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Samantha Barks

Birth Place: Laxey, England

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Samantha Jane Barks (born 2 October 1990) is a Manx actress and singer who rose to fame after placing third in the BBC talent show-themed television series I'd Do Anything in 2008. She has released three studio albums: Looking in Your Eyes (2007), Samantha Barks (2016), and Into the Unknown (2021), and made her film debut as Éponine in the Tom Hooper-directed Les Misérables in 2012. Her performance in the film won her the Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer and a shared National Board of Review Award with the film's cast.



Barks starred opposite Jonathan Bailey in the Disney Channel musical-comedy Groove High (2012–2013) and again, in the London revival of the musical The Last Five Years in 2016. In 2018, she originated the role of Vivian Ward in Pretty Woman: The Musical on Broadway. Since 2021, she has played Elsa in the West End production of Frozen, though she took some time off for maternity leave.

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STAGE CREDITS

The Greatest Showman
[West End]
2026
Charity Barnum
Chess - The Musical In Concert Chess - The Musical In Concert
[West End]
2022
Florence [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Frozen the Musical Frozen the Musical
[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Elsa
Pretty Woman Pretty Woman
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2018
Vivian Ward
Pretty Woman Pretty Woman
[Chicago]
World Premiere, 2018
Vivian
Honeymoon in Vegas Honeymoon in Vegas
[West End]
West End Concert Production at London Palladium, 2017
Betsy
The Last Five Years The Last Five Years
[West End]
West End Production, 2016
Cathy [Replacement]
[Replacement]
Amelie Amelie
[Los Angeles]
Berkley Rep World Premiere Production, 2015
Amelie
Oliver! Oliver!
[UK Tour]
UK Tour, 2011
Nancy
Cabaret Cabaret
[UK Tour]
National Tour, 2008
Sally Bowles
Les Miserables Les Miserables
[West End]
Original London Production, 1985
Eponine [Replacement]
[Replacement]

Movies

Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary
[ 2010 ] Eponine
Les Misérables
[ 2012 ] Éponine
The Christmas Candle
[ 2013 ] Emily Barstow
Jack and the Cuckoo-Clock Heart
[ 2013 ] Miss Acacia
Interlude in Prague
[ 2017 ] Josefa Duchek
Bitter Harvest
[ 2017 ] Natalka
For Love or Money
[ 2019 ] Connie
The Bait 2021
[ 2021 ] Julie
Tomorrow Morning
[ 2022 ] Catherine
Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical
[ 2025 ] Elsa

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Video: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser Sing LES MISERABLES, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG & Mo Photo
Video: Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser Sing LES MISERABLES, MERRILY WE ROLL ALONG & More Ahead of Toronto Concert
by Michael Major - Nov 7, 2025

Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser will perform 'From the Rehearsal Room Trieste - The Return' next month. Watch a video of their past collaborations and performances, including songs from Les Miserables, Merrily We Roll Along, and more.
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Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser Will Bring FROM THE REHEARSAL ROOM to Trieste
by Stephi Wild - Nov 6, 2025

Ramin Karimloo and Hadley Fraser will perform 'From the Rehearsal Room Trieste - The Return' next month. This exclusive concert spanning the repertoire of great musicals and songs beloved by the two exceptional performers is set for December 23.
EL GRAN SHOWMAN anuncia el elenco completo con Oliver Tompsett y Samantha Barks Photo
EL GRAN SHOWMAN anuncia el elenco completo con Oliver Tompsett y Samantha Barks
by MIGUEL DE LA SOTA TOME - Oct 17, 2025

Por fin llega a los teatros una de las adaptaciones más esperadas. EL GRAN SHOWMAN aterrizará en el Hipódromo de Bristol (Reino Unido) el 15 de marzo de 2026 con una espectacular producción que durará hasta el 10 de mayo.
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 16, 2025- SCHMIGADOON! Finds Its Leads and More
by - Oct 16, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 16, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Full Cast of The Greatest Showman Announced for Stage Premiere Photo
Full Cast of The Greatest Showman Announced for Stage Premiere
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2025

Disney Theatrical reveals the full cast of The Greatest Showman stage adaptation, featuring Oliver Tompsett and Samantha Barks. Discover the details!
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Wake Up With BroadwayWorld October 13, 2025 - Trisha Paytas To Join BEETLEJUICE and More
by - Oct 13, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is October 13, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Video: LES MISERABLES Stars of Past and Present Unite in London for 40th Anniversary Photo
Video: LES MISERABLES Stars of Past and Present Unite in London for 40th Anniversary
by Nicole Rosky - Oct 10, 2025

LES MISÉRABLES celebrated its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance, featuring a company of nearly 100 performers.   The star-studded line up of guest artists included Patti LuPone, Michael Ball, Alfie Boe, Samantha Barks, Matt Lucas, Frances Ruffelle. Watch the epic finale here!
Samantha Barks Adds Extra Cathedral Tour Date at Adelphi Theatre Photo
Samantha Barks Adds Extra Cathedral Tour Date at Adelphi Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Sep 18, 2025

Due to demand, a pre-tour London date has been added to the Samantha Barks Cathedral Tour. Audiences can expect the same intimate, stripped back, candle-lit vibe at London's Adelphi Theatre.
Patti LuPone, Michael Ball and More to Join LES MISÉRABLES Gala Performance Photo
Patti LuPone, Michael Ball and More to Join LES MISÉRABLES Gala Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 16, 2025

LES MISÉRABLES will celebrate its 40th Birthday in London’s West End with a special charity gala performance featuring Patti LuPone, Michael Ball and more. Learn more here!
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MAMMA MIA! is Back"Here’s Your Guide to Essential Pre-Show Viewing
by Sidney Paterra - Jul 19, 2025

xHere we go again! In just weeks, Mamma Mia! will make its long-awaited return to Broadway, and it’s finally time to get back into the Dancing Queen spirit. It's been almost a decade since the beloved musical concluded its initial run on Broadway and we're here to help you brush up your Mamma Mia! knowhow with this ultimate pre-show watchlist...
Disney’s FROZEN Watch Party Set for Wednesday with Cast Member Commentary Photo
Disney’s FROZEN Watch Party Set for Wednesday with Cast Member Commentary
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 23, 2025

With the proshot of Disney's Frozen now on Disney+, fans are invited to celebrate the release with an official watch party, taking place this Wednesday, June 25.
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 23, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 23, 2025
by - Jun 23, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 23, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed over the weekend.
Disney's FROZEN Stage Musical Now on Disney+; Watch a New Clip Photo
Disney's FROZEN Stage Musical Now on Disney+; Watch a New Clip
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 20, 2025

The much-anticipated Frozen proshot is now on Disney+! In commemoration of the release, Disney has shared a new clip from the recorded show, featuring Samantha Barks and Laura Dawkes performing 'For the First Time in Forever.' Watch the clip!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 17, 2025 Photo
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld June 17, 2025
by - Jun 17, 2025

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is June 17, 2025 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Video: Watch Samantha Barks Sing 'Let It Go' in New Clip From FROZEN Proshot Photo
Video: Watch Samantha Barks Sing 'Let It Go' in New Clip From FROZEN Proshot
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 16, 2025

Ahead of the Disney+ debut of Frozen: The Hit Broadway Musical on Disney+, a new clip has been shared from the production, featuring Samantha Barks singing the iconic 'Let It Go' as the character of Elsa. Watch the clip now!
Video: Watch the Trailer for Disney’s FROZEN on Disney+ Photo
Video: Watch the Trailer for Disney’s FROZEN on Disney+
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 5, 2025

Disney has released the trailer for the official proshot of the West End production of Frozen, which premieres on Disney+ on Friday, June 20. Watch it now!
Broadway Streaming Guide June 2025: Where to Watch FROZEN West End Proshot & More Photo
Broadway Streaming Guide June 2025: Where to Watch FROZEN West End Proshot & More
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

June is here, and with it are new streaming titles and returning theater favorites, including the official Frozen proshot, a new season of The Gilded Age, new Braodway cast recordings and more. Check out the lineup!
STARLIGHT EXPRESS, OLIVER!, and More Will Perform at the 2025 Olivier Awards Photo
STARLIGHT EXPRESS, OLIVER!, and More Will Perform at the 2025 Olivier Awards
by Stephi Wild - Mar 31, 2025

Final details have been announced for the Olivier Awards 2025, which will take place this Sunday 6 April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter. Learn more here!
Amanda Seyfried Reflects on LES MISERABLES Live Singing: 'The Process Was Infuriating Photo
Amanda Seyfried Reflects on LES MISERABLES Live Singing: 'The Process Was Infuriating'
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 21, 2025

In a new interview, Amanda Seyfried reflected on her time singing live in the 2012 blockbuster adaptation of Les Miserables, a process which she called 'infuriating.'
Samantha Barks Will Play the London Palladium Photo
Samantha Barks Will Play the London Palladium
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 17, 2025

Fresh from her win on ITV’s The Masked Singer, the West End’s brightest star Samantha Barks will perform for one-night-only at the London Palladium in a sensational solo concert on Saturday 5 April. Supported by a live band, Samantha will sing some of the best-known songs from her extraordinary stage and screen career, alongside some new favourites. 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Samantha Barks been in?

Samantha Barks has appeared on Broadway in 1 shows.

How many West End shows has Samantha Barks been in?

Samantha Barks has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

What was Samantha Barks's first West End show?

Samantha Barks's first West End show was Les Miserables which opened in 1985

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