Samantha Barks
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Date of Birth:
October 02, 1990 (32)
Birth Place: Laxey, England
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Theatre credits include Frozen (West End), Chess (Umeda Arts Theater Main Hall / Tokyo International Forum Hall), Pretty Woman (Chicago and Broadway), The Last Five Years (St James Theatre), Amelie (Berkley Rep), City of Angels (Donmar Warehouse), Chicago (Hollywood Bowl), Oliver! (UK tour), Les ...
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Theatre credits include Frozen (West End), Chess (Umeda Arts Theater Main Hall / Tokyo International Forum Hall), Pretty Woman (Chicago and Broadway), The Last Five Years (St James Theatre), Amelie (Berkley Rep), City of Angels (Donmar Warehouse), Chicago (Hollywood Bowl), Oliver! (UK tour), Les Misérables (Queen’s Theatre), and Cabaret (Birmingham Rep). She was one of the participants on the BBC series I’d Do Anything. For film, her credits include Chocolate Cake, For Love or Money, Bitter Harvest, The Revenger, Interlude in Prague, The Devil’s Harvest, The Christmas Candle and as Eponine in Les Misérables (recipient of Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer; and nomination for Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture). She also reprised her performance as Eponine for Les Misérables in Concert: The 25th Anniversary.Samantha Barks News

by BWW Awards - Jan 30, 2023
The winners have been announced for the 2022 BroadwayWorld UK / West End Awards, honouring the best in regional productions, touring shows, and more which had their first performance between October 1, 2021 until September 30, 2022.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 16, 2023
Frozen is extending until October 2023 due to public demand – having broken box office records at Theatre Royal Drury Lane across November, December and through Christmas. See how to purchase tickets!

by Aliya Al-Hassan - Dec 12, 2022
Frozen star Samantha Barks has confirmed a West End solo concert for 2023 at Theatre Royal Drury Lane. On 30 May 2023, Barks will perform tracks from her studio album Into the Unknown and other musical hits. She released her album in November 2021 under new record label, Westway.

by Stephi Wild - Nov 7, 2022
Disney Theatrical Productions' critically acclaimed production of Frozen is extending until 18 June 2023 due to public demand. Plus, check out all new photos here!

by Michael Major - Oct 28, 2022
Taylor Swift and Eddie Redmayne are looking back on their screen test for the Les Misérables film, which Swift remembers as a 'nightmare.' During the audition process for the acclaimed 2012 film adaptation of the iconic Boublil and Schönberg musical, Swift was in the running for the roles of Cosette and Éponine.

by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 28, 2022
Joining the company of Frozen in the West End are Emily Lane as Anna and Djavan van de Fliert as Kristoff, who from 28 September will play alongside Samantha Barks (Elsa) and more. Get a first look at the new cast members in character here!

by Team BWW - Sep 22, 2022
Olivier Award winner and Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey will play Fiyero in Jon M. Chu's upcoming film adaption of Wicked. He joins the previously announced Ariana Grande as Glinda and Cynthia Erivo as Elphaba in the two-part film adaption of the hit Broadway musical. Check out just a few video highlights of Bailey onstage!

by Stephi Wild - Sep 16, 2022
Rehearsal photos have been released from the West End production of Frozen as new cast members prepare to join the company!

by BWW Staff - Sep 8, 2022
In the aftermath of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at 96 after serving as the monarch of the United Kingdom for 70 years, Theatres across the UK will be dimming their lights tonight and observing a minute's silence.

by - Aug 3, 2022
Top stories include a first look at Julie Benko as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl! Plus, Guys and Dolls at the Kennedy Center will be led by James Monroe Iglehart, Jessie Mueller, Steven Pasquale, and Phillipa Soo!
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by Stephi Wild - Jul 20, 2022
West End and Broadway stars, Samantha Barks and Ramin Karimloo will lead the film adaptation of Laurence Mark Wythe's musical Tomorrow Morning. The film now has a release date of October 17, and an all new trailer has been released. Check it out here!


by Stephi Wild - Apr 1, 2022
An all new video has been released of the stars of the West End production of Frozen, Samantha Barks and Stephanie McKeon, singing I Can’t Lose You.


by Michael Major - Oct 7, 2021
Watch Frozen cast members from four continents join together for the international version of ‘Let It Go’, featuring Annas and Elsas from the North American Tour, London’s West End, Germany, Australia and Japan.


by BroadwayWorld TV - Sep 27, 2021
We chat to Craig Gallivan and Obioma Ugoala about starring in Disney's Frozen the Musical, and why they love being a part of it.


by Stage Tube - Sep 9, 2021
The West End production of Frozen has officially opened at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane on 8 September 2021 and we've got a first look at footage from the West End production!


by BroadwayWorld TV - Aug 31, 2021
On Friday night, the West End production of Frozen began previews at the newly refurbished Theatre Royal Drury Lane and BroadwayWorld was there for the big night! Below, watch as director Michael Grandage gives a speech before the performance, and check out photos from inside the updated venue!


by BroadwayWorld TV - Jan 19, 2021
The West End production of Frozen has released a new video, going behind the scenes of putting together the musical. The video features the musical's stars, Samantha Barks (Elsa) and Stephanie McKeon (Anna), among others.


by Stage Tube - Dec 7, 2020
An all new trailer has just been released for the West End production of Frozen, starring Samantha Barks (Elsa) and Stephanie McKeon (Anna).


by Stage Tube - Oct 10, 2020
Lambert Jackson Productions and Crazy Coqs will present a virtual production of the Broadway musical First Date. The production will be filmed at Crazy Coqs, then made available for streaming 22 - 24 October at 7.30pm.


by Stage Tube - Apr 10, 2020
It was announced yesterday that Stephanie McKeon will star as Anna in the West End production of Frozen, alongside the previously announced Samantha Barks as Elsa! Go behind the scenes of a photoshoot with the pair!
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@SamanthaBarks - 1/29/23 03:36pm A few dates in Feb I am not in the show ✨1st Feb full week (holiday) ✨19th Feb evening show only (half term schedule)
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