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Chris Grahamson BIO

Training: Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA).

Theatre includes: Billy Elliot the Musical (Victoria Palace), The Recruiting Officer (Donmar Warehouse), Charlie & the Chocolate Factory (Theatre Royal, Drury Lane), What The Butler Saw (Bolton Octagon), Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story (Duchess), Blonde Bombshells of 1943 (Hampstead/Bolton Octagon & Oldham Coliseum/New Vic, Stoke), Ed-The Musical (Trafalgar Studios/Edinburgh Fringe – MTM Award Winner ‘Best Musical’), Lennon, You’ll Never Walk Alone (Royal Court, Liverpool), Cadfael, Billy Liar, The Holly & The Ivy (UK tours), Jesus Christ Superstar (EC1/Scandinavian Tour), Sweet Charity, Curtain Up at the Coliseum (Oldham Coliseum) and Nashville Live (UK tour).

Film & Television: Billy Elliot – Live (Working Title), Mary Queen of Scots (Working Title), Coronation Street (Granada), The Rack Pack (BBC), Moving On (BBC) and A Very English Scandal (BBC).

Radio/Audio: The Ferryhill Philosophers (BBC), Word of Mouth (BBC), The Three Musketeers, Just One Damned Thing After Another, The Dark Water Bride, Black Beauty, Around the World in Eighty Days (Audible) and voices for Barclaycard & TfGM (Mazaru).

Other: The Irresistible Rise of Arturo Ui (Donmar Warehouse – Table Read), Blind Man’s Bluff (Royal Exchange, Manchester – Promenade).

Chris Grahamson STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
Original West End Production, 2021
Carpenter/Martyn Wyre [Replacement]

[West End]
2018
PHIL SPECTOR / TERRY BRITTEN / EXEC [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Original Production, 2013
Mr Bucket [Replacement]


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Kristina Love Joins TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL


The hit production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL has announced that Kristina Love will join the West End production to share the title role with Elesha Paul Moses from 12 October 2022.

Photos: Check Out the All New Cast of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL, Led By Aisha Jawando and Elesha Paul Moses


The hit West End production of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL has released all new production photos of the new company. Check them out here!

Photos: Go Inside Rehearsals With the New London Cast of TINA �" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL


TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL today released rehearsal images for the new Company.  From 29 June 2022 Aisha Jawando and new cast member Elesha Paul Moses will share the role of Tina, with Caleb Roberts joining to play Ike. Check out photos here!

Elesha Paul Moses and Caleb Roberts Join TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in London


The hit production TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL today announces new casting for the critically acclaimed production which continues at the Aldwych Theatre as rehearsals begin for the new Company. From 29 June 2022 Aisha Jawando and new cast member Elesha Paul Moses will share the role of Tina, with Caleb Roberts joining to play Ike.

Full Casting Announced for the West End Return of TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL


The hit production of TINA – THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL will re-open at the Aldwych Theatre on 28 July 2021 following over a year of shutdown across the West End.

VIDEO: 70 West End Stars Including Paul Whittaker OBE and More Virtually Perform 'Do You Hear the People Sing?'


70 West End stars have come together to virtually raise their voice in song.  Watch the video below!

Aisha Jawando and Jammy Kasongo Will Lead TINA - THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL in London


Aisha Jawando and Jammy Kasongo will lead the cast as Tina and Ike in TINA a?" THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL as the hit production enters its third year in the West End. Joining them and making her West End debut is Chanel Haynes as the alternate Tina.

BWW Interview: Luke Thomas on NASHVILLE, LIVE!


BWW:UK caught up with Luke Thomas, musical director of new theatre show Nashville Live to chat about the upcoming tour.

Experience An Authentic Night At The Grand Ole Opry In Nashville, Tennessee With NASHVILLE LIVE


Direct from Music City, U.S.A, American country music spectacular Nashville Live is to get its UK premiere in June.

West End CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Sets Closing; Broadway Next?


The award-winning West End production of Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, directed by Sam Mendes, continues to capture the imagination of audiences as it enters its fourth and final year at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL LIVE Leaps onto THIRTEEN's GREAT PERFORMANCES Tonight


Elton John and Lee Hall's adaptation of the acclaimed 2000 film, written by Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, won multiple awards on both sides of the Atlantic, including 10 TONY AWARDS Billy Elliot THE MUSICAL LIVE, the long-running hit both on Broadway and in London's West End (where it is still playing), comes to THIRTEEN's GREAT PERFORMANCES tonight, October 23 at 9 p.m. on PBS. (Check local listings.)

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL LIVE to Leap onto THIRTEEN's GREAT PERFORMANCES Next Month


Elton John and Lee Hall's adaptation of the acclaimed 2000 film, written by Hall and directed by Stephen Daldry, won multiple awards on both sides of the Atlantic, including 10 TONY AWARDS BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL LIVE, the long-running hit both on Broadway and in London's West End (where it is still playing), comes to THIRTEEN's GREAT PERFORMANCES Friday, October 23 at 9 p.m. on PBS.

West End's BILLY ELLIOT Welcomes New 'Billy'


Nat Sweeney, 12 years old from Birmingham, will make his West End stage debut this evening (3 July 2015) when he becomes the forty-first boy to play the title role in the iconic British musical Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre. Now in its eleventh year in the West End, the show recently extended booking at the Victoria Palace Theatre until 17 December 2016. In addition, the first UK and Ireland tour of Billy Elliot the Musical begins in February 2016 with tickets now on sale for performances at the Theatre Royal Plymouth.

Ruthie Henshall & Deka Walmsley Continue In West End's BILLY ELLIOT; Cast Updates Announced!


Ruthie Henshall and Deka Walmsley today confirm they are to continue as Mrs Wilkinson and Dad respectively in the West End cast for Billy Elliot the Musical at the Victoria Palace Theatre.  Also continuing in their role are Chris Grahamson as Tony, Gillian Elisa as Grandma, Howard Crossley as George and Claudia Bradley Dead Mum.   Phil Snowdon, in his new role, will play Mr Braithwaite and James Butcher joins the cast as Older Billy.  Ensemble members are Craig Armstrong, Richard Ashton, James Ballanger, David Bardsley, Paul Basleigh, Rachel Bingham, Lucinda Collins, Peter Cork, Scott Cripps, Robbie Durham, Ross Finnie, Lee Hoy, Ruri James, Ben Redfern, Charlotte Riby, Mike Scott, Sharon Sexton, Wendy Somerville, Spencer Stafford, David Stoller and Kerry Washington.

West End's BILLY ELLIOT to Celebrate Tenth Anniversary Tonight, May 12


Tonight, 12 May 2015, the multi award-winning smash hit Billy Elliot the Musical celebrates ten years in the West End.  The musical received its world premiere at the Victoria Palace Theatre in March 2005 with the gala opening night taking place exactly 10 years ago today.   To coincide with the 10th birthday celebrations, Billy Elliot the Musical today announces an extension to the West End run, releasing over 600,000 tickets for sale, taking booking through to 17 December 2016.  In addition, the first UK and Ireland tour of Billy Elliot the Musical is also announced today, opening at the Theatre Royal Plymouth in February 2016.  Further tour dates and booking details will be announced shortly.

Photo Flash: First Look at Thomas Hazelby and More in West End's BILLY ELLIOT


Thomas Hazelby, 10 years old from Doncaster, today (11 March 2015) joins the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical to play the title role. He becomes the fortieth boy to play the role in London, where in May the internationally award-winning musical celebrates its tenth anniversary. Also joining the cast today to play Billy's best friend Michael is 11 years old Nathan Jones from Prudhoe, Northumberland. Take a first look at the two (and more) in photos from the show below!

STAGE TUBE: Meet 10-Year-Old Thomas Hazelby, UK's Newest 'Billy Elliot'


Thomas Hazelby, 10 years old from Doncaster, today (11 March 2015) joins the cast of Billy Elliot the Musical to play the title role. He becomes the fortieth boy to play the role in London, where in May the internationally award-winning musical celebrates its tenth anniversary. Also joining the cast today to play Billy's best friend Michael is 11 years old Nathan Jones from Prudhoe, Northumberland. Check out the video below!

Gillian Elisa to Succeed Ann Emery in West End's BILLY ELLIOT


Gillian Elisa has been confirmed to play Grandma in the internationally award-winning West End hit Billy Elliot the Musical, having previously alternated in the role. Gillian takes over from Ann Emery who originated the character in 2005 and who recently retired from the role at the age of 84, having worked with all 39 London Billy Elliots.

Chris Grahamson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Chris Grahamson been in?

Chris Grahamson has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Chris Grahamson been in?

Chris Grahamson has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Chris Grahamson's first West End show?

Chris Grahamson's first West End show was Charlie and the Chocolate Factory which opened in 2013

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