Stephen Ashfield

Stephen Ashfield (born 7 December 1979) is a British actor. He was born in in Glasgow, Scotland, and since graduating from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and the Royal Academy of Music in London, he has enjoyed a successful stage career.

On stage

Ashfield made his West End debut in 2002 as Boy George in "Taboo", before playing the role of Basilio in the critically acclaimed Music Theatre London adaptation of Mozart's "The Marriage of Figaro" at the Drill Hall, London.

In 2004, Ashfield returned to the role of Boy George for the first national tour of the award-winning musical "Taboo". Subsequently, he appeared in the title role of Harry in the West End showcase of "When Harry Met Barry", and created the leading role, George, in "The Ha'penny Bridge" at The Point, Dublin.

He was soon back in the West End as Nick Piazza in "Fame", before appearing as John in the brand new musical " [http://www.tomorrowmorning.co.uk Tomorrow Morning] " at London's New End Theatre. His passion for new musical theatre writing led him to create the role of Adam in " [http://www.imaginethismusical.com Imagine This] " at the Theatre Royal, Plymouth.

As of Spring 2008 Ashfield is playing the role of Bob Gaudio in the West End production of Jersey Boys at the Prince Edward Theatre.

On screen

He has recently completed filming on "" directed by Tim Burton for Warner Bros..

References

* http://www.stephenashfield.co.uk
* http://www.britishtheatreguide.info/reviews/tomorrowmorning-rev.htm