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Oliver Thornton Birth name Oliver Rhoe Thornton Born September 10, 1979
Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, WalesGenres Vocal, comedy, musical theatre Occupations Stage actor, singer Website www.oliverthornton.com Oliver Thornton (born September 10, 1979) is an stage actor and singer who is best known for his contributions to musical theatre in London's West End. He currently stars in Priscilla Queen of the Desert at the Palace Theatre.
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Life and career
Early life
Oliver Rhoe Thornton was born on 10 September 1979 in Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales. Whilst at school, he discovered an interest in performing and studied classical ballet from an early age. He gained further acting experience with the Abergavenny Amateur Operatic Society or AAODS for short which has recently celebrated it's 100th year anniversary.
Training
Thornton began performing in South Wales where he studied classical ballet, before completing a BA Honours degree in Musical Theatre from Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts.
Theatre
Thornton's stage credits include:
- Mark (Rent) – Duke of York's Theatre
- Raoul (The Phantom of the Opera) – Her Majesty's Theatre
- Enjolras (Les Misérables) – Palace Theatre and Queen's Theatre
- Harrison (Chicago) – Adelphi Theatre
- Rusty the Steam Engine (Starlight Express) – UK tour
- CB the Red Caboose (Starlight Express) – Bochum, Germany
- Adam (Felicia) (Priscilla Queen of the Desert) – Palace Theatre
Thornton has also sung with theatreland's first supergroup, Teatro (Sony BMG), during their live performances throughout England and Europe.[1] While in Starlight Express's UK tour, Thornton's role was understudied by actor Tim Driesen.[2]
Film
Thornton's screen credits include:
- Leo in Godforsaken and De-Lovely
Awards and nominations
Year Nominated work Award Result 2010 Adam (Felicia) in Priscilla Queen of the Desert Whatsonstage.com Theatregoers' Choice Award for "Best Supporting Actor in a Musical" Won BroadwayWorld.com UK Award for "Best Leading Actor in a Musical" Pending References
Categories:- Living people
- Alumni of the Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts
- British musical theatre actors
- 1979 births
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