Biography

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Television Stage

Chris was one of the resident performers in the BBC 1 prime time series 'Show Stoppers' with Gary Wilmot and a host of guest stars.
Chris has appeared in the Classic Eleanor Bergstein stage show "Dirty Dancing" at the Aldwych Theatre since it opened in the West End in September 2006. Initially he appeared as Jordan singing great numbers including 'In The Still Of The Night'. From July 2007 he performs the part of Billy Kostecki and adds 'The Time Of My Life' amongst other numbers to his performance. The Director is James Powell.

He appeared in the Meridian production 'Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoats'.
February 2006 witnessed Chris appearing in "Whistle Down the Wind" for the second time. In his first venture he undertook an extensive UK Tour whilst the more recent production was at the Palace Theatre in the West End. On both occasions he played Snake Preacher and The Man. Bill Kenright directed both productions.
He appeared in 'Children in Need' for BBC 1.
On ITV he appeared in 'Talking Telephone Numbers'.
Chris appeared in "We Will Rock You" for two years. He played Big Macca, Britney and Kahashoggi. Ben Elton directed this ever popular production that continues to play to packed houses at the Dominion Theatre.
He has also featured with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in a 'Queen Spectacular'
Chris first ventured into television as a seventeen year old when he received considerable acclaim for his performances in Sky Television's 'Search for a Star' - he was a winner.
Chris has featured in many Concerts both in the UK and abroad. In 'Jesus Christ Superstar' he appeared as Judas. In 'Chess' he played the American and in 'Les Miserables' he has played the parts of Enjolras and Feuilly. In 'Summer Showstoppers' he was a featured singer and has also compered the show. In a number of his Concerts Chris has appeared with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra or Concert Philharmonic. He has also featured in the 'Encore' series of concerts.
He appeared in the Carlton TV production 'The Making of the Witches of Eastwick'.
plus much more.
Chris appeared as Frank Ogden in "The Witches of Eastwick" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Director Eric Schaffer. Chris remained with the show when it transferred to the Prince of Wales Theatre.
CD/DVD/Video
He is one of the featured vocalists in the original stage cast recording of the Dirty Dancing CD.
In a National Tour of "Grease" Chris 'was the word' with brilliant performances as both Vince Fontaine and Teen Angel. David Gilmore directed the show.
Chris was a featured singer on a UK tour 'An Evening With.... Gary Wilmot'.
Chris performed in the original cast recording of the 'Heathcliff' video and CD. The video of Heathcliff topped the UK music video charts for two months, remaining in the top ten for a further three.
Starting it's epic tour of the UK in October 1996 "Heathcliff" enabled Chris to work with Sir Cliff Richard in this very popular musical directed by Frank Dunlop. The show was seen throughout the UK by over 500,000 people in just over six months.
He also features on the London's West End 'Musical Mad' CD and has been involved in a number of other productions including the 'West End Rocks' DVD.
He featured as the Pharaoh in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" on a national tour in 1996 with director Stephen Pimlott. He received extensive critical acclaim for his performance.
Radio
Chris made a guest appearance on 'Friday Night is Music Night' for BBC Radio 2.
In 2002 he won the Semi Final and was runner-up in the Grand Final of 'The Voice Of Musical Theatre' in Cardiff. This was broadcast on BBC Radio 2.
"The Official Tribute to the Blues Brothers" starred Chris as Elwood Blues on a UK and European tour in 1995. The show was directed by David Leland and received excellent reviews from its many venues.

His second appearance in the West End was in 1994 as a POW in 'Out of the Blue', a new musical drama directed by David Gilmore at the Shaftesbury Theatre.
Workshops
He was involved in the Boublil and Schonburg workshop for 'Marguerite' directed by Jonathan Kent.
Chris also worked on the Tricia Ward workshop 'Sleeping Beauty'.
Chris first appeared in the West End in 1993 in "Miss Saigon" as a member of the ensemble but also as understudy for 'Chris'. Nick Hytner directed.
In his late teens Chris appeared at numerous venues as Elvis in 'A Tribute to Elvis' and as the star of 'West End Goes West'.
Further Theatre credits at this time include the 'Mystery Plays' and the 'Music Man'. He also appeared with top artistes and groups including the Brotherhood of Man, Suzi Quatro, Brother Lees and Baron Knights.

Training

Chris started singing in the local Church choir at an early age and continued with formal tuition at Wells Cathedral School as well as studying piano and then trumpet. He was awarded a music scholarship to Kings College, Taunton, where he was a treble soloist as well as a prominent member of the choir. He received a standing ovation and great acclaim for his solo performance in Faures Requiem. As a member of the school orchestra, he played both trumpet and later, trombone. A leading part in 'Blondel' whilst at Kings proved to be only the start of a successful musical theatre career.

He won two classes in the Bristol International Eisteddfod including best under eighteen male vocal.

Television		Stage
Chris was one of the resident performers in the BBC 1 prime time series 'Show Stoppers' with Gary Wilmot and a host of guest stars.		Chris has appeared in the Classic Eleanor Bergstein stage show "Dirty Dancing" at the Aldwych Theatre since it opened in the West End in September 2006. Initially he appeared as Jordan singing great numbers including 'In The Still Of The Night'. From July 2007 he performs the part of Billy Kostecki and adds 'The Time Of My Life' amongst other numbers to his performance. The Director is James Powell.
He appeared in the Meridian production 'Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoats'.		February 2006 witnessed Chris appearing in "Whistle Down the Wind" for the second time. In his first venture he undertook an extensive UK Tour whilst the more recent production was at the Palace Theatre in the West End. On both occasions he played Snake Preacher and The Man. Bill Kenright directed both productions.
He appeared in 'Children in Need' for BBC 1. On ITV he appeared in 'Talking Telephone Numbers'.		Chris appeared in "We Will Rock You" for two years. He played Big Macca, Britney and Kahashoggi. Ben Elton directed this ever popular production that continues to play to packed houses at the Dominion Theatre. He has also featured with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra in a 'Queen Spectacular'
Chris first ventured into television as a seventeen year old when he received considerable acclaim for his performances in Sky Television's 'Search for a Star' - he was a winner.		Chris has featured in many Concerts both in the UK and abroad. In 'Jesus Christ Superstar' he appeared as Judas. In 'Chess' he played the American and in 'Les Miserables' he has played the parts of Enjolras and Feuilly. In 'Summer Showstoppers' he was a featured singer and has also compered the show. In a number of his Concerts Chris has appeared with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra or Concert Philharmonic. He has also featured in the 'Encore' series of concerts.
He appeared in the Carlton TV production 'The Making of the Witches of Eastwick'. plus much more.		Chris appeared as Frank Ogden in "The Witches of Eastwick" at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. Director Eric Schaffer. Chris remained with the show when it transferred to the Prince of Wales Theatre.
CD/DVD/Video He is one of the featured vocalists in the original stage cast recording of the Dirty Dancing CD.		In a National Tour of "Grease" Chris 'was the word' with brilliant performances as both Vince Fontaine and Teen Angel. David Gilmore directed the show. Chris was a featured singer on a UK tour 'An Evening With.... Gary Wilmot'.
Chris performed in the original cast recording of the 'Heathcliff' video and CD. The video of Heathcliff topped the UK music video charts for two months, remaining in the top ten for a further three.		Starting it's epic tour of the UK in October 1996 "Heathcliff" enabled Chris to work with Sir Cliff Richard in this very popular musical directed by Frank Dunlop. The show was seen throughout the UK by over 500,000 people in just over six months.
He also features on the London's West End 'Musical Mad' CD and has been involved in a number of other productions including the 'West End Rocks' DVD.		He featured as the Pharaoh in "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" on a national tour in 1996 with director Stephen Pimlott. He received extensive critical acclaim for his performance.
Radio Chris made a guest appearance on 'Friday Night is Music Night' for BBC Radio 2. In 2002 he won the Semi Final and was runner-up in the Grand Final of 'The Voice Of Musical Theatre' in Cardiff. This was broadcast on BBC Radio 2.		"The Official Tribute to the Blues Brothers" starred Chris as Elwood Blues on a UK and European tour in 1995. The show was directed by David Leland and received excellent reviews from its many venues. His second appearance in the West End was in 1994 as a POW in 'Out of the Blue', a new musical drama directed by David Gilmore at the Shaftesbury Theatre.
Workshops He was involved in the Boublil and Schonburg workshop for 'Marguerite' directed by Jonathan Kent. Chris also worked on the Tricia Ward workshop 'Sleeping Beauty'.		Chris first appeared in the West End in 1993 in "Miss Saigon" as a member of the ensemble but also as understudy for 'Chris'. Nick Hytner directed. In his late teens Chris appeared at numerous venues as Elvis in 'A Tribute to Elvis' and as the star of 'West End Goes West'.
		Further Theatre credits at this time include the 'Mystery Plays' and the 'Music Man'. He also appeared with top artistes and groups including the Brotherhood of Man, Suzi Quatro, Brother Lees and Baron Knights.