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BIO

Robert studied at the Guildhall School of Music And Drama and enjoys a highly successful international career as an opera singer, appearing regularly in such opera houses as Glyndebourne, English National Opera, Opera Holland Park, Grange Park Opera, Opera North, Nationale Reisopera, Madrid, Valenica, Paris, Aix en Provence, Geneva, Berlin, New York and Chicago. In recent years Robert has found himself in demand as an actor. Having been a member of Trevor Nunn’s National Theatre Ensemble in 1999/2000 on Candide‚ Troilus & Cressida‚ Money‚ Summerfolk and completing three Winter seasons at the RSC playing the role of Father Christmas in their adaptation of The Lion‚ The Witch And The Wardrobe he returned to Stratford in 2007 for the Complete Works Festival in Merry Wives‚ The Musical as The Host of the Garter Inn‚ understudying Simon Callow as Falstaff. Most recently he played Pirelli at the Chichester Festival.

STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Chichester Festival Theatre Production, 2012
Performer

[West End]
Royal National Theatre Production, 1999
Performer


News


BWW Review: THE BEGGAR'S OPERA at Grand Théâtre

Luxembourg has welcomed a variety of interesting shows over the last months, but it has been a while since the public had a chance to see something as great as this version of The Beggar's Opera. This famous masterpiece devised by John Gay and Johann Christoph Pepuschm, who some claim to have defined our modern understanding of musical theatre, is often subject to small adaptations, in order to better fit a certain decade or national context. In this version, Robert Carsen and Ian Burton made the choice to set the play in modern Britain, using 21st century costumes and writing references to today's social and political environment.
bodycorps Stages THE ANATOMY OF MELANCHOLY, Now thru Oct 25 in Richmond

bodycorps presents 'The Anatomy of Melancholy', a new opera drawing links between medical and physical health in an exploration of depression, genetics and renaissance medicine. With Libretto by Finn Beames and music by Benjamin Tassie, the show will play TestBed1, Battersea., today 22nd to 25th October, and as part of the Happy Soul Festival in Richmond on 14th October. Press night is set for tonight 22nd October 8pm.
bodycorps Stages THE ANATOMY OF MELANCHOLY, Beginning Tonight

bodycorps presents 'The Anatomy of Melancholy', a new opera drawing links between medical and physical health in an exploration of depression, genetics and renaissance medicine. With Libretto by Finn Beames and music by Benjamin Tassie, the show will play TestBed1, Battersea., 22nd to 25th October, and as part of the Happy Soul Festival in Richmond today, 14th October. Press night is set for Wednesday 22nd October 8pm.
bodycorps to Stage THE ANATOMY OF MELANCHOLY, Oct 14 & Oct 22-25

bodycorps presents 'The Anatomy of Melancholy', a new opera drawing links between medical and physical health in an exploration of depression, genetics and renaissance medicine. With Libretto by Finn Beames and music by Benjamin Tassie, the show will play TestBed1, Battersea., 22nd to 25th October, and as part of the Happy Soul Festival in Richmond on 14th October. Press night is set for Wednesday 22nd October 8pm.
SWEENEY TODD Plays Final Performance at the Adelphi Theatre Today, Sept 22

Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd stars Michael Ball as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton as the devoted Mrs Lovett. Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production will have its final performance today, Saturday, 22 September.
Photo Flash: New Artwork Revealed for West End SWEENEY TODD's Final Weeks

Sweeney Todd stars Michael Ball as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton as the devoted Mrs Lovett. Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production will have its final performance on Saturday 22 September. View the new artwork, just revealed for the show's final weeks, below!
SWEENEY TODD to Play Final Performance at the Adelphi Theatre, Sept 22

Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd stars Michael Ball as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton as the devoted Mrs Lovett. Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production will have its final performance on Saturday 22 September.
Jason Manford to Make West-End Debut as Pirelli in SWEENY TODD, 2 " 27 July - 'Anything can happen!'

Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd, stars Olivier Award winner Michael Ball as the infamous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton as his devoted accomplice Mrs. Lovett. Following sell-out success at Chichester Festival Theatre, the production transferred to London's West End on 10 March, 2012 for a limited season only, and must end on 22 September, 2012. Comedian Jason Manford will join the company as "Italian" barber Pirelli for four weeks in July this year, covering for Robert Burt, who is scheduled to sing at Glyndebourne Festival 2012.
SOUND OFF: Sweeney Todd con Michael Ball e Imelda Staunton

Sweeney Todd, The Demon Barber of Fleet Street sigue causando conmoción allí por donde pasa. Mundialmente reconocida como una de las obras maestras de Stephen Sondheim, este thriller musical protagonizado por el temible barbero y su fiel (y peligrosamente adorable) Mrs. Lovett está de doble enhorabuena. Al estreno, el pasado 20 de marzo, del nuevo montaje londinense de la pieza se suma el lanzamiento realizado por First Nights Records de la grabación del elenco original, que cada noche da vida (y muerte) a estos personajes que se mueven por las oscuras callejuelas de la ciudad del Támesis.
First Listen! Clips Posted from New London SWEENEY TODD Cast Album

In advance of the cast album's March 30th release date, Amazon UK has posted the first audio preivew clips. Click here to listen!
BWW Video Teaser: Catch a Glimpse of Michael Ball in SWEENEY TODD - New Footage!

The West-End production of SWEENEY TODD, starring Michael Ball as Sweeney Todd and Imelda Staunton as Mrs. Lovett, opened to raves on March 20 at the Adelphi Theatre following its sell-out success at the Chichester Festival Theatre. BroadwayWorld has just gotten ahold of the very first clip of Michael Ball as the demon barber himself singing 'Pretty Women.' Click below to catch a glimpse!
Sondheim Grants Approval for Michael Ball & Imelda Staunton Led SWEENEY TODD for Broadway

Now, Baz Bamigboye of the UK Daily Mail has revealed that 'Stephen Sondheim has given director Jonathan Kent's Chichester Festival Theatre production of Sweeney Todd (with Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton delivering the stage performances of their lives) his seal of approval. He'd love the two stars to take the deliciously grisly musical to Broadway when they complete their run at the Adelphi Theatre. There's no official word this will happen yet, because both actors have crazy schedules, but it would be fantastic if they did manage to cross the Atlantic with this Sweeney.'
STAGE TUBE: Opening Night of SWEENEY TODD Starring Ball and Staunton

Oh yes! We've got a red carpet video for the opening night of SWEENEY TODD, which opened on the 20th on the West End. The video features interviews with stars Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton as well as Jason Manford, David Mitchell, Jim Broadbent and Tom Jones. Plus, there's a little peek of an onstage kiss.
Photo Flash: Michael Ball & Imelda Staunton's Curtain Call for SWEENEY TODD in the West End!

The West-End production of SWEENEY TODD, starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, opened last night, March 20, at the Adelphi Theatre, following its sell-out success at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Check out these shots of the rapturous curtain call, featuring Michael Ball, Imelda Staunton and Lucy May Barker.
Review Roundup: SWEENEY TODD Starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton - All The Reviews!

The West-End production of SWEENEY TODD, starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, opened last night, March 20, at the Adelphi Theatre, following its sell-out success at the Chichester Festival Theatre. We've collected together all the reviews for your enjoyment.
West End SWEENEY TODD Opens Tonight; Imelda Staunton and Michael Ball Star

The West-End production of SWEENEY TODD, starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton, will officially open tonight, March 20, at the Adelphi Theatre. As Broadway World previously reported, Jonathan Kent's version of the musical opened in the West End for previews on March 10 following its sell-out success at the Chichester Festival Theatre. The show will feature British comedian Jason Manford as Signor Pirelli for one month while Robert Burt is on leave.
First Night to Release New SWEENEY TODD Album in April

Following sell-out success at Chichester Festival Theatre, Jonathan Kent's acclaimed production of Sweeney Todd just transferred to London's West End for a limited season on 10 March 2012. Widely acknowledged as Stephen Sondheim's musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd stars distinguished musical performer Michael Ball as the eponymous demon barber of Fleet Street and Oscar-nominated actress Imelda Staunton as the devoted Mrs Lovett. First Night Records will release the new 2012 album in April. It is currently available for pre-order here.
STAGE TUBE: Stephen Sondheim Talks New West End SWEENEY TODD!

Click below to watch an interview with composer Stephen Sondheim talking about the new West End production of SWEENEY TODD which began previews last night in London starring Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton.
Photo Flash: SWEENEY TODD Begins Previews; Michael Ball & Imelda Staunton Visit The Jonathan Ross Show!

Michael Ball and Imelda Staunton stopped by The Jonathan Ross Show in honor of Sweeney Todd which begins previews tonight! They were joined by Rihanna and Lionel Richie. Check out the photos below!
Comedian Jason Manford to Join UK SWEENEY TODD As Pirelli for One Month

British comedian Jason Manford is to play Signor Pirelli in Jonathan Kent's West-End production of SWEENY TODD. Actor Michael Ball, who stars as Todd in the show, revealed on the Jonathan Ross Show on Saturday evening that Jason Manford will be taking the role while Robert Burt, who is currently playing the part, is on leave.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Robert Burt been in?

Robert Burt has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Robert Burt been in?

Robert Burt has appeared on London's West End in 2 shows.

What was Robert Burt's first West End show?

Robert Burt's first West End show was Candide which opened in 1999

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