
Ann-Sofie
[West End]
2025
Ensemble
[West End]
2022
MISS CHUTNEY, BLUE BADGER AND SPIRIT OF THE MOON [Replacement]
[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Amandine/Philomene

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News

Review: CYRANO DE BERGERAC, Starring Adrian Lester, Noël Coward Theatre
by Cindy Marcolina - Jun 26, 2026

Edmond Rostand’s classic comes back to the West End with a new adaptation by Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson. This is a drastically different approach from the last time we saw Cyrano on a commercial stage. If Jamie Llloyd redefined the story in 2019, Evans grounds it back to its roots in an open-hearted celebration of emotion, language, and empathy. With Cyrano, Rostand explores the timeless relation between inner and outer beauty. Adrian Lester shines as the big-schnozzed poet, joined by the remarkable Susannah Fielding as Roxane.
Photos: Adrian Lester and More in CYRANO DE BERGERAC at the Noel Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 17, 2026

New production photos have been released from Cyrano de Bergerac at the Noel Coward Theatre in the West End. Learn more about the show and check out the photos here!
Photos: CYRANO DE BERGERAC in Rehearsal at the Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 28, 2026

Rehearsal photos have been released from Cyrano de Bergerac, produced in the West End by the Royal Shakespeare Company, Wessex Grove and Gavin Kalin Productions and running at the Noël Coward Theatre. Check out the photos here!
Levi Brown and More Join the Cast of RSC's CYRANO DE BERGERAC at Noël Coward Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Apr 23, 2026

Levi Brown joins Adrian Lester and Susannah Fielding in the RSC's West End transfer of CYRANO DE BERGERAC at the Noël Coward Theatre, with a full company of over a dozen additional cast members now announced.
Review: THE WINTER'S TALE at Davidson Community Players
by Perry Tannenbaum - Feb 3, 2026

Yes, Davidson Community Players’ executive director Steve Kaliski certainly had a point this past weekend when he declared, “My kingdom for The Autumn’s Tale!” DCP had invited Shepherd Shakespeare Company, which normally performs outdoors at The Barn on Monroe Road, to perform THE WINTER’S TALE indoors at the Armour Street Theatre, out of the cold winter.
THE WINTER'S TALE to be Presented at Davidson Community Players and Shepherd Shakespeare Company
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 22, 2025

Davidson Community Players will kick off its 61st season in January at Armour Street Theatre with a co-production of Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale in partnership with Charlotte's Shepherd Shakespeare Company.
Photos: First Look at Adrian Lester & More in Rehearsals for CYRANO DE BERGERAC at the RSC
by Nicole Rosky - Sep 8, 2025

Rehearsal room images have been released for the RSC’s forthcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand’s thrilling, lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise, in a new version by Simon Evans and Debris Stevenson, directed by Simon Evans.
Full Cast Set For RSC's CYRANO DE BERGERAC With Adrian Lester
by Stephi Wild - Aug 12, 2025

Full casting has been announced for the RSC's forthcoming production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Edmond Rostand's thrilling, lyrical tale of love and lies, longing and disguise.
Catherine Shipton Joins Todd Carty in THE MOUSETRAP's 70th Anniversary Tour
by A.A. Cristi - May 15, 2023

New casting is announced for the 70th Anniversary tour of The Mousetrap, the longest running play in the world, which continues to enthrall audiences throughout the UK and Ireland.
THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE Adds Additional Performances
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 6, 2022

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in the West End, which has already been seen by over 100,000 people have added two additional performances over the festive season – matinees on 14 December 2022 and on 4 January 2023. 
Photos: First Look at THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE, Making its West End Premiere Tonight
by Stephi Wild - Jul 28, 2022

All new photos have been released for the C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which makes its West End premiere tonight (28 July 2022) at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane, London. Check out the photos here!
Cast Announced Joining Samantha Womack in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
by Stephi Wild - Jun 20, 2022

Casting was announced today (20 June 2022) for the smash-hit production of C.S. Lewis' classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which will make its West End premiere this summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane, London.  The show, which begins rehearsals today, is produced by the same team that recently won 5 Tony Awards for its production of Company on Broadway.
Samantha Womack Will Play The White Witch in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE
by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2021

Final casting was announced today for the smash-hit Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis' classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which begins a major tour of the UK and Ireland on November 2, 2021.   TV and theatre star Samantha Womack completes the cast to play Narnia's evil White Witch.
Cast Announced For Tour of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE; Plus Check Out an All New Trailer!
by Stephi Wild - Jul 21, 2021

The Pevensie children are:  Ammar Duffus as Peter, Shaka Kalokoh as Edmund, Robyn Sinclair as Susan and Karise Yansen as Lucy.   Aslan is played by Chris Jared, Mr Tumnus by Jez Unwin, Mr Beaver by Sam Buttery and Maugrim by Michael Ahomka-Lindsay. 
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 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
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.
New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of February 22 - 42ND STREET on DVD and Blu-Ray, and More!
by Stephi Wild - Feb 24, 2021

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!
VIDEO: Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared Perform 'Half Asleep' From AMELIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 23, 2020

Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared, who starred in the 2019 production of AMÉLIE in London, have released a new video featuring the song “Half Asleep” from the musical in advance of the 2020 Olivier Awards this weekend.  Amélie is nominated for three Olivier Awards.
VIDEO: Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared Sing 'Stay' and 'Halfway' From AMELIE
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2020

Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared, who starred in the 2019 production of AMÉLIE in London, recorded two new videos featuring songs from the show in advance of the 2020 Olivier Awards later this month.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Rachel Dawson been in?

Rachel Dawson has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Rachel Dawson been in?

Rachel Dawson has appeared on London's West End in 4 shows.

What was Rachel Dawson's first West End show?

Rachel Dawson's first West End show was Amelie which opened in 2021

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