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Marcquelle Ward

Birth Place: Manchester

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Marcquelle began his actor training at MSA (Manchester School of Acting) and Laine Management. He is best known for his role as regular character BB in ITV1's BRITANNIA HIGH - Arlene Phillips (choreographer and exec producer) and Gary Barlow (music score) were among the production team with the series directed by Brian Grant (SINBAD, NEW TRICKS, WATERLOO ROAD).

He went on to feature in ITV's CORONATION STREET as Mitch, Jay in the BBC's TRACY BEAKER, Bafta award-winning TATI'S HOTEL, ITV’s PAT AND CABBAGE and new Russell T Davis drama BANANA for E4.

Marcquelle made his West End debut playing the role of Rum Tum Tugger in CATS at the London Palladium in 2015 for which he was nominated for West End Frame’s “Best West End Debut” award. He went on to reprise the iconic role in the UK and European tour.

Other stage roles include: THE FOREST OF FORGOTTEN DISCOS (Contact Theatre, Manchester), Title role in ALADDIN (Dukes Theatre, Lancaster), ONE LOVE: THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL (UK Premiere at the Birmingham Rep Theatre), DADDY COOL (Mallorca and UK Tour), SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER (English Theatre, Frankfurt), Original musical THE WATERBABIES (Curve Theatre, Leicester) and he also enjoys success in straight theatre with roles in MANCHESTER LINES (Library Theatre, Manchester) and THE SPALDING SUITE (National Tour) amongst others.

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Poets Team Up With the Stephen Joseph Theatre to Present Three Short Films Showcasing Their Work


Nine leading UK poets have teamed up with Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre to present three short films showcasing their work.

Photo Flash: Inside Rehearsal For TREASURE ISLAND at the Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough


A brand new adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic Treasure Island swashbuckles its way onto the stage at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre this Christmas.

Casting Announced For TREASURE ISLAND At The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Scarborough


A cast of five will bring a brand new adaptation of the Robert Louis Stevenson classic Treasure Island to the stage at Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre this Christmas.

Jackie Hagan And Contact Present THE FOREST OF FORGOTTEN DISCOS! At Hope Mill


The festive season is looming ever closer, and Contact is dusting down its glitter ball and ironing its spandex all in preparation for its journey into The Forest of Forgotten Discos! Running from December 11-23 at the intimate and award-winning Hope Mill Theatre, this year's Contact family Christmas offering - integrating sign language and visual storytelling into all its performances - puts the FUN into funky for everybody aged 5-105!

Full Cast and Creative Team Announced for ONE LOVE: THE BOB MARLEY MUSICAL


Full casting has been announced for One Love: The Bob Marley Musical which premieres at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in March. 

Photo Flash: CATS Starring Beverly Knight to Close in London, Jan. 2


Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical Cats, starring Beverley Knight as Grizabella, will complete its strictly limited 11 week season at the London Palladium on 2 January 2016 as previously announced.  Check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: CATS Starring Beverly Knight to Close in London, Jan. 2


Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical Cats, starring Beverley Knight as Grizabella, will complete its strictly limited 11 week season at the London Palladium on 2 January 2016 as previously announced.  Check out the photos below!

Photo Flash: Beverley Knight Stars in CATS, Returning to London, January 2


Beverley Knight stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats playing the role of Grizabella at the London Palladium in a strictly limited 11 week season booking to 2 January 2016.  Check out the latest shots below!

CATS, Featuring Beverley Knight, Returns to the London Palladium Tonight


Beverley Knight stars in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats in the role of Grizabella. Returning to the London Palladium from tonight 23 October 2015 in a strictly limited 11 week season, Cats is booking to 2 January 2016.

West End's CATS Revival, Featuring Beverley Knight, Announces Full Cast


As previously announced, Beverley Knight is to star in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cats to play the role of Grizabella.  Returning to the London Palladium from 23 October 2015 in a strictly limited 11 week season, Cats is booking to 2 January 2016.  

ALADDIN to Open Belgrade's Christmas Season, from 26 Nov


There's festive fun and adventure aplenty this Christmas as one of the most popular pantomimes of them all, Aladdin takes to the Belgrade Main Stage from Wed 26 Nov - Sat 10 Jan.

Richard E Grant To Play Kraken In WATER BABIES, From Apr 24


Richard E Grant will appear 'as live' on stage interacting with the real actors in a never seen before 3D hologram effect - a first for a theatrical production. Using a combination of cutting edge technology and traditional theatre illusion this effect allows live actors to perform alongside filmed sequences.

Lister Joins Cast Of WATER BABIES, Apr 2014


Directed by Ed Curtis, with music by Chris Egan, and book and lyrics by Ed Curtis and Guy Jones, this enthralling new musical, with landmark special effects, will open on 6 May, with previews from the 24 April, and run until 17 May. Cementing its reputation for staging major new musicals, Curve sets Water Babies on its journey.

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