In All The Fun Of The Fair Chris performed the starring role of Harvey as well as Kipper in the West End run at the Garrick Theatre. The show ran from 20th April to the 4th September 2010.  David Gilmore directed the David Essex, Jon Conway production.

Also on the West End album.

Live and Let Die James Bond Spectacular at Wilton House Salisbury on 16th July 2010 starred Chris with Alison Jiear and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra conducted by Pete Harrison.

 Starred in a series of Concerts - A Touch Of WestEnd during 2010.

   Played the starring role of Stormy and the part of Hojja in the Moonshadow Musical performance on the Yusuf Islam aka Cat Stevens 2009 Tour playing in Dublin, Liverpool, Birmingham and the Royal Albert Hall, London. 

Also on the Moonshadow album.

Chris Holland "Powerful live singing, great falsetto version of In the Still of the Night" - Paul Taylor, The Independent.

Chris appeared as part of the original London cast in the Classic Eleanor Bergstein creation of 'Dirty Dancing' from its opening at the Aldwych Theatre in the West End in October 2006 until he left the show at the end of July 2009.  He played the star vocalist part of Billy Kostecki singing great numbers including "In The Still Of The Night" and "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life".  He received extensive critical acclaim for his performance.  James Powell directed this production.

He performs on the original London cast CD.

He  sang "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" on the BBC1 'Children In Need' Show.

2006 at the Palace Theatre was the venue for the Bill Kenwright production of Andrew Lloyd Webber/Jim Steinman's 'Whistle Down The Wind'.  Chris starred as the Man for many shows and also featured as the Snake Preacher.  He sang many numbers in the show but perhaps the most memorable were "Nature Of The Beast" and "Wrestle With The Devil".

Chris also played both parts on a UK Tour in 2001/2.

Argus Brighton.  "Chris Holland, as the stranger, has a fabulous voice, emphatic, firm and full of vigour."

Chris appeared as Big Macca, Britney and Kahashoggi in the iconic Queen stage show 'We Will Rock You'.  He was in the show in 2004/5. As well as taking advantage of the opportunity to work with Director Ben Elton he was able to sing whilst being accompanied by Brian May on guitar.

He also starred in a 'Queen Spectacular' in 2007 when the Bournemouth Daily Echo referred to Chris Holland as "magnificent singer and the performance as brilliant"

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS

Voice of Musical Theatre

In 2002 Chris was the top UK artiste in the "Voice Of Musical Theatre".  He won his semi final and was runner up in a closely-fought grand final of the International BBC Radio 2 Competition.

"show-stopping number, Gethsemane"

Bristol International Eisteddfod

Won two classes in 1991 including 'Best Under 18 Male Vocal'.

RADIO

Part of the 75th anniversary celebrations of the opening of Maida Vale Studios on the 'Ken Bruce Show' on BBC Radio 2 in 2009.

Lead vocalist on a series of commercials for Talk Sport Radio in 2009 and 2010.

Appeared on "Friday Night Is Music Night" on BBC Radio 2 in 2003.

CONCERTS

Les Miserables

Enjolras and Feuilly in Concert in 2006 and 2008

"The singers were to die for, giving much more than mere concert performances and showing just what true West End stars are made of." "Chris Holland, bringing every ounce of emotion to Enjolras"

Chess

The American in Concert in 2005

Last Night Of The Christmas Proms with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in Portsmouth, Poole, Southampton and Exeter in 2008 Poole Daily Echo "superb singing, a joy to watch"

Live and Let Die

Broadlands in 2005. 

West End Rocks

at the Hexagon Theatre Reading in 2005. Also starred on the DVD.

"spectacular music extravaganza"

Summer Showstoppers

One of the stars of Summer Showstoppers 2005.

TELEVISION

Chris was a resident performer on the popular BBC1 Prime Time Television Series, 'Showstoppers' with Gary Wilmot and a host of Guest Stars in 1995.

Appeared on the ITV show 'Talking Telephone Numbers'.

He appeared in the Carlton television production of 'The Making Of The Witches Of Eastwick'.

Chris also appeared in the Meridian TV production 'Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoats'.

He has appeared on GM TV.

Winner of Sky TV 'Search For A Star' in 1992.

WORKSHOPS

'Calling Manila' for the Royal Opera House in 2007

George in the Boubil/Schonberg workshop 'Marguerite' in 2006

Tricia Ward's 'Sleeping Beauty'  as Cloudkeeper in 2005

'Golden Land'

In 2003 he started a run at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in 'The Witches Of Eastwick'. He stayed with the show when it transferred to the Palace Theatre. He performed the part of Frank Ogden. The show was directed by Eric Schaffer and concluded in 2004. Chris, as part of the original West End cast, sings on the CD.

He performed the part of Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel on a UK Tour of Grease in 1998/9. His performance of "Beauty School Dropout" was widely acclaimed.

Directed by David Gilmore.

Music Staging Arlene Phillips.

Chris was a featured artiste on 'An Evening With Gary Wilmot' on a UK Tour in 1998.

Musical Director David Beer.

Starting it's tour of the UK in 1996, Heathcliff was seen by more than half a million people in just over six months.  Chris was able to perform with Sir Cliff Richard in the show, on the video and on the CD as part of the original cast.  The video topped the music video charts for two months and was in the top ten for a further three. Directed by Frank Dunlop.

He starred as the Pharaoh with Phillip Schofield and Ria Jones as Joseph and the Narrator in Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in 1995/6. He received great reviews for his performance especially "Song Of The King". Director Stephen Pimlott.

Starred as Elwood Blues in 'The Official Tribute To The Blues Brothers' on a UK and European Tour in 1996/7. Of the many great numbers Chris received the greatest acclaim for "Under The Boardwalk". Directed by David Leland.

In 1994 he joined the original cast as a POW for the West End opening of the musical drama 'Out Of The Blue'. He also performed on the Cast CD and understudied the part of Young Marshall. David Gilmore directed.

Made his West End debut in the ensemble of Miss Saigon in 1993/4.  He was understudy for Chris and appeared in this leading role.  He received tremendous acclaim for "Last Night Of The World" in particular. Director Nick Hytner.

Chris left school aged sixteen to pursue a career on the stage.

Before long he was spending the summer months appearing in shows at Holiday Camps whilst in the winter he did the rounds of the Working Men's Clubs. 

He continued his singing training with leading voice coaches.

He was increasingly accepted as a quality support artiste in leading concerts.

Supporting Star with Brotherhood of Man, Suzi Quatro, The Brother Lees and The Barron Knights.

Starred in 'West End Goes West'.

Starred as Elvis in 'A Tribute To Elvis'.

Played the Minstrel in the 'Mystery Plays' in Bristol.

Featured in 'The Music Man' in Clevedon.

Chris started singing in the Church Choir at an early age and studied piano and trumpet as well as singing at Wells Cathedral School. 

He won a music scholarship to Kings College Taunton where he continued his singing training and also studied trombone.

Featured as the solo treble in Faures Requiem to huge acclaim.

Starred in 'Blondel' at the Brewhouse Theatre Taunton