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Declan Bennett is an English singer-songwriter, actor and playwright. He gained prominence as a member of the band Point Break, before going on to perform on London's West End and as a solo musician. Onscreen, he is known for his roles as Charlie Cotton in the soap opera EastEnders and Jonathan Roberts in the ITV series The Long Call.

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Declan Bennett STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2019
The Duke of Monroth [Replacement]

[West End]
Regents Open Air Theatre Revival, 2017
Jesus

[West End]
West End Original Production, 2013
Guy

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2010
Ensemble

Will (Understudy)

[West End]
Original London Production, 2002
Guru Dazzle

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 1996
Roger [Replacement]

Roger Davis [Replacement]


Declan Bennett Movies

Downtown Express
[ 2011 ] Carter
Inside Llewyn Davis
[ 2013 ] Irish Singer

Declan Bennett TV Shows

EastEnders
Charlie Cotton, Male Police Officer

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Declan Bennett Will Host The Phoenix Arts Club's Valentine's Day Cabaret


The Phoenix Arts Club has announced that West End and Broadway star Declan Bennett will host their upcoming Valentine's Day cabaret event – The Cupid's Cabaret. Learn more about the event here!

Cast Set For MTFestUK 2024


This year, the festival will shine the spotlight on eight new musicals from 30 January to 11 February workshopped and presented in ‘sharing' sessions in both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre. Learn more about the cast here!

ROMY AND MICHELLE, REDCLIFFE, and More Set For MTFestUK at The Other Palace


The Other Palace & Turbine Theatre have announced that MTFestUK 2024 will be showcasing eight new musicals over a two week period, 30 January – 11 February, across both The Other Palace Studio and The Turbine Theatre. Learn more about the lineup here!

The Belgrade Theatre Coventry Reveals Further Details For Upcoming Spring Programming


Details have been announced for the new shows that are on sale now for Spring 2024 at the Belgrade Theatre Coventry, including Swim Aunty Swim! and The Glass Menagerie. Learn more about the lineup here!

BLOODY ELLE and BOY OUT THE CITY Come to the Lyric Theatre in September


For a limited season, this September, the Lyric Theatre will host two new pieces of work, which have received rave reviews from this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Declan Bennett Presents BOY OUT THE CITY As Part of Edinburgh Fringe, 3 �" 27 August


Declan Bennett presents BOY OUT THE CITY as part of Edinburgh Fringe, 3 – 27 August at Underbelly, Big Belly. Written by Declan Bennett and directed by Nancy Sullivan. 

Full Cast Announced For MTFestUK 2023 at The Other Palace and The Turbine Theatre


Showcasing eight new musicals over a two week period, MTFestUK is a unique festival that provides a platform for new and exciting musical theatre. This year the eight productions will be workshopped and presented in 'sharing' sessions, allowing audiences to come and support, explore, engage and enjoy new musical theatre in its earliest stages of development.

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL to Release New Block of Tickets for Performances Through Early September 2023


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical is releasing a new block of tickets for performances through September 3, 2023 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Aaron Tveit to Return to MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL; David Harris & André Ward to Join the Cast


Tony Award-winner Aaron Tveit will return to the Broadway company of Moulin Rouge! The Musical in the role of Christian for a 12-week limited engagement beginning Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Photo Exclusive: The Cast of MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Records CAROLS FOR A CURE 2022


BroadwayWorld was in the recording studio with the cast of Moulin Rouge! The Musical as they laid down their track “From Your Heart” a new holiday song written and orchestrated by cast member Bobby Daye for 'Broadway's Carols for a Cure 2022'.  Check out exclusive photos from the sessions here!

Declan Bennett Presents MY MATES SING MY SONGS To Benefit The Entertainment Community Fund At Rockwood Music Hall


Declan Bennett presents My Mates Sing My Songs a benefit for The Entertainment Community Fund (formerly The Actors Fund), Monday, November 21st at Rockwood Music Hall.

Photos/Video: MOULIN ROUGE! Celebrates Three Years on Broadway With New Production Photos and Video


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical celebrates the third anniversary of the Broadway production opening at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre. Check out all new production photos and a global celebration video marking the milestone! 

MOULIN ROUGE! Releases New Block of Tickets Through February 26, 2023


The Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical is releasing a new block of tickets for performances through February 26, 2023 at Broadway’s Al Hirschfeld Theatre (302 West 45th St, NYC).

MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL Cancels May 14th and 15th Performances Due to Covid Within Cast


Today and tomorrow's performances of Broadway's smash hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have been cancelled. An Instagram story post from the show's official account broke the news. The notice reads, 'Due to positive COVID cases in the company, performances today and tomorrow of Moulin Rouge! The Musical on Broadway are cancelled.' 

Wake Up With BWW 5/13: MRS. DOUBTFIRE Sets Closing, FOR COLORED GIRLS... Extends, and More


Today's top stories include Mrs. Doubtfire setting a closing date, which was announced last night. The show will play its final performance on May 29. In happier news, for colored girls... which was set to close May 22, has now been extended through June 5. Plus, a cast recording for A Strange Loop will be released next month, and more!

Photos: Derek Klena, Ashley Loren, and More Take Bows in MOULIN ROUGE!


Last night, Moulin Rouge! The Musical officially welcomed Ashley Loren as Satine, Derek Klena as Christian, Declan Bennett as The Duke of Monroth and Caleb Marshall-Villarreal as Santiago and we've got the first photos of the new cast.

Ashley Loren, Derek Klena, Declan Bennett & Caleb Marshall-Villarreal to Lead MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL


Meet the new stars of Moulin Rouge on Broadway with the current cast. Ashley Loren, Tony Award nominee Derek Klena, Declan Bennett and Caleb Marshall-Villarreal will lead the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical beginning Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

Ashley Loren, Derek Klena, Declan Bennett, and More to Join MOULIN ROUGE! THE MUSICAL


Producers Carmen Pavlovic and Bill Damaschke announced today that Ashley Loren, Tony Award nominee Derek Klena, Declan Bennett and Caleb Marshall-Villarreal will lead the Broadway cast of the Tony Award-winning Best Musical Moulin Rouge! The Musical beginning Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre.

CHRISTMAS ROUND OURS Will Be Performed Next Month at St Pancras Old Church


On Friday December 10th 2021, stars of the stage and screen come together for an evening of festive songs, music and storytelling - Christmas Round Ours - presented by Declan Bennett and Fra Fee.

AND BREATHE..., Ivano Turco, Lucy St Louis, and More Take Home Black British Theatre Awards


The Black British Theatre Awards (BBTAs), the UK's first award show to celebrate the excellence and influence of Black performers and creatives in the theatre industry, were held last night.

Declan Bennett FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Declan Bennett been in?

Declan Bennett has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Declan Bennett been in?

Declan Bennett has appeared on London's West End in 3 shows.

What was Declan Bennett's first West End show?

Declan Bennett's first West End show was Taboo which opened in 2002

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