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Jez Unwin BIO

Theatre Includes: Amélie (UK Tour/Watermill), Oliver (Leicester Curve); Little Shop of Horrors (Salisbury/Colchester); Once (West End); The Magistrate (RNT); Ghost (Manchester Opera House/ West End) Sweet Charity (Menier Chocolate Factory/ West End); The Light in The Piazza (Leicester Curve); Don Giovanni (New Vic); Martin Guerre (Watermill); Evita (West End); The Wizard of Oz (Leicester Haymarket); Woody Allen's Murder Mysteries (Croydon Warehouse); Pacific Overtures (Leicester Haymarket); The Far Pavilions (West End); I Love You, You're Perfect Now Change (King's Head); Peter Pan (Oxford playhouse); Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (West End); Legends of Swing (UK Tour) and The World Goes Round (Canal Cafe).

Television Includes: Pitch Battle (BBC); Doctors (BBC).

Workshops Include: Local Hero, Top Hat.

Jez is also a central member of the post modern swing sensation The FlyBoys. He has toured worldwide with the group, appeared on BBC1’s Pitch Battle and most recently supported Sir Cliff Richard on his national tour with dates at major theatres including the Royal Albert Hall.

Jez Unwin STAGE CREDITS

[West End]
2022
MR TUMNUS [Replacement]

[West End]
West End Premiere, 2021
Raphael/Bretodeau

[West End]
West End Original Production, 2013
Bank Manager [Replacement]

[West End]
Original London Production, 2011
Performer

[West End]
Menier Chocolate Factory Revival, 2010
Cop

[West End]
Original London Production, 2005
Ensemble


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Video: Andy Karl, Tanisha Spring and More Sing GROUNDHOG DAY Back To Life at The Sitzprobe

The Old Vic has revealed a peek inside rehearsal for the award-winning musical, Groundhog Day, which is making its triumphant to London following its world premiere in 2016. Go inside the sitzprobe as the cast and orchestra bring Tim Minchin's score back to life!

Video: Matthew Warchus and Tim Minchin Talk the Return of GROUNDHOG DAY

The award-winning musical, Groundhog Day returns to London this year following its world premiere in 2016. Check out an all new video of Tim Minchin and Matthew Warchus talking about the show!

Full Cast and Creatives Announced for GROUNDHOG DAY at The Old Vic

The Old Vic has revealed the full creative team and cast for the award-winning musical, Groundhog Day, which returns to London following its world premiere in 2016.

THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE Adds Additional Performances

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in the West End, which has already been seen by over 100,000 people have added two additional performances over the festive season – matinees on 14 December 2022 and on 4 January 2023. 

Photos: First Look at THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE, Making its West End Premiere Tonight

All new photos have been released for the C.S. Lewis’ classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which makes its West End premiere tonight (28 July 2022) at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane, London. Check out the photos here!

Cast Announced Joining Samantha Womack in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE

Casting was announced today (20 June 2022) for the smash-hit production of C.S. Lewis' classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which will make its West End premiere this summer at the Gillian Lynne Theatre, Drury Lane, London.  The show, which begins rehearsals today, is produced by the same team that recently won 5 Tony Awards for its production of Company on Broadway.

BWW Review: THE LION, THE WITCH & THE WARDROBE, King's Theatre, Edinburgh

While at times in Scotland in February it feels like it’s “always winter and never Christmas”, theatregoers can currently enjoy the CS Lewis classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at the King’s Theatre in Edinburgh.

Samantha Womack Will Play The White Witch in THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE

Final casting was announced today for the smash-hit Leeds Playhouse production of C.S. Lewis' classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe which begins a major tour of the UK and Ireland on November 2, 2021.   TV and theatre star Samantha Womack completes the cast to play Narnia's evil White Witch.

Cast Announced For Tour of THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE; Plus Check Out an All New Trailer!

The Pevensie children are:  Ammar Duffus as Peter, Shaka Kalokoh as Edmund, Robyn Sinclair as Susan and Karise Yansen as Lucy.   Aslan is played by Chris Jared, Mr Tumnus by Jez Unwin, Mr Beaver by Sam Buttery and Maugrim by Michael Ahomka-Lindsay. 

Photo: New Poster Image Released for AMELIE in the West End

Amélie The Musical is set to reopen in the West End this summer at the Criterion Theatre from Thursday 20 May. Olivier-nominee Audrey Brisson will be returning to the role of 'Amélie'.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of March 29 - Lin-Manuel Miranda's IN THE HEIGHTS Book, and More!

This week's list includes Lin-Manuel Miranda's new book In the Heights: Finding Home, the Original London Cast recording of Amelie, a DVD/Blu-ray of the original London cast of An American in Paris, and more!

AMELIE THE MUSICAL Transfers to the West End in May 2021

Following its opening at the Watermill Theatre, a critically acclaimed sell-out tour in 2019, a highly successful Christmas season at The Other Palace in 2019, a Grammy nomination and 3 Olivier Award nominations, Amélie The Musical arrives in the heart of the West End this summer.

Listen to the Six Grammy Nominees for Best Musical Theater Album!

Tomorrow, March 14, the 63rd GRAMMY Awards air on CBS, and of the 83 categories, Broadway fans are zeroed in on just six nominees- the competitors for Best Musical Theater Album.

New and Upcoming Releases For the Week of February 22 - 42ND STREET on DVD and Blu-Ray, and More!

Need something new to read, watch, or listen to? Check out this week's list of new and upcoming releases!

VIDEO: Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared Perform 'Half Asleep' From AMELIE

Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared, who starred in the 2019 production of AMÉLIE in London, have released a new video featuring the song “Half Asleep” from the musical in advance of the 2020 Olivier Awards this weekend.  Amélie is nominated for three Olivier Awards.

VIDEO: Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared Sing 'Stay' and 'Halfway' From AMELIE

Audrey Brisson and Chris Jared, who starred in the 2019 production of AMÉLIE in London, recorded two new videos featuring songs from the show in advance of the 2020 Olivier Awards later this month.

VIDEO: Concord Theatricals Partners With Miranda Pla For New Animatic 'Times Are Hard for Dreamers' From AMELIE

Concord Theatricals partnered with animator Miranda Pla to launch another incredible animatic! a?oeTimes Are Hard for Dreamers,a?? from the musical AMÉLIE, launched today.

The AMELIE Original London Cast Recording Is Now Available

Fresh off its hit, critically acclaimed run in London and nominated for three Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, AMELIE is based on the beloved, five-time Oscar®-nominated film. The story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind, Amélie secretly improvises small but extraordinary acts of kindness that bring joy to those around her. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart.

Listen Now to the AMELIE Original London Cast Recording!

Fresh off its hit, critically acclaimed run in London and nominated for three Olivier Awards including Best New Musical, AMELIE is based on the beloved, five-time Oscar®-nominated film. The story of an astonishing young woman who lives quietly in the world, but loudly in her mind, Amélie secretly improvises small but extraordinary acts of kindness that bring joy to those around her. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that she'll have to risk everything and say what's in her heart.

AMELIE London Cast Recording is Now Available

The Original London Cast Recording of Amelie is officially released today, June 5.

Jez Unwin FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jez Unwin been in?

Jez Unwin has not appeared on Broadway.

How many West End shows has Jez Unwin been in?

Jez Unwin has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

What was Jez Unwin's first West End show?

Jez Unwin's first West End show was The Far Pavilions which opened in 2005

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